By Donna Dunning Here are four key ways to use type in your career development. 1. Identifying your (or your client’s) preferred approach to work There are certain kinds of activities and ways of doing things that are energizing and comfortable. Learning about these can help y ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Here is a story from my website by a reader with ESFP preferences. The story shows how the woman learned to deal with distraction and separate her home and work roles. Personality Type: ESFP “When I jumped into the fast paced world of sales, I experienced diffi ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Here is a story from my website by a reader with ENFJ preferences. I find the story shows both what energizes and what drains her at work. Personality Type: ENFJ “I manage a college career centre and have done so for twenty years. People are often surprised tha ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Here is a story from my website by a reader with INFJ preferences. I find the story shows the importance of avoiding career stereotyping as well as the need to understand how natural preferences can help you focus your energy and excel at work. Personality Type: ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Perhaps you completed your educational program this spring. If so, congratulations! Completing school requires hard work, dedication, and persistence. Graduation is a major accomplishment and a positive experience, but like any other life change, it is a time for ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning What do you like to do? What are you good at doing? Are the answers to these two questions always the same? Separating Preferences from Skills Your career path and goals are affected by many factors, including what you like to do and what you are good at doing. ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Lisa, a woman from Canada who reads my blog, contacted me to say that there seems to be more information available for initial career choice than there is for mid-life career change. She thought it would be helpful to readers if I composed a blog about midlife ca ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Insightful Enhancers “I’ve got a good feeling about this.” 4.4% of the population Insightful Enhancers support their caring and connecting with a focus on concepts and possibilities. The resulting combination leads to an interest in playing with ideas and ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Practical Enhancers “Always glad to help.” 8.8% of the population Practical Enhancers support their caring and connecting with a focus on practical applications. The resulting combination leads to an interest in meeting immediate needs. The following list de ... Continue Reading
By Donna Dunning Care and Connect Enhancers are at their best when they can use their natural work preferences. By focusing on your preferences, you can find work that is personally satisfying. The following list describes typical characteristics and preferences of Enhancers. Id ... Continue Reading
