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Summary: Meyer-Briggs and little more
Review: A book that describes the MBTI types, and from that tries to be a career counsellor. I've read worse books, but you would probably not miss much by skipping it. If you are interested in a cursory overview of the MBTI types, it is OK.
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Summary: Great book for gaining insight
Review: I bought this book as part of an online class. The class guided participants through the book. This book provided valuable insight on traits and characteristics that I have and the types of careers I am best suited for. As part of the book, the reader does a Myers-Briggs test to determine their personality type. I have done Myers-Briggs testing in the past but never with the explanation about each type that this book provides. The book provides an write-up about each type - allowing those of us who cross types to hone into the exact type we are. Based on this, the reader can then read the career section devoted to their type. I found out that I am in the right career - however I am not using my strengths and preferences correctly. This book provides great insight...I recommend it to anyone trying to determine their entry-level career or for those of us facing 'mid life' career dilemmas.
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Summary: Well done, but room for improvement
Review: I enjoy reading and studying the MBTI and personality theory. I picked up the Tiegers' book at a book sale and certainly do not regret it. The book is well written and fills an urgent need: it attempts to help the concerned reader answer the ages old question, what am I supposed to do with my life? All sixteen types are given ample attention and the book offers many suggestions for pursuing a career based on your personality type. Each section has detailed, real life examples of successful matches between personality types and careers.
However, I have a few concerns about the book that prevent it from receiving a five star rating. The book does not mention entrepreneurship at all (a minor point). It also does not give an explanation that I recall regarding how the Tiegers reached the conclusions they wrote about. In my case I was indifferent to many of the suggestions that they gave as career choices for my type, and was actually turned off to several. Capability is different than interest. Another problem is that socialization or other experiences in a person's life may lead to an enjoyable career that is not what a reading of the innate preferences and combination of preferences may suggest. The Tiegers addressed these concerns...somewhat. In my specific case I concluded that my potential career goals and career path need to involve different ideas and suggestions than what the Tiegers asserted.
That said, I still recommend the book. Someone who is younger, college or high school age, for example, or someone (probably still younger aged) who is completely unhappy in their job might greatly benefit from reading the book and acting on its advice. A mediocre resource is probably better than no resource, and Do What You Are is not mediocre - it's good, but not great.
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Summary: Insightful approach
Review: I have long been a follower of MBTI, I have applied it in several ways - personal relationships, professional relationships, etc.. but in recent months I have really been questioning if my job is "right" for me.. This book sheds tremendous light on the concept of type as it pertains to career happiness. It is a MUST read for those who are already intrigued by MBTI studies and a DEFINITE read for those who are unhappy in the workplace and just starting to put a plan of action together.
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Summary: Doubts about Validity
Review: I was VERY disappointed with the "occupations" selection according to type in this book. My type, if I remember correctly, is Introverted Judging Sensing Whatever... and the list of recommended occupations was lacking in the extreme. I didn't find any one job that appealed to me, that said "this is you." In fact, I've tried many of the careers listed for my type (high school teacher, counselor, social worker) and I [wasn't good at] those jobs. And I reviewed the Type questionnaire and still obtained the same answer. So... ..I'd like to re-iterate this to all career counselors: just because a person is introverted and compassionate does NOT make that person a people-person! This kind of stereo typing drives me crazy. I might be in touch with my feelings, but that doesn't make me want to touch someone else's! Enough about me. This book is well written, but overall I strongly doubt the soundness of personality-typing. I know that psychological testing has found the tests valid, but as with all psych testing, the outcomes are very subjective. My recommendation: If you want to know more about the type of work that would be ideal for you, check out anything written in the vein of Holland's RIASEC typology.
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Summary: The best book on personaility type and work
Review: I'm a career counselor in private practice, working with mid-career changers and young people making these decisions for the first time. This is one of the two truly extraordinary career books I ask all of my clients to buy. It was written for people who want to choose a direction that is a perfect fit with their personality. It does a wonderful job of introducing you to the 16 types. However, personality type is only one of many important factors in making a satisfying choice of direction. I recommend that you also get yourself a copy of: "The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success", by Nicholas Lore. It is by far the best guide to picking your career. Whether you are thinking of changing careers in mid-life or are a student trying to figure out how to be successful and love your work, buy both of these books, and use them! Together they will guide you to putting the pieces of the puzzle together in a way that will keep you getting out of the right side of your bed for years to come.
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Summary: Excellent book to match your personality type to a career
Review: Lately, I have been "searching" for my work identity and have been involved in a Leadership Development program through work. This book was awesome about affirming who I am and then recommending several careers that would fit my personality type. If you are undecided or feel "railroaded" into a career that just doesn't feel right, read this book. Soon I'll be making a significant career change and I give credit to this book.
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Summary: Too Superficial and "Pop Psychology"
Review: The book comes across as more of a game than anything truly useful. Finding out your "type" is fun, but beyond that the book provides little benefit in the way of sorting out career options. Using this book to determine your type assumes that you come from a near perfect family environment that allowed you to be the person you naturally wanted to be all your life. How many of us didn't have parents who pushed us to one degree or another to be something we are not? Even when we grow older and process through this reality, the effects linger. This book devotes less than a page to acknowledging this reality and doesn't have any advice or guidance on how the "are" in "doing what you are" is likely a complex process for most people and requires more than a cookie-cutter approach. Save your money and buy a good biography or work of fiction instead.
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Summary: I waste of my time
Review: The first few chapters (1-4) of the book kept me intrested. Once, I started reading Chapter 5-20, the information became confusing to me: Dominant function, Auxiliary function and 3rd and 4th functions, etc..
The author repeats alot of the info. over and over again on all the chapters. I truly didn't find this book helpful at all.
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Summary: I waste of my time
Review: The first few chapters (1-4) of the book kept me intrested. Once, I started reading Chapter 5-20, the information became confusing to me: Dominant function, Auxiliary function and 3rd and 4th functions, etc..
The author repeats alot of the info. over and over again on all the chapters. I truly didn't find this book helpful at all.
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