"Career Match" is a one-of-a-kind guide that uses the author's revealing 10 minute self-assessment to help people discover their ideal work. Featuring in-depth chapters for each personality type, the book shows readers how to find a career that fits their passion and personality, and then shows them how to get it. It is an invaluable resource for those in need of direction, whether they're seeking a new path or trying to confirm that they're already on the right one.
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Using a workstyle assessment technique called Color Q, […]probably one of the best career self-testing books you'll ever run across."
-Mensa Bulletin
"... insightful and complex."
-Accounting Today magazine
" the book makes for a great teaching tool...whether you're a career counselor, a college student, or the average Joe/Jane.
-Campus Career Counselor
"For thousands of Americans Shoya Zichy’s landmark 276 page masterpiece, “Career Match” may have simultaneously squelched the wretched specter of unemployment and brought career satisfaction to those who sing the blues at a time when their nation’s economy has been sporting a historically rosy complexion...The most compelling reason for reading this book and why we are bringing it to the attention of TravelSmart readers is that “Career Match” makes it easier for anyone who wants to squeeze the most out of their life experience to do just that. That’s why I bought copies for each of my children (all over 40 now). If they can get as much out of the book as I did they’ll be grateful for the rest of their lives. ''
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Book Description
For some, a job is just a way to pay the bills. For others -- those whose careers fit their passions and personalities -- it is a source of great satisfaction and success. Career Match 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
* 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.
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“ If you don't know what type of job fits you and your personality, you should take the ten-minute self assessment quiz in the book Career Match by Shoya Zichy. ”
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
69 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By Michael
Format:Paperback
I was surprised at how accurate this book was. And when I read the careers that matched my personality, the list contained my current career, a career I've been recently studying for hoping to make a change, as well as a few other careers that I've seriously considered in the past. In fact every career that I seriously considered was in the list. I was amazed. My wife took the test and she found hers pretty accurate as well and it's helping her with her in between jobs job search. For the price it's entertaining and fun, yet helpful at the same time. Highly recommended.
43 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What I absolutely loved about this book is the way it is written. You will feel like the author is speaking with you. It feel personalized and customized as you read. The 4 color categories are very well described and if you can't figure out what your color is, there is even a test included in the book!!!
What's more is the fact that this book will help you understand what your skills and talents are and help you figure out what type of career/industry would the most ideal for you to be able to enhance your skills and add value to the organization.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to succeed, not only in the business/professional arena, but in personal relationships as well. You will learn to be more observant and react towards people the best way the message would get across to him/her. Get the book and you will see!
What's more is the fact that this book will help you understand what your skills and talents are and help you figure out what type of career/industry would the most ideal for you to be able to enhance your skills and add value to the organization.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to succeed, not only in the business/professional arena, but in personal relationships as well. You will learn to be more observant and react towards people the best way the message would get across to him/her. Get the book and you will see!
46 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I compared the Color Match assessment test with many others and Color Match wins for several reasons. 1. Ease of testing 2.Accurate results 3. Excellent career suggestions. More importantly, I learned so much about myself. . . . why my last job was the wrong culture for me, what to look for the next time, how to make a business presentation to a "Blue", why some relationships just don't seem to work. There is so much here that is more than career. However, I will never hire again without giving this test to the candidate.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By J. Cole
Format:Paperback
I have read a number of books of this type, and this is one of the most helpful I've found. The initial test is very quick and, for me, very accurate. Many of my preferences for how, where, and why I like to work are listed for my type. Seeing them written here assures me that there really are reasons for the work environment that I prefer, and the work types that I gravitate toward.
Of additional benefit are the sections on how to work with different types of people. I find that being a Red/Blue/Introvert, it's quite natural to have differences with my Gold/Green/Extrovert colleague. More importantly, it gives me some tips as to how my co-worker thinks, what they find important and how to deal with them. Even if it sounds crazy to me.
I also like that the occupational descriptions are very up-to-date, something that I find lacking in most career matching books or on-line tests. I have already recommended this book to several of my friends.
This is Myers-Briggs light; easier to understand than the standard four letter system. It's also more weighted toward application than theory, making it immediately useful, especially for Red/Blues who have little patience with something that doesn't yield some immediate results!
Of additional benefit are the sections on how to work with different types of people. I find that being a Red/Blue/Introvert, it's quite natural to have differences with my Gold/Green/Extrovert colleague. More importantly, it gives me some tips as to how my co-worker thinks, what they find important and how to deal with them. Even if it sounds crazy to me.
I also like that the occupational descriptions are very up-to-date, something that I find lacking in most career matching books or on-line tests. I have already recommended this book to several of my friends.
This is Myers-Briggs light; easier to understand than the standard four letter system. It's also more weighted toward application than theory, making it immediately useful, especially for Red/Blues who have little patience with something that doesn't yield some immediate results!
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By C. Brown
Format:Paperback
Was a regretful purchase even at the reduced rate that I purchased it at. Only about 10 pages of the approx. 250 in the book apply to each specific type. It offers little to no more than what can be found on free online personality page under recommended career paths.
34 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While this is a well done book and it will be very helpful for some, for those of you who take this test and something doesn't quite click, don't despair. Try another route. The Myers-Briggs test which this book is based on isn't the only type of aptititude test out there.
In my case, I took the Myers-Briggs test a couple times early on after college and it really didn't help me. After taking the test I also read a number of the different 16 personality types and thought they applied equally well to me. There were any different career options for each personality type that I really didn't end up with any sort of focus. Because I didn't think to try another style of test, I went along in a finance career for over ten years that I really didn't find fully engaging.
Thankfully, in my thirties I did end up finding another book (Discover What You're Best At by Linda Gale) that hit the nail on the head for me. As a result of this and another test by Johnson O'Connor I went back to school to become an industrial engineer and I love what I do. Also, if you want to spend more, the top career testing outfit in the country is called Johnson O'Connor (which is not for profit) does a great job and also identified my current career. While the price is high, the investment you make in your career is far greater.
The reason I bought this book is because I wanted to help a young person find some direction and I bought it. After reading through this and taking the personality test, this didn't come close to identifying the career I'm in now. The Myers-Briggs test is just too general and doesn't provide much guidance.
If this book and the Myers-Briggs test work you you, great. If not, try other types of tests. It is well worth the effort.
In my case, I took the Myers-Briggs test a couple times early on after college and it really didn't help me. After taking the test I also read a number of the different 16 personality types and thought they applied equally well to me. There were any different career options for each personality type that I really didn't end up with any sort of focus. Because I didn't think to try another style of test, I went along in a finance career for over ten years that I really didn't find fully engaging.
Thankfully, in my thirties I did end up finding another book (Discover What You're Best At by Linda Gale) that hit the nail on the head for me. As a result of this and another test by Johnson O'Connor I went back to school to become an industrial engineer and I love what I do. Also, if you want to spend more, the top career testing outfit in the country is called Johnson O'Connor (which is not for profit) does a great job and also identified my current career. While the price is high, the investment you make in your career is far greater.
The reason I bought this book is because I wanted to help a young person find some direction and I bought it. After reading through this and taking the personality test, this didn't come close to identifying the career I'm in now. The Myers-Briggs test is just too general and doesn't provide much guidance.
If this book and the Myers-Briggs test work you you, great. If not, try other types of tests. It is well worth the effort.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!!!
This is one of the best books I've read in terms of career matching and career advice. I actually bought a couple of copies for other people! Read more
Published 7 days ago by CDRAH
3.0 out of 5 stars
Books o.k
I didn't find it to really tell me more about myself, I it more about color coding people and its meaning and how could it help U. Read more
Published 28 days ago by YANIV PERETZ
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly Accurate
I brought this book about a month ago when I was doing research to see what field I wanted to study when I went back to school. Read more
Published 1 month ago by EC
4.0 out of 5 stars
Career decision-making
This book is great for students or anyone who wants to figure out what they should do with their life's work. Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. B. Topolin
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent book to help with self evaluation
I recommend it to friends gong through transitions or wondering if they are in the right job. It is a classic.
Published 1 month ago by Daly Reville
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was a gift to a friend
My friend really liked it. That what satisfied, so it was a successful purchase. I buy a lot of books for friends based on the reviews, and the information Amazon provides.
Published 1 month ago by Rodney P. Dempsey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Book
Boy did this book change my life! Just follow Annie's instructions and let yourself be transported to your true career. Don't expect this career to magically appear. Read more
Published 3 months ago by michael balaguero
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and accurate
I ordered this book looking for some ideas regarding my career path (obviously) as I wasn't exactly sure I was in the right job. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Career Match
A friend of mine suggested this book to me, so I bought it. It is very detailed in the questions it asks and gives ample options of careers for you. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nicole Squillace
1.0 out of 5 stars
Forgettable
I know I read this book, but the only thing I remember about it is dropping it into the library donation box.
Published 4 months ago by jhachtel
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