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Ready to take your career to the next level? Find out everything you need to know about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator with this practical guide.The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is an internationally renowned way of analysing a person's personality type and thus learning more about how they react and think. With this comprehensive guide, you will be able to use your own profile in order to select a career that is best suited to you and understand how knowing other people's personality types can benefit you!In 50 minutes you will be able to:-Learn more about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, its history and what exactly it does-Use your test results to your advantage both personally and professionally-Get an idea of the career that best suits you based on your personality typeABOUT 50MINUTES.COM| COACHINGThe Coaching series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at all those who, at any stage in their careers, are looking to acquire personal or professional skills, adapt to new situations or simply re-evaluate their work-life balance. The concise and effective style of our guides enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of a broad range of concepts, combining theory, constructive examples and practical exercises to enhance your learning.
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It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.The World is Flat is an award-winning book by three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman. It combines meticulous research, personal anecdotes and conceptual analysis to provide a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the mechanisms behind globalisation in the 21st century, along with recommendations for individuals and companies who want to thrive in the new, 'flat' world. Although some economists and academics have challenged Friedman's views, The World is Flat met with general critical and popular success when it was first published in 2005, and became an international bestseller.This book review and analysis is perfect for:-Anyone who wants to learn about the processes behind globalisation-Individuals and companies looking to meet the challenges of the new global market-Students of business, politics or economicsAbout 50MINUTES.COM | BOOK REVIEWThe Book Review series from the 50Minutes collection is aimed at anyone who is looking to learn from experts in their field without spending hours reading endless pages of information. Our reviews present a concise summary of the main points of each book, as well as providing context, different perspectives and concrete examples to illustrate the key concepts.
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