myers-briggs and your occupation

[apretty]

http://cviaaorg.ipower.com/AAGallery/source/image/dr._carl_jung.jpg

career test (http://www.careertest.net/index.htm)

ENFP here, what are you?

is your employment 'suited' to your personality?

according to my Type, i'd find satisfaction by moving in the occupational direction of 'character actor'--i'm adding this to my 5 year plan.

are you already in a satisfying career? have you thought about changing direction? are you a character actor? what does character acting entail?

[Medusa]

Im an ENFP too!

Funny enough too, I did the test as a child and as an adult and STILL a strong ENFP.

[Inuus]

Your Personality type is ISTJ

ISTJ "Trustee" These are dependable pillars of strength. They often try to reform their mates and other people. They make good bank examiners, auditors, accountants, and phys. ed. teachers, and boy or girl scouts! 6% of the total population.

Not sure I would be good with the career choices they gave for me though

[Arwen]

Every time I test I am an INFP.

INFP: "Questor" (http://www.careertest.net/types/descriptions/infp.htm). These people are idealistic, self-sacrificing, and somewhat cool or reserved. They are very family and home oriented, but don't relax well. High capacity for caring. High sense of honor derived from internal values. 1% of the total population.

And the list? Here are two that i am or have been. :)

minister/priest/rabbi
writer/poet/novelist

[I'mOneToo]

ISTJ -- but agree with Inuus on the career choices. I can't add two plus two, and would've hated being a PE teacher. And the boy scouts... well I'm too old for that ;) Unless somebody's up for starting an adult Butch Scouts club, then I'm up for that!

[amiyesiam]

INFJ

being one of most rare types it means that it can be hard for people to understand us

INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities. Only one percent of the population has an INFJ Personality Type, making it the most rare of all the types."

INFJSo, what happens when they see that many others do not behave that way?? (only 2-3% of America’s population is this type, indeed most rare of all 16 types) Answer: Different levels of stress, confusion, irritation, etc.; typically nothing this type can’t handle. So, this is a NATURAL reaction on the part of this type, they are not doing anything wrong.

[morningstar55]

ok i took this test............. it was interesting..
looks like im a .. ESFJ

[Selenay]

Your Personality type is ISFJ: Conservator. These people are service and work oriented - very loyal. They may suffer from fatigue and tend to be attracted to troublemakers. They are good nurses, teachers, secretaries, general practitioners, librarians, middle managers, and housekeepers. 6% of the total population.

[christie]

INFP: "Questor". These people are idealistic, self-sacrificing, and somewhat cool or reserved. They are very family and home oriented, but don't relax well. High capacity for caring. High sense of honor derived from internal values. 1% of the total population.

Pretty dead on... thanks, apretty :)

[Semantics]

INFJ: "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1% of the total population. These are serious students and workers who really want to contribute. They are private and easily hurt. They make good spouses, but tend to be physically reserved. People often think they are psychic. They make good therapists, general practitioners, ministers, and so on.


According to this, it sounds like I'm appropriately placed in social work.

[Linus]

Because your answers in one or more categories were split 50/50,
your personality type, XNTP, (an 'X' represents a split), is not perfectly defined.

Pfffffttt! :P That's not helpful.. or is it? I'm all and none? A Quantum MB?

[Queerasfck]

Your Personality type is ISFJ

These people are service and work oriented - very loyal. They may suffer from fatigue and tend to be attracted to troublemakers. Yes, I am VERY attracted to troublemakers, one in particular.

[turasultana]

INTJ

INTJ: "Scientist". Most self-confident and pragmatic of all the types. Decisions come very easily. These are the most independent of all types. They love logic and ideas and are drawn to scientific research. They can be rather single-minded, though.. 1% of the total population.

I'm an annoying planner. :)

[Bootboi]

INFJ

Same as its always been

[always2late]

ESFJ "Seller": Most sociable of all types. Outstanding host or hostesses. They may be dependent, first on parents and later on spouses. They excel in service occupations involving personal contact. 13% of the total population.


Hmmm..I suppose that "nurse" fits as a service occupation involving personal contact. :)

[Rockinonahigh]

I Took the test and the results were.....ESFJ.I should have take this as a younger preson...now im in the food service end of hospitrality and tourism.As a chef I put on lots of banquets,partys and what not..I have a catreing service as well.
Rockin

[Linus]

Pfffffttt! :P That's not helpful.. or is it? I'm all and none? A Quantum MB?


Toook some googling and such.. but found it:

Often quiet and reserved, but often stimulating company, alert and outspoken. Usually interested mainly in ideas. Often enjoys parties and small talk — may argue for fun on either side of a question. Enjoys theoretical and scientific pursuits. Tend to have sharply defined interests. Enjoys solving problems with logic and analysis. Quick, ingenious, good at many things. Apt to turn to one new interest after another. Resourceful in solving new and challenging problems, but may neglect routine assignemnts. Need careers where some strong interest can be used and be useful. Skillful in finding logical reasons for what they want.

This actually does fit me as a Technical Trainer and the myriad of things that entails. :)

[Lynn]

ENFP--"Jounalist"

I went to college to study journalism, but found that it wasn't the career for me. Deadlines are not fluid enough.

It fits, even though my present career doesn't exactly match. I'm a social worker, but I've had jobs in personnel development and I've done some conference planning very successfully.

The most meaningful information is the section on how I handle stress:
The ENFP finds symbolic meanings behind the immediate circumstances. These meanings are construed as foreboding problems when ENFP's are under stress. Having a pervasive feeling of losing control over their own independent identities, ENFP's will feel virtually split apart by intruding circumstances. They will be "besides themselves" and "just not all there" — as if something, or someone, has taken away the essence of who they are. Not feeling like themselves, the ENFP will become subject to their own feelings of shame for being a phony, a fake or an impostor. If stress continues to grow, they may attribute malevolent schemes to others in order to explain away their fears.

I often experience those feelings, especially feeling "not all there" and feeling like an imposter in my own life.

[NJFemmie]

INFJ: "Author".
Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1% of the total population. These are serious students and workers who really want to contribute. They are private and easily hurt. They make good spouses, but tend to be physically reserved. People often think they are psychic. They make good therapists, general practitioners, ministers, and so on.

Seems like it hasn't changed since the last time I took it, lol.

[Gemme]

ENFP here, what are you?

is your employment 'suited' to your personality?

are you already in a satisfying career? have you thought about changing direction?

I'm an ENFJ, which is the typical result from this test for me. Although my exact profession wasn't listed as a career choice for my type, I do think that my employment suits my personality and is similar to what is suggested.

I don't consider my professional particularly satisfying, no, but I like and appreciate it differently on different days. All in all, it's not bad. I could definitely do worse.

I have thought about changing direction at various points in my life.

I have realized for a long time that I'm a bit Judgey McJudgerson, but did it annoy anyone else that there was a typo in the description for ENFJ (for those that read it)? :readfineprint:

[dreadgeek]

This will, of course, come as a great surprise to everyone here:

INTP (Architect)

Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. They are good at logic and math and make good philosophers and theoretical scientists, but not writers or salespeople. 1% of the total population.

It's true, I would be a HORRIBLE salesperson. :)

strategic planning---->perhaps
writer---->If only I weren't addicted to eating. (Also I can't help noticing that at one point they say 'not writers' and then list writers.)
staff development--->Not really
lawyer--->Seriously considered it
architect--->Nope
software designer--->Could see that
financial analyst---->Don't care enough about money to be good at it.
college professor--->Yes, could see taking up the 'family business'
photographer--->Perhaps
logician---->See comment re: writing
artist---->Not really me
systems analyst---->Sure, why not
neurologist---->yeah baby!
physicist---->Thought about it but decided against it
psychologist--->See above
research/development...specialist--->Grant writing...hmmm
computer programmer--->See software designer
data base manager--->Perhaps
chemist--->Thought about this as well
biologist--->Yes, as a matter of fact take the DBM, SysAnalyst, and CompProg jobs, add them to biologist and mix well and that would be my program of study. :builder:
investigator--->I could write about investigators, does that count?


Cheers
Aj

[BullDog]

I'm an INFJ


INFJ: "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1% of the total population. These are serious students and workers who really want to contribute. They are private and easily hurt. They make good spouses, but tend to be physically reserved. People often think they are psychic. They make good therapists, general practitioners, ministers, and so on.

I'm an INFJ too, Jack. It's funny, I took the test several times when I was younger and would score as an INTJ. I always score very high on I, N and J but on T/F I am more in the middle. This time I was 58% F.

In reading the description and career choices, I would say that INFJ describes me a lot better. I am a freelance writer by profession. I used to be an accountant and hated it, lol.

[Corkey]

ESTJ: "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. These are responsible mates and parents and are loyal to the workplace. They are realistic, down-to-earth, orderly, and love tradition. They often find themselves joining civic clubs! 13% of the total population.

So not a club type person

[cara]

I took a class through work last year and it came up with the same results. I compared it to my results from college and it's pretty much the same. The only major difference was ending up an "E" instead of an "I." I can honestly say I am much more of an "I."

"ISFJ's respect established authority and they tend to accept others’ opinions and desires as their own. In work situations, they provide a stable and standardized service. Disorderly situations and constantly changing rules can cause them undue stress. At these times ISFJ's need to be more assertive and direct because, owing to their kindheartedness and sensitivity, ISFJ's can be taken for granted and even taken advantage of. This can cause them to feel resentment and anger — feelings that the ISFJ has a tendency to deny. If the situation worsens and uncomfortable feelings build up, the ISFJ will begin to feel insecure about their status. Worrying that they are not secure or protected enough, they may become overprotective and excessively nervous about foreboding events. This can cause others to feel resistant or defiant which then contributes to the disorder of the situation.

If stress continues, the ISFJ will experience increasing anxiety. Their fear that things will continue to spin out of control will result in a general feeling of dread and apprehensiveness. They become both wary of change and unrelentingly pessimistic about the future. ISFJ's will eventually become immobilized by physical symptoms associated with their anxieties. Providing care for others will become secondary as their own bodily symptoms — resulting from their fears of abandonment — disable to such a degree that they cannot assume their responsibilities. Yet, abandoning service-orientated obligations prevents ISFJ's from accessing opportunities that allow them to fulfill their basic needs.

Careers

This lists represent careers and jobs people of your type tend to enjoy doing. The job requirements are similar to the personality tendencies of your personality type. It is important to remember that this is not a list of all the jobs possible. And it is very important to remember that people can, and frequently do, fill jobs that are dissimilar to their personality... this happens all the time...and sometimes works out quite well.

counseling
ministry
library work (considering)
nursing
secretarial (what I am doing now)
curators
bookkeepers
dental hygienists
computer operator
personnel administrator
paralegal
real estate agent
artist
interior decorator
retail owner
musician (considered)
elementary school teacher (considering)
physical therapist
nurse
social worker
personnel counselor
alcohol/drug counselor

:stillheart:

[Rufusboi]

I took this test years ago but can't remember what the results were. All I remember is that me and one other person (a person I did not particularly like) had the same results. So there ended my enthusiasm for personality tests lol. :shocking:

I took it again though. I'm an ISTJ. No idea what that means except it says I should be an accountant. Since I hate math and numbers it doesn't really fit me. Give me a good book any day.

Rufus.

[IrishGrrl]

ENFP 's unite!

[Darth Denkay]

This is me:

INTJ: "Scientist". Most self-confident and pragmatic of all the types. Decisions come very easily. These are the most independent of all types. They love logic and ideas and are drawn to scientific research. They can be rather single-minded, though.. 1% of the total population.

Potential careers include:

Scientists, Inventors, Engineers, Lawyers, Judges, Military Officers, Computer Programmers, Professors, Medicine Doctors, Dentists, Organizers, Economists, Environmental Planners, Function Planners, New Business Developers, Psychologists, Neurologists, Writers, News Editors, Financial Planners, Civil Engineers

This suits me well. I strongly considered a career in scientific research and veterinary medicine, both of which are associated with this personality type. I am an almost-psychologist with a strong interest in neuropsychology, both of which are also associated with the type. Describes me pretty accurately.

[Softly]

Your Personality type is ISFJ
These people are service and work oriented - very loyal. They may suffer from fatigue and tend to be attracted to troublemakers. They are good nurses, teachers, secretaries, general practitioners, librarians, middle managers, and housekeepers. 6% of the total population.


:sugarglider:

[Gentle Tiger]

INTJ: "Scientist". Most self-confident and pragmatic of all the types. Decisions come very easily. These are the most independent of all types. They love logic and ideas and are drawn to scientific research. They can be rather single-minded, though.. 1% of the total population.

I so wish I had taken this in elementary school. My mom could have been spared so much! LOL It definitely helped in High School. I haven't moved much in the scores.

[Stoney]

ENTJ here..... Field Marshall....

[Lady Jewel]

ENFJ which is a change from the test I took 15 years ago.


Jobs I would be good at:

entertainer
recruiter
artist
newscaster
writer/journalist
recreation director
librarian
facilitator
politician
psychologist
housing director
career counselor
sales trainer
travel agent
program designer
corporate/team trainer
child welfare worker
social worker (elderly...services)
interpreter/translator
occupational therapist
executive: small business
alcohol/drug counselor
sales manager

[key]

INTP

Rational Portrait of the Architect (INTP) Woo Hoo Thomas Jefferson, one of my (flawed) heroes, was an Architect

For Architects, the world exists primarily to be analyzed, understood, explained - and re-designed. External reality in itself is unimportant, little more than raw material to be organized into structural models.

Architects are rare - maybe one percent of the population - and show the greatest precision in thought and speech of all the types.

Architects regard all discussions as a search for understanding, and believe their function is to eliminate inconsistencies, which can make communication with them an uncomfortable experience for many.


Architects often seem difficult to know. They are inclined to be shy except with close friends, and their reserve is difficult to penetrate.

Architects prize intelligence, and with their grand desire to grasp the structure of the universe, they can seem arrogant and may show impatience with others who have less ability, or who are less driven.

Albert Einstein as the iconic Rational is an Architect

Dr. David Keirsey, Robert Rosen, George Soros, Gregory Peck, James Madison, Ludwig Boltzman, Charles Darwin, Adam Smith, and Thomas Jefferson" /> are examples of the Architect Rationals

[Strappie]

ESFJ:

"Seller"

Most sociable of all types. Outstanding host or hostesses. They may be dependent, first on parents and later on spouses. They excel in service occupations involving personal contact. 13% of the total population.

[Hack]

(Funny...I took this test 6 years ago as a job requirement, and I scored the same as I did today)

ISTP's value privacy and sometimes keep important issues to themselves. Their concern for the present moment and their inability to recognize the importance of setting goals, often leads them into conflict with authority. Being action-oriented, ISTP's react against restrictions — which typically causes the controls placed on them to increase. In these situations, boredom can quickly set in and the ISTP may experience feelings of internal emptiness. Overly regulated situations cause ISTP's stress. In such situations, ISTP's either attempt to flee or turn to fight their adversary face-to-face.

The ISTP's form of retaliation can be characterized as defiling what other people value. The ISTP violates rules and regulations that protect individual rights in retaliation for the lost opportunities and freedom that the ISTP believes they have had to endure. Getting even stimulates them and a renewed sense of excitement emerges from the risks of revenge and the expression of outrage. If stress continues, ISTP's will put what remaining freedom they have left in jeopardy by rebelling further.
Careers


surveyor
fire fighter
private investigator
pilot
police officer
purchasing agent
chiropractor
medical technician
securities analyst
computer repair person
race car driver
computer programmer
electrical engineer
legal secretary
coach/trainer
commercial artist
carpenter
paralegal
dental assistant
radiological technician
marine biologist
software developer

[Passionaria]

INFP: "Questor". :cat: Not sure I agree with the description, but I find the list to be pretty accurate! :writer:

[Unndunn]

When I was younger I always came out as an INTP. I guess I'm getting more warm and fuzzy with time. My profession (psych) is listed, so I guess it's somewhat accurate. Oh, and one of the other pages said that only 1% of the population is my type. I guess that explains a lot. :)-------------------------
INFP


INFP's feel internal turmoil when they find themselves in situations in which there is conflict between their inner code of ethics and their relationships with others. They feel caught between pleasing others and maintaining their own integrity. Their natural tendency to identify with others, compounded with their self-sacrificial dispositions, tends to leave them confused as to who they really are. Their quiet personalities further feeds their feelings of depersonalization. The INFP's quest for self-identity then seems even more alluring — but increasingly impossible to attain.

As with all NFs, the INFP will feel lost and perplexed at stressful times. As stress builds, INFP's become disconnected from their own personality and perceived place in life. They will lose sight of who they are in relation to time and place. They may not make basic observations, while instead they will focus on the more abstract and symbolic meanings of a particular interaction. This can sometimes baffle those who expect more direct communication and a fairly concrete relationship.

Careers

information-graphics...designer
college professor
researcher
legal mediator
social worker
holistic health...practitioner
occupational therapist
diversity manager
human resource...development specialist
employment development...specialist
minister/priest/rabbi
missionary
psychologist
writer/poet/novelist
journalist
editor/art director
organizational development...specialist

[wolfwalker]

It said i have lean toward ax murderer. opppppppppps no wait, wrong test LOL

INTJ the scientest :computer:

[violaine]

strategic planning ; writer ; staff development ; lawyer ; architect ; software designer ; financial analyst ; college professor ; photographer ; logician ; artist ; systems analyst ; neurologist ; physicist ; psychologist ; research/development...specialist ; computer programmer ; data base manager ; chemist ; biologist ; investigator

:bouquet:

[Allison W]

I've wavered in scores throughout my (relatively short) adult lifetime, but this time, it came out INFP. I deviate quite a bit from the mould it describes, and while I've actually considered many of the careers it suggests, I'm pretty sure most or all of them would just end up driving me insane. (For the record, I'm considering finishing my accountancy two-year, because bookkeeping is one of the few things I've found which lets me stop feeling and intuiting, and just lets me compute, with no ambiguity, no need to feel anything, and no need to make decisions. I honestly don't know what that makes me.)

[Random]

INTP: "Architect". Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. They are good at logic and math and make good philosophers and theoretical scientists, but not writers or salespeople. 1% of the total population.

INTP's lack follow-through and this can isolate their ideas from practical examination. Their notions become over-intellectualized and too abstract to be of practical benefit. With their sharp critical thinking and analytical abilities, INTP's tend to nit-pick, hair-split, and generally overdo simple issues. Their desire for accuracy and precision exacerbates any error they may perceive in themselves or in others — they are, in other words, highly self-critical. Wanting to be competent and know everything, their standards grow increasingly higher. When fear of failing becomes overly pronounced, INTP's are quick to feel unintelligent, slow, and powerless.

If stress continues, the INTP's mind seems to freeze and block out the vital information it has worked so hard to accumulate. Their creative juices stop flowing and they suffer from stage fright, writers block, and a general inhibition of their ingenious thinking and fluent language skills. Preoccupied with performance failure, INTP's become self-consciously distracted in anticipation of their failure. If the stress becomes too overwhelming, the fear of blanking out prevents them from taking risks in areas they desire to succeed in. Attempting to avoid incompetence, they fail to gain the expertise and mastery they so desperately need.

[Soft*Silver]

INFJ: Author: drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1% of the total population. These are serious students and workers who really want to contribute. They are private and easily hurt. They make good spouses, but tend to be physically reserved. People often think they are psychic. They make good therapists, general practitioners, ministers, and so on.

[Write14u]

ENFJ: "Pedagogue". Outstanding leader of groups. Can be aggressive at helping others to be the best that they can be.

And there's totally a typo in the description.

I can't remember what I've come out on this before. Just know the "E" has never changed.

And oh yeah, I swear, it seems as if every list has "journalist" on it. Guess anyone can be one. *grin*
At least, that's what all the at-home bloggers think.

[AtLast]

INFP


INFP's feel internal turmoil when they find themselves in situations in which there is conflict between their inner code of ethics and their relationships with others. They feel caught between pleasing others and maintaining their own integrity. Their natural tendency to identify with others, compounded with their self-sacrificial dispositions, tends to leave them confused as to who they really are. Their quiet personalities further feeds their feelings of depersonalization. The INFP's quest for self-identity then seems even more alluring — but increasingly impossible to attain.

A lot of the above does not fit- but I am introverted and require a lot of solitude.


As with all NFs, the INFP will feel lost and perplexed at stressful times. As stress builds, INFP's become disconnected from their own personality and perceived place in life. They will lose sight of who they are in relation to time and place. They may not make basic observations, while instead they will focus on the more abstract and symbolic meanings of a particular interaction. This can sometimes baffle those who expect more direct communication and a fairly concrete relationship.

Hummmmm... I am an abstract and analytical thinker.

Careers

information-graphics...designer
college professor
researcher
legal mediator
social worker
holistic health...practitioner
occupational therapist
diversity manager
human resource...development specialist
employment development...specialist
minister/priest/rabbi
missionary
psychologist
writer/poet/novelist
journalist
editor/art director
organizational development...specialist

Well, I'm a retired professor, psychotherapist, trainer and social worker! And a poet and began career building as an art student and was interested in the performing arts (singer). AND, I did seriously consider becomming a minister at one time! I used bold for every occupation I have done on the list.

:thud:

[Darth Denkay]

Hey all!

Just wanted to toss something out here, maybe clear up a little confusion or whatever. A number of folks have commented on how their codes have changed at different times - that's not terribly unusual. I haven't taken the test from the link on this thread, so I'm not sure how it presents the results, but a myer's briggs given and scored by a clinician is going to report the four dimensions along dimensions. For instance, the first code is Extroversion/Introversion. On the results printout you'd get a line with 100% E on one end and 100% I on the other end. While I suppose statistically speaking are probably a few who end up on either end, most of us fall somewhere in between the two. It's often the case that one or more codes fall more towards the middle, and those are the ones that may change over time. Codes that fall more towards either end tend to be stable over time. So there is room for some change and it's actually quite common. In fact, if you know that you fall close to the middle on a dimension it'd be good to read over the description of both ends for that dimension as you're probably a combination of the two.

Happy Myers-brigging!

[Jett]

INTP: "Architect". Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. They are good at logic and math and make good philosophers and theoretical scientists, but not writers or salespeople. 1% of the total population.

Though I think I came up INFP... when I took the Myers Briggs full test...

*S*

*shrugs*

Metro

[Dylan]

ESTJ: "Administrator". Much in touch with the external environment. These are responsible mates and parents and are loyal to the workplace. They are realistic, down-to-earth, orderly, and love tradition. They often find themselves joining civic clubs! 13% of the total population


Oh Noez, I'm A Company Boy,
Dylan

[daisyfm]

great thread!
what was expected of me the "Pedagogue" Im a ENFJ ! I knew it!

[Nat]

I'm an INFP. My job's not a dreamer-job, but that's alright. I need the structure of my 8-5 cubicle life to keep me going. It's so hard to create my own structure.

INFP's feel internal turmoil when they find themselves in situations in which there is conflict between their inner code of ethics and their relationships with others. They feel caught between pleasing others and maintaining their own integrity. Their natural tendency to identify with others, compounded with their self-sacrificial dispositions, tends to leave them confused as to who they really are. Their quiet personalities further feeds their feelings of depersonalization. The INFP's quest for self-identity then seems even more alluring — but increasingly impossible to attain.

yep

As with all NFs, the INFP will feel lost and perplexed at stressful times. As stress builds, INFP's become disconnected from their own personality and perceived place in life. They will lose sight of who they are in relation to time and place. They may not make basic observations, while instead they will focus on the more abstract and symbolic meanings of a particular interaction. This can sometimes baffle those who expect more direct communication and a fairly concrete relationship.

yep

[rlin]

so far the only ENTP...
i am pretty sure the first 3 are constants for me... tho i do tend to flip on the P/J...

i thought it was interesting that the vast majority that tested in this group came as I... but... that seemed to me to feel wakked because a lot of the folks that tested as I are folks that share a lot here...
i assume that could mean nothing... i mean... this is almost anonymous... well... sorta... you dont have to come out in front of anyone to speak out here... and... you can keep what you want to yourself...
yeah... its prolly not as interesting as i thought it was...
sigh...

[Scorp]

ENFJ: "Pedagogue". Outstanding leader of groups. Can be aggressive at helping others to be the best that they can be. 5% of the total population.

[EnderD_503]

INTP:"Architect" - Greatest precision in thought and language. Can readily discern contradictions and inconsistencies. They are good at logic and math and make good philosophers and theoretical scientists, but not writers or salespeople. 1% of the total population.

Always the same and always describes me fairly well. Pretty much the only personality test that's ever really gotten much right. As far as the career part, it's consistant with what I studied in university/will continue to study in uni, and hopefully eventually go on to do at a higher level. I really enjoy philosophy and critical theory. Doesn't mention my current job, though I think that's because of the reputation it tends to have, unfortunately. Actually, part of the reason why I'm unhappy at my current job is because it does involve sales lol

[Starbuck]

ISFJ: "Conservator". These people are service and work oriented - very loyal. They may suffer from fatigue and tend to be attracted to troublemakers. They are good nurses, teachers, secretaries, general practitioners, librarians, middle managers, and housekeepers. 6% of the total population.

I don't know about being attracted to troublemakers... but I was a damn good nurse! Too bad I got burnt out on it and PTSD makes it so that I can't think or concentrate well enough to do it anymore. Kinda interesting though, I was thinking about going back to school and becoming a kindergarten teacher :)

[Chancie]

ENFJ: "Pedagogue". Outstanding leader of groups. Can be aggressive at helping others to be the best that they can be. 5% of the total population.

INFJ: "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. Complex personality. 1% of the total population. These are serious students and workers who really want to contribute. They are private and easily hurt. They make good spouses, but tend to be physically reserved. People often think they are psychic. They make good therapists, general practitioners, ministers, and so on.

I have taken this 'test' a few times, and lately I have hovered between I for introverted and E for extraverted. I was very surprised the first time I got I, but it is definitely true that I need more time to myself to be comfortable and productive than I did a few years ago. The jobs mentioned in the descriptions make a lot of sense.

[Cowboi]

ISTJ "Trustee" These are dependable pillars of strength. They often try to reform their mates and other people. They make good bank examiners, auditors, accountants, and phys. ed. teachers, and boy or girl scouts! 6% of the total population

The jobs listed for this type would all suck for me....I like being a scrub tech. I can't imagine doing anything else.

[Duchess]

Careers

This lists represent careers and jobs people of your type tend to enjoy doing. The job requirements are similar to the personality tendencies of your personality type. It is important to remember that this is not a list of all the jobs possible. And it is very important to remember that people can, and frequently do, fill jobs that are dissimilar to their personality... this happens all the time...and sometimes works out quite well.



conference planner
speech pathologist
HR development trainer
ombudsman
clergy
journalist
newscaster
career counselor
housing director
character actor
marketing consultant
musician/composer
artist
information-graphics...designer
human resource manager
merchandise planner
advertising account manager
dietitian/nutritionist
speech pathologist
massage therapist
editor/art director

[Nightshade]

No matter what the subject or the purpose of that test, it always come up with INFP.

I didn't read the careers it recommended for me, but I know my job is a good fit. I get to spend the day on the phone encouraging and reprimanding people. And as a lower middle supervisor I have enough responsibility to keep me busy but not so much that I have to take the stress of my job home with me.

[JustJo]

I cringe at some of this, but all true :)
And I'm a project manager....so it fits.

INTJs’ precision thinking and need for accuracy causes them to be inflexible at times. Having thought out a strategy, the INTJ may stubbornly disregard those who they think have not spent as much time reflecting on an idea as they have. This, along with their drive to produce something significant, can make them demanding and difficult. If their plans and solutions fall short of their high standards, INTJ's feel pressured — as if everything is on the line. "Everything," for an INTJ, is the competence and ability to produce something significant. Fear of not living up to this expectation will increase their stress and possibly dissuade them from risking or trying out their ideas. They may then find themselves thinking about ideas that do not have a meaningful or productive end.

When stress increases, the INTJ can become argumentative and disagreeable. Social interaction, which is not their strength, becomes increasingly difficult for them. Not trusting their own abilities, they become preoccupied with obsessive notions. The INTJ may then find themselves spending an inordinate amount of time fighting horrible thoughts, tempting absurdities, and feelings of worthlessness. Fearful of others recognizing their perceived failure, the INTJ incessantly ruminates about mistakes, inadequacies, weaknesses, ineptness, and incompetence. Because this distracts them from risking what little confidence they may have left in themselves, it therefore keeps them from obtaining the success and achievement they so desperately need.
Careers

This lists represent careers and jobs people of your type tend to enjoy doing. The job requirements are similar to the personality tendencies of your personality type. It is important to remember that this is not a list of all the jobs possible. And it is very important to remember that people can, and frequently do, fill jobs that are dissimilar to their personality... this happens all the time...and sometimes works out quite well.

management consultant
economist
scientist
computer programmer
environmental planner
new business developer
curriculum designer
administrator
mathematician
psychologist
neurologist
biomedical researcher
strategic planner
civil engineer
intellectual properties attorney
designer
editor/art director
inventor
informational-graphics...designer
financial planner
judge

[Kätzchen]

E N F J

EI (extrovert, introvert)
(7-17) - 41%
SN (sensation, iNtuition)
(11-17) - 64%
TF (thinking, feeling)
(10-17) - 58%
JP (judging, perceiving)
(8-17) - 47%

ENFJ's are outstanding group leaders. They try hard to help others be the best that they can be. 5% of the total population.

The ENFJ's optimistic outlook toward social relationships is a burden to them at times. When external conflicts affect a group, the ENFJ is likely to assume responsibility. Their ability to empathize then turns into a liability. ENFJ's, when over-identifying with the pain of others, will loose sight of their own concerns and interests. Their idealism can also be the cause of some distress when their assumptions are unable to weather the winds of reality. Fantasized relationships rarely translate into reality and even the best charismatic leader encounters unexpected resistance.

Like all NFs, ENFJ's will disassociate themselves from stressful situations in an effort to protect their sense of well-being and togetherness. The ENFJ, however, will repress the unpleasant side of life only to have to face it later in an intensified form when it explodes from its hiding place. It can manifest itself as fits of anger, sudden outbursts, or emotional explosions. Often the ENFJ's body will reflect pent-up stress by manifesting various physical symptoms that will erupt unexpectedly.

Careers

This lists represent careers and jobs people of your type tend to enjoy doing. The job requirements are similar to the personality tendencies of your personality type. It is important to remember that this is not a list of all the jobs possible. And it is very important to remember that people can, and frequently do, fill jobs that are dissimilar to their personality... this happens all the time...and sometimes works out quite well.


entertainer
recruiter
artist
newscaster
writer/journalist
recreation director
librarian
facilitator
politician
psychologist
housing director
career counselor
sales trainer
travel agent
program designer
corporate/team trainer
child welfare worker
social worker (elderly...services)
interpreter/translator
occupational therapist
executive: small business
alcohol/drug counselor
sales manager

[MsTinkerbelly]

ISFJ

Hmmmmmmmmm

[deb_U_taunt]

First one in the door to the Alanon meeting -

The ISFJ feels a strong sense of responsibility and duty. They take their responsibilities very seriously, and can be counted on to follow through. For this reason, people naturally tend to rely on them. The ISFJ has a difficult time saying "no" when asked to do something, and may become over-burdened. In such cases, the ISFJ does not usually express their difficulties to others, because they intensely dislike conflict, and because they tend to place other people's needs over their own. The ISFJ needs to learn to identify, value, and express their own needs, if they wish to avoid becoming over-worked and taken for granted.

ISFJs need positive feedback from others. In the absence of positive feedback, or in the face of criticism, the ISFJ gets discouraged, and may even become depressed. When down on themselves or under great stress, the ISFJ begins to imagine all of the things that might go critically wrong in their life. They have strong feelings of inadequacy, and become convinced that "everything is all wrong", or "I can't do anything right".

The ISFJ is warm, generous, and dependable. They have many special gifts to offer, in their sensitivity to others, and their strong ability to keep things running smoothly. They need to remember to not be overly critical of themselves, and to give themselves some of the warmth and love which they freely dispense to others.

[Venus007]

I am, as usual, an INTJ and very much so.

I am an educator, post secondary. I have been an administrator and a consultant although not management per se, revenue and practice management for physicians.

My career set is . . .
management consultant
economist
scientist
computer programmer
environmental planner
new business developer
curriculum designer
administrator
mathematician
psychologist
neurologist
biomedical researcher
strategic planner
civil engineer
intellectual properties attorney
designer
editor/art director
inventor
informational-graphics...designer
financial planner
judge

[uniquetobeme]

Planning on getting an MSW, but for now...I'm working in accounting and I really don't care for it at all...but it pays the bills...well, almost! LOL

INFP - Questor

INFPs are idealistic, self-sacrificing, and somewhat cool or reserved. They are very family and home oriented, and have a high capacity for caring. High sense of honor derived from internal values. 1% of the total population.

Information-graphics...designer
college professor
researcher
legal mediator
social worker
holistic health...practitioner
occupational therapist
diversity manager
human resource...development specialist
employment development...specialist
minister/priest/rabbi
missionary
psychologist
writer/poet/novelist
journalist
editor/art director
organizational development...specialist

[Ebon]

INFJ: "Author". Strong drive and enjoyment to help others. These are serious students and workers who really want to contribute. They make good therapists, general practitioners and ministers.

[Julien]

ISFJs (Conservator) are service and work oriented and are very loyal. They make good nurses, teachers, secretaries, and librarians. 6% of the total population.


counseling
ministry
library work** worked in this industry
nursing
secretarial
curators
bookkeepers
dental hygienists
computer operator
personnel administrator
paralegal ** worked in this industry
real estate agent
artist
interior decorator
retail owner **did retail sales
musician
elementary school teacher ** taught at the University level
physical therapist
nurse
social worker
personnel counselor
alcohol/drug counselor


Wow what a telling test. I'm not sure I agree with everything it ultimately comes up with, but it was fun to look in to.

[Soon]

INFPs generally have the following traits:

Strong value systems
Warmly interested in people
Service-oriented, usually putting the needs of others above their own
Loyal and devoted to people and causes
Future-oriented
Growth-oriented; always want to be growing in a positive direction
Creative and inspirational
Flexible and laid-back, unless a ruling principle is violated
Sensitive and complex
Dislike dealing with details and routine work
Original and individualistic - "out of the mainstream"
Excellent written communication skills
Prefer to work alone, and may have problems working on teams
Value deep and authentic relationships
Want to be seen and appreciated for who they are

The INFP is a special, sensitive individual who needs a career which is more than a job. The INFP needs to feel that everything they do in their lives is in accordance with their strongly-felt value systems, and is moving them and/or others in a positive, growth-oriented direction. They are driven to do something meaningful and purposeful with their lives. The INFP will be happiest in careers which allow them to live their daily lives in accordance with their values, and which work towards the greater good of humanity. It's worth mentioning that nearly all of the truly great writers in the world have been INFPs.

Possible Career Paths for the INFP:

Writers
Counselors / Social Workers
Teachers / Professors
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Musicians
Clergy / Religious Workers
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Yes, I am one of those!
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personalitypage.com site has lots of other goodies about your type including what kind of lover you make ;) when you google your type, it should come up (going to the main site is a bit harder to find your type)

[Julien]

ISFJs (Conservator) are service and work oriented and are very loyal. They make good nurses, teachers, secretaries, and librarians. 6% of the total population.


counseling
ministry
library work** worked in this industry
nursing
secretarial
curators
bookkeepers
dental hygienists
computer operator
personnel administrator
paralegal ** worked in this industry
real estate agent
artist
interior decorator
retail owner **did retail sales
musician
elementary school teacher ** taught at the University level
physical therapist
nurse
social worker
personnel counselor
alcohol/drug counselor


Wow what a telling test. I'm not sure I agree with everything it ultimately comes up with, but it was fun to look in to.



Well not satisfied and using some of the ISFJ characteristics I went net surfing. One thing I noticed is the descriptor for this personality type is not always the Conservator, it is sometimes the Defender, the Nurturer, the Protector/Guardian. I guess it just depends on who you ask. Also the personality traits are more positive than the ones on this particular test. I got curious and did a quick search of ISFJ and that's what I found. So don't rely on just one definition, it may be not the best, of course we don't know which is the "best". It is probably a combination of all definitions.

[1QuirkyKiwi]

I've taken the Myers-Briggs test 3 times in 20 years (last was was last October), it's always come up as ISFP-Artist.

This one came up as INFP-Questor

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