Dr. Friedman and Dr. Rosenman characterized Type A personalities as overachievers who are organized, analytical and rule-following (think: Virgo in every planet placement). But they can also be irritable and impatient when things don't work out, per Well + Good. For the office, that means that they require goals to exceed and prefer leadership roles. According to Indeed, roles like coordinating events, operations, and finances while managing people may best fit into a Type A person's life. These jobs channel their meticulous nature and strong drive to keep things in order while allowing them to dictate the outcome.
Type B personalities are supposed to be less competitive and prefer to be in more relaxed environments at work (via Indeed). "A Type B person is more about the process, the experience, and the ideas that are coming out, and is fairly concerned with the quality of the end product as well." Maggie Mistal, a career coach, told Well + Good. This disposition also allows them to be more creative; roles like writing and teaching come naturally to them. In addition, they value relationships at work, making them great therapists or sales representatives.
Both personalities channel ambition in different ways; knowing your personality type can help you understand which way works best for you.
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