Discovering the strengths of your personality type
I frequently talk to people who are fed up with their job and want to move in a new direction, but have no idea WHERE they want to work. One of the best ways to determine what your next job should be is to take an assessment or personality test. We find that people work best when they are performing a job that capitalizes on their strengths rather than their weaknesses.
There are many good resources out there that will help you find a “fit” for your strengths/personality type and your next position. Here are three of my favorites:
“Please Understand Me II” written by David Keirsey. This book uses a modified version of the Meyers-Briggs Type Inventory and has in-depth information on how to make the most of your personality type. I’ve used this one for years in a variety of settings from marriage counseling to career assessment. It’s an industry standard and easy to read.
“Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type–Revised and Updated Edition Featuring E-careers for the 21st Century” by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger. This book focuses on the world of work using the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator. It is a great resource to understand what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing in your career.
“Now, Discover Your Strengths” by Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton. This book was written by the Gallup Poll Research and Education Center. It follows Buckingham’s first book — “First, Break All the Rules”, and helps people build an authentic and successful life on their talents and strengths.
Take a look at these resources. They will most certainly help you find your way to “the perfect job.”
Great suggestion and information. I have taken multiple personality tests based in 3 different methods. DISC, Meyers-Briggs, and Insights. All 3 have produced very different results. There was some commonality between them. Should I look mainly at the commonalities? Thanks!!!
Comment by Matt — August 23, 2007 @ 6:27 pm