Do what you are : discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of personality type

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Information & Library Science Library

Call Number
BF698.9.O3 T54 2007
Status
Available

Summary

Already a classic in the genre, DoWhat You Are has helped hundreds of thousands of people find truly satisfying work. Do What You Are introduces Personality Type - how you process information, make decisions and interact with the world around you - and shows you which of the 16 types describes you best. It lists dozens of occupations that are popular with people of your type. Then, using workbook exercises and real-life examples to highlight the strengths and pitfalls of each personality type, it shows you step-by-step how touse your unique strengths to customise your job search,ensuring the best results in the shortest period of time.And if you plan to stay in your job, Do What You Are provides savvy advice for getting the most out of your current career.Every other career guide offers generic, one-size-fits-all advice. But because it is based on personality type, Do What You Are helps you determine what you need to be more successful and satisfied.

Contents

  • Acknowledgments p. ix
  • Read This First p. xi
  • Part 1 Unlocking the Secrets of Personality Type
  • Chapter 1 Suit Yourself: The Secret of Career Satisfaction p. 3
  • Chapter 2 Just Who Do You Think You Are?: Discovering Your Personality Type p. 10
  • Chapter 3 Mirror, Mirror: Verifying Your Personality Type p. 32
  • Part 2 The "Fourmula" for Career Satisfaction
  • Chapter 4 What a Character!: The Four Different Temperaments p. 55
  • Chapter 5 Who's on First?: Identifying Your Innate Strengths p. 65
  • Chapter 6 The Way You Do the Things You Do: Which Strengths You Share and Which You Use Privately p. 74
  • Chapter 7 Aged to Perfection: Developing Your Abilities Over Time p. 85
  • Part 3 Getting to Work
  • Chapter 8 ENFJ: "The Public Relations Specialists" p. 103
  • Chapter 9 INFJ: "Catalysts for Positive Change" p. 119
  • Chapter 10 ENFP: "Anything's Possible" p. 134
  • Chapter 11 INFP: "Still Waters Run Deep" p. 151
  • Chapter 12 ENTJ: "Everything's Fine - I'm in Charge" p. 168
  • Chapter 13 INTJ: "Competence + Independence = Perfection" p. 182
  • Chapter 14 ENTP: "Life's Entrepreneurs" p. 199
  • Chapter 15 INTP: "Ingenious Problem Solvers" p. 214
  • Chapter 16 ESTJ: "Taking Care of Business" p. 228
  • Chapter 17 ISTJ: "Take Your Time and Do It Right" p. 244
  • Chapter 18 ESFJ: "What Can I Do for You?" p. 259
  • Chapter 19 ISFJ: "On My Honor, to Do My Duty..." p. 278
  • Chapter 20 ESTP: "Let's Get Busy!" p. 296
  • Chapter 21 ISTP: "Doing the Best I Can with What I've Got" p. 310
  • Chapter 22 ESFP: "Don't Worry - Be Happy!" p. 323
  • Chapter 23 ISFP: "It's the Thought That Counts" p. 337
  • Chapter 24 Putting It All Together: Creating Your Personal Career Plan p. 351
  • Chapter 25 For Career Professionals Only p. 360
  • Some Final Thoughts and Resources p. 370
  • Index p. 377

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