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What themyersBriggs Personality Test

myers Briggs Test Personality test that looks at how a person makes decisions, views

the world, and interacts with others

Personality type results created from combination of 4 letters

First letter is I for introvert or E for extrovert (how you interact with others)

Second letter is S for sensing or N for intuitive (how you process information

Third letter is T for thinking or F for feeling (how you make decisions)

Forth Letter is J for judging or P for perceiving (how you interact with the world)

Where can you find the myersBriggs test?

There are lots of sites online that offer the test for free http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp

http://www.truity.com/view/tests/personality-type

http://www.personalityperfect.com/test/free-personality-test/

Top myersBriggs Personality Types

We’ll be summarizing the top 10 personality types and the best careers fits for each

ISFP

ENTP

ISTP

INFJ

ENFJ

ISFJ

ENTJ

ESTJ

INTJ

ISTI

INTP

ISFP

Also known as the “Composer”

Spontaneous, appreciates new experiences

May take time to warm up to people but then very open

10% of all women and 9 % of men fall into this category

Common personality type to feel stress due to finances or children

Likely to experience hypertension or heart disease

Naturally talented in art

Prefer supporting roles and usually uncomfortable with public speaking

ISFP

Best Careers for ISFP Personality Types

Appreciate supportive, cooperative environments with hands on projects

Preschool teacher

Social worker

Fitness trainer

Police officer

Physician assistant

Office manager

Chef

Artist

Fashion or Interior Designer

Positions that could cause stress: executive, surgeon, sales, attorney, biologist, architect

ENTP

Also known as the “Visionary”

Extrovert, but most socially comfortable with similar personalities

Ranks highly in measures of creativity

Most likely to be self-employed

Motivated by problems and challenges

Likely to make higher salary, but feel dissatisfied with work compared to other personality types

Often rejects social norms and established procedures

Use humor and charm when interacting with others

Rare personality type with 3% of population 4% of Men

2% of Women

ENTP

Best Careers for ENTP Personality Types

Entrepreneurial spirit Executive

Financial planner

Psychologies

Stockbroker

Real estate agent

Actor

Detective

Copywriter

Positions that could clash with ENTP personality: dentist, teacher, pilot, receptionist, librarian

ISTP

Also known as the “Craftsman”

Mostly logical but with dash of spontaneity

Reserved but not afraid to take action

Ability to fix things or understand how machines work

May lean toward hobbies with risk or action

Many male college athletes on scholarship fall into this type

Third most common personality type with 9% of male population

Fourth rarest type for women with 2% of female population

ISTP

Best Careers for ISTP Personality Types

Finds satisfaction in careers or work tasks with tangible outcome, especially when building something

Carpenter

Mechanic

Athletic trainer

Financial planner

Police officer

Chef

Economist

Electrical or mechanical engineer

Positions that could cause stress: preschool teacher, pediatrician, journalist, social worker, market researcher, clergy

INJF

Also known as the “Counselor”

Wants to help others reach their potential

Appears quite and sensitive, but can become intense when defending core values

Highly idealistic with optimism for happier future

Appreciates organized orderly work environments

Tendency to have high GPA’s in college and most likely stay in college

Increased likelihood of becoming stay-at-home parent than other personality types

Rarest personality types 2% of all women

1 percent of all men

INJF

Best Careers for INJF Personality Types

Aim to help others with their own ability to tune into emotions and figure out what drives other people

Family physician

Counselor

Social worker

Teacher

Writer

Musician

Nutritionist

Psychiatrist

Positions that could cause stress: electrician, farmer, manager, police officer, paramedic

ENFJ

Also known as the “Giver”

Low tendency of getting in trouble at school

Copes with stress with physical activity

High rate of job satisfaction compared to other personality types

Takes on mentor or leadership roles with possibility of lead a team

Strong vision at work and ability to be intuitive with other helps in the workplace

Often sensitive to both positive and negative feedback

Desire to be liked by others

ENFJ

Best Careers for ENFJ Personality Types

Best fit allows for creativity and innovation in solving problems Health educator

School counselor

Reporter

Teacher

HR manager

Editor

Sociologist

PR Manager

Flight attendant

Positions that could cause stress: systems analyst, auditor, mechanic, carpenter, pathologist, computer programmer

ISFJ

Also known as the “Nurturer”

Personal values are important to them

Humble and avoid drawing attention or being in the spotlight

Reserved when meeting new people

Likely to believe in higher power

Remember details about others

Ideal candidates for careers oriented toward helping others

Prefer orderly work environments with jobs that don’t require multitasking

Most common type for women at 19%

Only 8 % of men fall into this type

ISFJ

Best Careers for ISFJ Personality Types

Look for practicality and compassion Dentist

Veterinarian

Elementary teacher

Social worker

Funeral director

Office manager

Tech support specialist

Librarian

Electrician

Positions that could cause stress: executive, sales manager, insurance agent, actor, mechanical engineer, economist

ENTJ

Also known as the “Commander”

Motivated by success

Often blunt and critical in the name of getting things done

Point out flaws and how things could be done better

Enjoy solving complex problems

Money, power and prestige are preferred methods of rewards

Least likely type to believe in higher power

Have low incidents of stress but higher risk of heart problems

Articulate and outgoing

Rare type with 3% of men

Only 1% of women fall into this type

ENTJ

Best Careers for ENTJ Personality Types

Like to take charge and create order to solve problems and reach a goal

Accountant

Purchasing manager

Sales manager

Civil, industrial, or nuclear engineer

Economist

Historian

Pharmacists

Lawyer

Chef

Loan officer

Positions that could cause stress: receptionist, teacher’s aide, dental assistant, cosmetologist, bill collector

ESTJ

Also known as the “Supervisor”

Task oriented, puts work before pleasure

Want everyone to know and follow the rules

Known to deliver work on time and as expected

Find satisfaction in completing a job

Confident, and appear to have everything under control

High participation in social groups and usually take a leadership role

Often fit “Type A” personality

Work best with structure, clear expectation, and clear flow of authority

Most common in men, with 11%

Only 6% of women fall into this type

ESTJ

Best Careers for ESTJ Personality Types

Like to develop procedures and guidelines Accountant

Stockbroker

Insurance angent

Real estate agent

CFO

Judge

School principal

Physician

Civil mechanical or flight engineer

General contractor

Positions that could cause stress: artist, writer, social worker, psychologist, physical therapist

INTJ

Also known as the “Mastermind”

Want to understand how things work

Strive to become more competent by constantly gaining knowledge

Looks to the future instead of dwelling on the past

May come across as serious or reserved

Prefer independent work or small team environment

Have ability to predict outcomes that follow logic

Often perfectionists in nature

Might leave out details in descriptions, often focusing on bigger picture

Rarest type for women at 1%

3% of men call into this type

INTJ

Best Careers for INTJ Personality Types

Like to solve problems using analytical approach Budget analyst

Insurance underwriter

Actuary

Architect

Editor

Biochemist

Network administrator

Paralegal

Software developer

Positions that could cause stress: receptionist, telemarketer, teacher’s aide, social worker, production worker

ISTJ

Also known as the “Inspector”

Logical and methodical with serious and conservative personality

Like to know the rules ahead of time

Avoid calling attention to themselves

Straightforward communicators with focus on facts

Higher rate of chronic pain and cardiac problems

Prefer independent work

Thrive in structured environment with established procedures and regulation

12% of population and third most common personality type 16 % of male population

7% of women