Product Description

Already considered a classic in the genre, DO WHAT YOU ARE, has helped hundreds of thousands of people find truly satisfying work. The book analyses personality type by looking at how an individual processes information, make decisions and interacts with the world around them and shows which of the sixteen types describes that person best. It then lists dozens of occupations that are popular with people of each type and then, using workbook exercises and real-life examples to highlight the strengths and pitfalls of each personality type, it gives step-by-step instructions on how to use 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, this book helps you determine what you need to be more successful and satisfied.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53174 in Books
• Published on: 2007-04-05
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Synopsis
Already a classic in the genre, Do What 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 to use 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.

About the Author
Both authors have trained thousands of career counsellors and human resource specialists over the past twenty years.

Customer Reviews

Must read if you are considering changing roles!
A couple of years ago I found this book on the internet, and as a person who thinks Myers Briggs isn't a bad way to personality profile someone (and recognises there are some limits), purchased this book.

At the time I was struggling to think about career next steps, and as I already knew my personality type, this book helped me in defining a full list of what things I personally enjoy at work, and challenged my thinking in terms of roles could be suitable for me.

I now recommend this to everyone I know struggling with next steps- and have positive feedback so far! (And yes, the role I decided to take following using this book I still enjoy today)

"It Rocks!"
This is by far the best book I have read on the subject. Too often, school - and other - careers advisers seem able to do little more than ask the same old questions; "Do you want to work outside with your hands...in a team...dealing accurately with information?" etc etc. It's really not much help for those who know little about themselves or the kinds of jobs available out there. This book is an excellent step forward in the discovery process. I have lent it to friends who are often astounded by the accuracy of the personality profiles and the job recommendations and ask to borrow it again for reference. I have to say that some have not fitted well into the personality preferences and so have not benefited so much from it, but overall I would highly recommend it.

Helped me understand how to play to my strengths
I found this book helped me to accept that I'm better-suited for certain roles in my work, that we all have a different leaning in that regard, and not to feel bad about finding some things hard. It has improved choices I've made affecting my career. However, I don't think I'd have been ready for the book before I started work: you need a bit of experience to go on before you can assess your own behaviour in the workplace.