Introduction to Type and Careers (Second Edition)

Why it’s useful

We typically spend more than a third of our lives at work. What we do in that time is important—to our professional development, relationships with others, and fundamental well-being.

Introduction to Type^® and Careers applies the world-renowned MBTI^® framework to career exploration and development, helping respondents find their best-fit career based on their personality preferences.

Who it’s for

This guide is a key resource for anyone who knows their MBTI type and is thinking about their career path—whether they need help defining their aspirations or reaching a known destination. Practitioners can also provide this guide to respondents for use alongside the recently updated MBTI^® Career Report.

Please note: This second edition of Introduction to Type^® and Careers aligns with the updated MBTI^® Career Report. The previous edition of this guide is not compatible with the updated report.

How to use it

This guide shows how your MBTI results can help you find a career that suits your personality and values. Interactive activities, actionable tips, and insightful type descriptions guide you through each stage of the process, from goal-setting and decision-making to career development and improving job satisfaction.

What’s inside?

• Type-based advice to help people of all 16 MBTI types explore and develop their careers
• Tips on how to leverage the unique strengths of each type and overcome potential obstacles during the career exploration process
• Current career trends and most popular occupations for each type

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