xiiForeword
When I wrote the foreword for the fi rst edition of this book, I started by saying, Whether you’re a
counselor or a career explorer, this book is a must-have resource!
I’d like to take credit for the tens of thousands of copies that have been sold, but I am fairly
certain that readers discovered the value of this fabulous resource for themselves. I have no doubt
that 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality will continue to be a popular reference for career guidance
professionals and also for individuals who are in the process of choosing or changing their careers.
! e ONET content model as a whole and the in-depth descriptions of occupations that have
grown out of that model are of huge signifi cance. ONET has provided career professionals and
others the common terminology that was needed to communicate across disciplines about the
world of work.! is book, 50 Best Jobs for Your Personality, takes great advantage of the O*NET
occupational database. For counselors, the book is a ready reference that includes key descriptors
of over 300 occupations, organized by the six career personality types (“RIASEC” or “Holland
Codes”) fi rst described by John Holland. For the lay reader, there is a “How to Use! is Book”
section that will promote eff ective use in advancing individual career exploration.! ough the
focus is on personality type, the book is uniquely organized to encourage readers to consider a
range of characteristics as they investigate potential careers.
As a career counseling professional, I have experienced fi rsthand the gratifi cation that comes with
helping individuals understand how their personal characteristics relate to occupational choice.
I have witnessed the eff ects, both in terms of job satisfaction and of productivity, when there
is a good match between an individual’s personality and an environment that supports his/her
personality traits. It’s an exciting process, one that will be furthered through the use of this book.
Kristine Dobson
President, Career 1 Consulting