Do What You Are Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type (Revised and Updated Edition) by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron (Little, Brown, $18.99 paper)
This update of the 1992 original is suited for the Internet age, exploring emerging careers and job-hunting strategies using the latest technologies.
1. Career professionals have long been aware that certain kinds of people are better at certain types of jobs and that it’s important to find as good a match as possible between the person you are and the kind of job you choose.”
2. Midlife often opens a new phase. “Unconsciously we seek to round out our personalities and to become more effective and capable.”
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3. Extroverted, sensitive personality types should not take workplace happenings too personally. Introverted, sensitive types should speak up more and try to be spontaneous.
4. Those who depend on gut feelings should remember to pay attention to details. Their more extroverted counterparts should focus on completing projects.
5. “Real success lies in taking your awareness of your type-related strengths and weaknesses and combining it with an honest appraisal of your personal interests and values.”