Researching Careers

If you align yourself with the adage that “information is power,” then you might want to also align yourself with a few of these books to help you drill down on which career path to pursue. All are great resources and each is helpful in its own way perhaps a look at one or two before committing to a career path should be in order.Career Match: Connecting Who You Are with What You’ll Love to Do (Shoya Zichy) is designed to help people discover their ideal work. Using the author’s revealing ten-minute self-assessment, the book helps readers determine their personality style, then walks them through the range of career choices best for them. This indispensable guide will enable anyone to identify the type of work that will inspire and exhilarate them; recognize the type of boss and work environment they need to thrive; confirm the rightness of the path they are on — or help them find a better one; and speed up their job search. The book includes in-depth chapters for each personality type, detailed explanations of career options, and inspiring real-life stories of people who have found fulfillment in work that suits their personality. This invaluable resource will help anyone in need of direction match who they are with what they should do — for a lifetime of gratifying work and greater success.Now What? The Young Persons Guide to Choosing the Perfect Career (Nicholas Lore) helps you put all the pieces together to make wise decisions about what you will do with your life and how you can best go about setting and accomplishing your life and work goals. You’ll also learn the skills you need to live an extraordinary life. Filled with charts, worksheets, and quizzes, Now What? is the cutting-edge guide for choosing a career that fits you perfectly — whether you’re a college student, a twentysomething already out in the working world, or a high school student just getting started.Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type (Paul D. Tiegner) has helped hundreds of thousands of people find truly satisfying work. 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 customize 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.What Color is Your Parachute: 2011: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career Changers (Richard N. Bolles) is a longtime fixture on best-seller lists and features life-saving information that is updated each year to cater to the specific requirements of today’s job market. The book is not solely about finding a job it’s about finding your passion. This best-selling job-hunting book has been around for more than three decades and is updated each year to cater to the specific requirements of today’s job market.