2. Background:
The Humanmetric Jung Typology test is originated on the approaches of Carl Jung and Isabel Briggs
Myers’ to personality testing. Their personality test not only provides a 4-letter type formula according
to the typology testing results, but provides an in depth explanation of strengths and weaknesses, a
description of your personality type, communication and learning styles, and behavior under stress.
Other interesting information provided are different career and occupations most suitable for your
personality type, along with examples of educational institutions where you can acquire training and
degrees in these fields. There are fun facts like which famous people share your “Type” as this resource
does a great job getting people excited about their assets!
There are 16 personality types, I am here to explain some of them!
3. ESTJ: Extraverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Description: These people are outspoken and expressive. They are not afraid to stand up for their beliefs in
stressful situations, and further are able to make tough calls.
Communication/Learning Styles: ESTJs are open but often times demanding, they have high expectations and
keep a tight schedule. They are typically uncomfortable in situations requiring good people skills as they struggle
with empathy and patience. Their outspokenness can sometimes hurt the feelings of others. These people find it
difficult to express themselves when talking about finer feelings. ESTJs flourish when in learning environments
using logical consistency and repetition. They also enjoy activities such as debates, brainstorming, and contests.
Careers: Teaching, Coaching, Banking, Political Office, and management at all levels.
Famous People: George W. Bush, John D. Rockefeller, William Henry Harrison, Andrew Jackson
4. ISFP: Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
Description: These people tend to be quiet when first meeting others. ISFPs are extremely impulsive and
catch others by surprise. ISFP males in particular are known to be “fiercely competitive” especially in
sports or games; They struggle with loss due to their competitive nature.
Communication/Learning Styles: Typically extremely empathetic, ready to provide emotional support
and help to create a health communication environment when conversing with groups. When in an
educational setting, ISFPs tend to enjoy learning about things they are particularly interested in , the
more they enjoy a topic the more they are inclined to participate in the direct application of what they are
learning.
Careers: Childcare, Customer support, Sales associates, Creative media
Famous People: Marilyn Monroe, Ervin “Magic” Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Britney Spears, Michael
Jordan
5. ENTP: Extraverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving
Description: Best described as “Clever”. These people are witty and quick to respond, they love to argue
for fun to show off their debating skills. ENTPs have a perverse sense of humor and enjoy to play the
devil’s advocate. They are optimists but occasionally let small bumps in the road set them back.
Communication/Learning Styles: ENTPs are interesting and easy to talk to, they typically feel at ease in
groups of people, and enjoy conversing with those of equal intellect. Educationally, these people do well
when challenged with a problem. THey enjoy finding solutions and being intellectually challenged. They
find group work to be equally as rewarding as individual work and are not partial to working in groups.
Careers: Research Development, Analytical roles, Engineering
Famous People: Thomas Edison, John Adams, Tom Hanks, Celine Dion, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt
6. INFJ: Introverted, iNtuitive, Feeling, Judging
Description: These people tend to be idealists, they are typically both “doers” and dreamers. This leads to
taking a lot on their plates at all times, as INFJs feel a large sense of responsibility. They are only
emotionally intimate with a few chosen people from their inner circle and even then find themselves
shutting out even close family and friends.
Communication/Learning Styles: INFJs find motivation in helping people, whenever possible. They are
thoughtful, supportive, and caring. Communication comes easy to them even with various people and
topics. Educationally tend to enjoy learning about topics that relate to the wellbeing of society. They find
more value in the benefits on people than the textbook knowledge.
Careers: Social and community care services, counseling, healthcare, social movement leaders
Famous People: Martin Luther King Jr., Nathaniel Hawthorne, Nelson Mandela
7. ESFP: Extraverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving
Description: These people love excitement, telling stories, and having fun. They are the life of the party,
spontaneous, and impulsive. They love to talk to people about people, and are colorful storytellers.
They’re down to earth and find the fun in everything.
Communication/Learning Styles: Easy to communicate with, have great warmth when talking about
others, and they create a loving environment as their capacity for empathy allows them to do so. While
learning, ESFPs tend to find interest in learning about things they enjoy. They learn quick and easily when
materiel is given in a visual manner. They do great with debates, games, and group work.
Careers: Social work, Social counseling, Early childhood education, Media entertainment
Famous People: Steve Irwin, Kyle Petty, Willard Scott, Gracie Allen
8. ISTJ: Extraverted Sensing Thinking Judging
Description: They have a strong sense of right and wrong, and feel it is their duty in a sense to keep things
in line. They are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others and find themselves upset with lack of
commitment, but fail to voice this frustration.
Communication/Learning Styles: Come across open and natural with communication but are precise and
very much so to the point, they care about rules in social settings. They love to learn about things that will
be helpful to them in the future and want to learn material presented as practical information. They enjoy
straightforward, real life examples when learning something new.
Careers: Military, Police, Engineers, Lawyers, Surgeons, Auditors
Famous People: George Washington, Andrew Johnson, George H.W. Bush, Herbert Hoover
9. ENFJ: Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging
Description: These people are global learners and see the big picture, they tend to the power to
manipulate people unintentionally, and see themselves as helpers. ENFJs typically have great
entrepreneurial abilities.
Communication/Learning Styles: They are good at earning people's trust and come across as confident,
supportive and energetic. ENFJs are always ready to join a conversation and initiate deep discussions
often. Educationally they want to learn what with be most helpful to society and people as a whole. They
pick up new material easily specifically when provided on a conceptual basis.
Careers: Sales, Healthcare, Teaching, Counseling, Social services
Famous People: Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Affleck
10. Conclusion:
The Humanmetrics Jung Typology Test is a phenomenal resource for people of all ages. It allows you to
deep dive into your “Type” and learn a myriad of different occupations, educational opportunities,
communication skills, and find learning environments conducive to you.
This website does a great job of providing positive affirmations when describing the 16 different types. I
Personally found it extremely encouraging as my results career wise matched what I intend to study in
college. This got me excited for my future, and I believe this test will continue to do the same for
generations to come.