Finding Careers to Match your Myers Briggs Personality Type
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Depending on your personality, you'll thrive in specific careers. After using the Myers Briggs Personality Test to determine your personality, check out the slides to discover what careers fit each type.
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- 1. FindingCareers to Match your Myers Briggs PersonalityType Vista College, Original posts- http://www.vistacollege.edu/blog/careers/careers-to-match-myers- briggs-personality-type-isfp-entp-istp-infj-enfj http://www.vistacollege.edu/blog/careers/careers-match-myers-briggs- personality-type-isfj-entj-estj-intj-istj-intp
- 2. What themyers Briggs PersonalityTest myers BriggsTest 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)
- 3. Where can you find the myers Briggs 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/
- 4. Top myers Briggs 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
- 5. 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
- 6. ISFP Best Careers for ISFP PersonalityTypes 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
- 7. 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% ofWomen
- 8. ENTP Best Careers for ENTP PersonalityTypes 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
- 9. 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
- 10. ISTP Best Careers for ISTP PersonalityTypes 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
- 11. 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
- 12. INJF Best Careers for INJF PersonalityTypes 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
- 13. 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
- 14. ENFJ Best Careers for ENFJ PersonalityTypes 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
- 15. 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
- 16. ISFJ Best Careers for ISFJ PersonalityTypes 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
- 17. 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
- 18. ENTJ Best Careers for ENTJ PersonalityTypes 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
- 19. 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
- 20. ESTJ Best Careers for ESTJ PersonalityTypes 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
- 21. 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
- 22. INTJ Best Careers for INTJ PersonalityTypes 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
- 23. 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