MAKING A CAREER OUT OF WORK

So which one are your?

Making a career out of work
(October 18 2007 at 07:09AM)

By Hannah Swerling and Elizabeth Fiala


Ever feel you and your job just don't fit?

"Don't struggle in the wrong job," says psychologist Dr Aric Sigman. "Invest in understanding your personality and choose a role that suits you." To discover your personality 'shape', do our quiz?

Choose the group of statements below that best represent you.

1. I love doing things I've never done before
I make decisions based on instincts
I love working out or playing sport

2. I'm a perfectionist
I really enjoy spending time at home
I tend to be ruled by my head

3. I hate being let down by a loved one
I like having time to prepare well
I make decisions to please everyone

4. I'm not very systematic or organised
I often have last-minute panic
I hate feeling trapped

Now, see what GLAMOUR career coach Kate Marlow has to say about your work type as she cracks the code?

If you're 1. "Level-headed and focused, your kind are definite leadership material and make great entrepreneurs. You love tackling goals head-on, but working for others can cause problems as you like the freedom to do things your way. With your dedication, cash rewards are around the corner!"

If you're 2."Others would kill for your systematic approach, which makes you superb at jobs that involve developing projects and improving structures, especially when it's something you believe in. With a high moral code, you're often happiest harnessing your social conscience. Look for jobs in politics, social regeneration or for ethically responsible companies."

If you're 3."Your biggest strength is your warmth and energy, so work your people skills to the maximum! You're ambitious too, so think big and reach for the stars. Any job that makes use of your gift of the gab is right up your street: your type do well in public relations, but also make great nurses, teachers and counsellors."

If you're 4."Step into the spotlight, because you were born to perform and persuade! Your imagination is a serious plus point, so use it to wow others and reach your goals. Not everyone has your vision, so focus your ideas and get ahead in the arts, the restaurant business, advertising or property development."

Hey, how was your day?

Victoria Donaldson, 23, Environmental Consultant at Ninham Shand.

What's the best part of your day? I'd have to say doing environmental evaluations on site. What that means is that I travel all over the country assessing different locations to make sure the environment isn't negatively affected by development.

What's the worst part of your day? Dealing with difficult clients who don't understand the environmental consequences of their actions.

I hate my boss!"My boss is not only arrogant and bad-tempered, but also overtly sexual. If he's not shouting at you, he's making crude jokes or giving you a look that makes your skin crawl. It gives me goosebumps thinking about it!"

Gina, 25

Work Quickie:Sixty-five percent of women admit to calling in sick when they're not and 10 percent say they do it all the time.