Careers for your Personality

Kristina Ierardi, M.A., GCDF

Coordinator, Career Planning & Placement
Cape Cod Community College
[email protected]
508-362-2131 ext. 4688
Grossman Student Commons 206E
 Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
Summary

• The MBTI is a reliable and valid instrument that measures and categorizes your
personality and behavior. It is not a test. There are no “right” or “wrong” answers.

• Around 1940 a mother-daughter team (Katharine C. Briggs and her daughter

Isabel Briggs Myers) developed this instrument to help people understand and use
Carl Jung’s theory of psychological type preferences.

• Swiss Psychologist, Carl Jung, (1875 – 1961) theorized that you can predict
differences in people’s behavior if you know how they prefer to use their mind.
According to Jung, we each have an inborn preference for using our mind in one
of two different ways, in four different categories:

Orientation to World Take in Information Make Decisions Take in Info. or Decide

Extraverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving
Energized by others Using five senses Logical, problem solvers Taking in information
or or or or
Introverted Intuition Feeling Judging
Energized by ideas, Using gut or instincts Consider others, Organizing information
emotions, memories compassionate and making decisions

• There are a total of 16 possible “types” based on unique combinations of the

preferences.

• Four letters are used to represent a type, for example a person with preferences for
Extraverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging is called an ESTJ.

• Each type has strengths and weaknesses. No type is better than another.

• People can use this assessment tool to validate their preferences on each of the
four dichotomies and understand the sixteen different personality types that result
from the interactions among preferences.

• Knowing your type can help you:

▪ choose a career that might be a good match for your personality

▪ understand others
▪ understand your own behavior
▪ communicate better with others
▪ work more cooperatively in groups with others
▪ manage people better in a work situation
▪ appreciate individual differences
▪ and more…

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 Personality Self-“Guesstimate”
Which side do you think more accurately describes you? Write the letter in the box at the end of each pair.

Orientation to the World My code:

Extraversion Introversion
Focus on the outer world of people and things Internal focus on ideas, memories, or emotion E or I
Receive energy from interacting with people Receive energy from reflecting on thoughts
Energized by taking action; active Prefer communicating in writing (over talking)
Prefer communicating by talking (over writing) Learn best by having time alone to process
Work out ideas by talking them through Prefer working in quiet environments
Learn best through sharing/doing/discussing Able to focus on one project at length
Have broad interests Known to be reflective, quiet, private, or deep

Preference for Taking In Information

Sensing iNtuition
Focus on the present; what is happening now Focus on future; possibilities and potential S or N
Prefer real/concrete/tangible information See the big picture, connections, or patterns
Attentive to details, specifics, and facts Remember specifics when part of a pattern
Enjoy tasks with an orderly, sequential format Imaginative and creative
Like having five senses engaged while working Bored by routine and sequential tasks
Work at a steady pace and have stamina Like solving problems and developing new skills
Known to be practical, steady, and orderly Have bursts of energy rather than stamina

Preference for Making Decisions

Thinking Feeling
Examine logical consequences of decisions Base decisions on subjective values T or F
Objectively weigh the pros and cons Enjoy appreciating and supporting others
Base decisions on impersonal analysis and logic Actively look for qualities to praise in others
Energized by problem solving and critiquing Value and create harmonious environments
Seek standard principles to apply uniformly Honor each person as a unique individual
Look for cause/effect relationships in data Assess impacts of decisions on others
Consider feelings when presented as facts Work best in supportive, encouraging settings

Preference for Either Taking In Information or Making Decisions

Judging Perceiving
Prefer to make decisions with information Prefer to take in information and understand J or P
Make decisions as soon as possible Keep things open-ended as long as possible
Enjoy having closure; like things settled Seek to experience and live life; not control it
Plan and organize their world Open to new options and last-minute changes
Like roles and expectations to be clear Enjoy starting projects but often never finish
Enjoy getting things done/being productive Able to adapt; flexible
Plan ahead to avoid last minute stresses Energized by last minute pressures

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 Next Steps
After completing the Self-guesstimate, take the MBTI assessment:

1. Complete the online or self-scoring packet to validate your type preferences. To obtain an assessment,
contact Career Planning and Placement at 508-362-2131 ext. 4688 for an appointment.

2. Find Out More About Your Type Online

Once you know your four letter type, go onto the following FREE web sites to find out more
information about yourself, careers that might be a good match for you, how you might act in group
situations, how you might behave in different relationships, etc.

· www.personalitypage.com

· www.personalitypathways.com

· www.typelogic.com

· www.teamtechnology.co.uk/mb-types.htm

You may also link to these sites from the Career Planning and Placement section of the Cape Cod
Community College web site at http://www.capecod.edu/web/guest/resources/career/assessments.
Additionally, there are other free assessments you can link to via the College’s web site.

3. Use the Careers To Consider pages in this packet to BRAINSTORM for careers that might be a good
match for your personality.

4. Research careers of interest to you to gather accurate information and realistically evaluate your options.

5. Make a decision.

6. Put a career plan together. Assistance is available at CCCC from Career Planning and Placement,
Transfer Counseling and Academic Advising.

7. Act. Put your plan into action.

8. Evaluate your progress and modify your goals, plan, and actions as necessary.

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 On The Job Stressors By Type

Select careers where you will avoid or minimize the following stressors
for your personality preferences:

Extravert Stressors: Introvert Stressors:

Working alone Working with others
Having to communicate by email Talking on the phone a lot
Lengthy work periods with no interruptions Frequent Interruptions
Having to reflect before taking action Having to act quickly without reflection
Having to focus in-depth on one thing Having too many concurrent tasks
Getting feedback only in writing Getting frequent verbal feedback

Sensing Stressors: iNtuitive Stressors:

Attending to own and others’ insights Having to attend to realities
Having to do old things in new ways Having to do things the proven way
Having to give an overview without details Having to attend to details
Looking for the meaning in facts Checking the accuracy of facts
Focusing on possibilities Needing to focus on past experience
Too many complexities Being required to be practical

Thinking Stressors: Feeling Stressors:

Using personal experience to assess situations Analyzing situations objectively
Adjusting to individual differences and needs Setting criteria and standards
Noticing and appreciating what is positive Critiquing and focusing on flaws
Using empathy/personal values to make decisions Using logic alone to make decisions
Having other react to questioning as divisive Asking questions that feel divisive

Judging Types: Perceiving Types:

Waiting for structure to emerge from the process Having to organize self or others
Being expected to use “inner timing” Working within time frames and deadlines
Working with too flexible time frames/deadlines Others’ distrust of last minute energy
Having to marshal energy at the last minute Having to finish and move on
Staying open to reevaluation of tasks Developing contingency plans
Dealing with surprises Being required to plan ahead
“Winging” it Being on time

Source: Consulting Psychologists Press MBTI Manual

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ESTJ
“Practical Expeditors”

Accountant Government Administrator Steelworker

Accounting Internal Auditor Health Services Administrator Stock Broker
Actor Human Resources Administrator Supervisor
Architect Insurance Agent Technical Teacher
Attorney Judge Technical Trainer
Auditor Law Enforcement Officer Telecommunications Security
Bank Officer Legal Assistant
Banker Loan Officer
Biologist Logistics and Supply Manager
Budget Analyst Management Consultant
Business Consultant Marketing Professional
Business Executive Medical Technician
Chemist Military Officer
Chief Information Officer (CIO) Mortgage Broker
Clinical Technician Nurse
Community Health Worker Office Manager
Computer Analyst Paralegal
Computer Specialist Park Ranger
Construction Worker Pharmaceutical Sales
Cook Pharmacist
Corporate Trainer Photographer
Corrections Officer Physician: General Manager
Credit Analyst Police Officer
Credit Investigator Primary Care Physician
Criminal Investigator Private Investigator
Data Analyst Probation Officer
Database Manager Project Manager
Dentist Psychiatrist
Designer Psychologist
Detective Public Official
Economics Analyst Public Relations Specialist
Educational Consultant Purchasing Agent
EEG Technician Real Estate Agent
Electronics Expert Regulatory Compliance Officer
Engineer Researcher
English Teacher Sales Manager
Factory Supervisor Salesperson
Farmer School Principal
Financial Advisor Science Teacher
Financial Planner Scientist
Fine Artist Security Guard
Franchise Owner Social Science Teacher
Funeral Director Social Scientist
General Contractor Social Worker

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ISTJ
“Logical Assimilators”

Accountant Health Care Administrator Regulatory Compliance Officer

Actuary Information Officer Religious Teacher
Aeronautical Engineer Insurance Underwriter Researcher
Air Force Personnel Interior Decorator School Principal
Architect IRS Agent Secretary
Artist Judge Site Supervisor
Auditor Lab Technologist Social Services Administrator
Banker Labor Relations Worker Social Worker
Bookkeeper Law Enforcement Manager Special Education Teacher
Business Manager Legal Assistant Speech Pathologist or Therapist
Cashier Librarian Steelworker
Chemist Library Assistant Supervisor
Child-care Worker Machine Equipment Operator Teacher's Aide
Cleaning Service Worker Management Consultant Technical Writer
Community Health Worker Manager/Supervisor Technical/Trades Teacher
Computer Analyst Mathematics Teacher Veterinarian
Computer Operator Mechanic Word Processing Specialist
Computer Technician Meteorologist
Consultant Military Officer
Corrections Officer Minister
Cosmetologist Musician
Counselor Nursing Administrator
Crafts Worker Nursing Educator
Curator Office Clerical Worker
Customer Service Representative Office Manager
Dentist Optician
Detective Personnel Manager
Education Administrator Pharmacist
Efficiency Analyst Pharmacy Technician
Electrical Engineering Technician Physical Therapist
Electrician Physician
Elementary School Teacher Physician
Engineer Police Detective
Engineering Technologist Police Officer
Executive Manager/Supervisor Pollution Control Specialist
Farmer Preschool Teacher
Financial Planner/Manager Priest or Spiritual Advisor
Food-service Worker Probation Officer
Geologist Public Health Nurse
Government Manager Purchasing Agent
Guard Reading Teacher
Hairdresser Real Estate Agent

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ESTP
“Logical Responders”

Aeronautical Engineer Guard Purchasing Agent

Artisan Hairdresser Radiological Technician
Athletic Coach Insurance Agent Real Estate agent
Auctioneer Insurance Fraud Investigator Recreational Attendant
Auditor Insurance Sales Receptionist
Banker Investigator Rehabilitation Counselor
Bartender laboratory Technologist Reporter
Biologist Laborer Respiratory Therapist
Book keeper Land Developer Sale Person
Budget Analyst Library Worker Small-Business Manager
Carpenter Lifeguard Social Services Worker
Cashier Logistic And Supply Manager Special Events Producer
Chef Machine Operator Sports Caster
Child Care Worker Marine Biologist Sports Medic
Clerical Supervisor Marketing Specialist Sports Merchandise Sales
Clerical Worker Mason Stockbroker
Community Health Worker Mechanic Teacher (Adult education)
Computer Programmer Mediator Tour Agent
Construction Worker Medical Assistant Transportation Worker
Consultant Medical Technician Travel Agent
Correctional Officer Musician Veterinary Assistant
Cosmetologist Negotiator Veterinarian
Counselor News Reporter Waitperson
Craft Worker Nursing Aide
Critical Care Nurse Optometrist
Dancer Paramedic
Dental Assistant Park Ranger
Dental Hygienist Performer
Designer Pharmacist
Detective Photographer
Editor Physical Therapist
Electrician Physicians Assistant
Electronics technician Pilot
Emergency medical Technician Plumber
Emergency Response Worker Police officer
Engineer Preschool / High School Teacher
Farmer Primary Care Physician
Film Producer Private Investigator
Financial Advisor Probation Officer
Firefighter Professional Athlete
Fitness Instructor Project Editor
Flight attendant Promoter
Floral Designer Public Health Nurse
General Contractor Public Relations Specialist

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ISTP
“Practical Analyzers”

Accountant Health Practitioner Psychologist

Actor Hunter Public Relations Specialist
Adult Education Teacher Information Services Developer Purchasing Agent
Airline Mechanic Intelligence Agent Race Car Driver
Architect Interpreter or Translator Researcher
Attorney Inventor Respiratory Therapist
Automotive Products Retailer Investment Banker School Bus Driver
Banker Journalist Securities Analyst
Biologist Judge Security Guard
Carpenter Laboratory Technician Social Scientist
Chemist Laborer Software Designer
Cleaning Service Worker Legal Assistant Software Developer
College Administrator Legal Investigator Sports Equipment Merchandising
Commercial Artist Legal Mediator Sports Equipment Sales
Computer Programmer Legal Secretary Steelworker
Computer Repair Technician Logistics and Supply Manager Strategic Planner
Computer Specialist Machine Operator Suicide Prevention Counselor
Computer Systems Analyst Manager - Government Surveyor
Construction Worker Manager - Small Business Technical Trainer
Cook Manager - Utilities Transportation Operator
Corrections Officer Marine Biologist University Professor
Crafts Worker Mathematician Veterinarian
Crisis Counselor Mathematics Teacher Weapons Operator
Dental Assistant Mechanic Writer
Dental Hygienist Medical Technologist Youth Counselor
Dentist Military Officer
Detective Musician
Detective Network Integration Specialist
Economist Occupational Therapist
Editor Office Manager
EEG Technologist Optometrist
Electrical Technologist Paralegal
Electrician Park Ranger
Electronics Specialist Pharmaceutical Sales
Emergency Medical Technician Pharmacist
Engineer Photographer
Entertainer Physical Therapist
Exercise Physiologist Physician
Farmer Pilot
Financial Planner Plastic Surgeon
Fine Artist Police Officer
Fire Fighter Private Investigator
Fire Marshal Probation Officer
Firefighter Psychiatrist

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ESFJ
“Practical Contributors”

Actor Hairdresser Primary Care Physician

Adult Education Teacher Health Education Practitioner Psychiatrist
Advertising Health Teacher Psychologist
Alcohol/Addiction Counselor High School Teacher Public Relations Specialist
Art Teacher Home Economist Radiology Technologist
Artist Home Health Aide Reading Teacher
Athletic Coach Home Health Care Services Real Estate Agent
Bilingual Educator Host/Hostess Real Estate Broker
Bookkeeper Human Resources Administrator Receptionist
Business Administrator Insurance Agent Recreational Director
Business Manager Interpreter Religious Educator
Career Counselor Journalist Respiratory Therapist
Caterer Language Arts Teacher Restaurant Worker
Child Care Worker Legal Assistant Retail Owner/Operator
Child Welfare Worker Librarian Sales Associate
Communications Director Licensed Practical Nurse Sales Manager
Community College Professor Lifeguard Secretary
Community Health Worker Management Consultant Site Supervisor
Construction Worker Massage Therapist Social Worker
Corrections Officer Media Communications Specialist Special Education Teacher
Cosmetologist Medical Assistant Speech Pathologist
Counselor Medical Secretary Supervisor
Credit Counselor Medical Technician Teacher's Aide
Crisis/Suicide Counselor Merchandise Planner Telemarketer
Customer Service Representative Middle School Teacher Translator
Dental Assistant Minister/Priest/Rabbi Typist
Dental Hygienist Music Teacher Veterinarian
Dentist Musical Composer Writer
Designer Musician
Dietitian Nurse
Drama Teacher Nursing Consultant
Eco-Tourism Specialist Nursing Educator
Editor Nutritionist
Elementary School Teacher Occupational Therapist
Employee Assistance Counselor Office Manager
English Teacher Optician
Entertainer Optometrist
Family Physician Paralegal
Flight Attendant Pediatric Medicine
Funeral Home Director Pharmacist
Fund-raiser Pharmacy Technician
Genealogist Physical Therapist
Graphic Designer Police Detective
Guard Preschool Teacher

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ISFJ
“Compassionate Assimilators”

Accountant Financial Manager Nurse Aide

Actuary Financial Analyst Nurse Educator
Aeronautical Engineer Food-Service Worker Nursing Consultant
Air Force Personnel Genealogist Nutritionist
Alcohol/Addiction Counselor General Practice Physician Optician
Architect Geologist Paralegal
Artist Guard Personnel Manager
Auditor Guidance Counselor Pharmacist
Banker Hairdresser Pharmacy Technician
Bookkeeper Health Care Administrator Physical Therapist
Cashier Health Education Practitioner Physician
Chemist Health Services Worker Police Detective
Child Care Worker Health Technologist Police Officer
Child Welfare counselor Home Health Care Sales Pollution Control Specialist
Cleaning Service Worker Home Health Social Worker Preschool Teacher
Clerical Assistant or Office Worker Information Officer Priest or Spiritual Advisor
Clerical Supervisor Innkeeper Probation Officer
Community Health Worker Insurance Underwriter Public Health Nurse
Computer Analyst Interior Decorator Purchasing Agent
Computer Operator Judge Radiological Technician
Computer Technician Lab Technologist Reading Teacher
Corrections Officer Labor Relations Worker Real Estate Agent
Cosmetologist Legal Assistant Real Estate Broker
Counselor Librarian Regulatory Compliance Officer
Crafts Worker Library Assistant Religious Education Teacher
Credit Counselor Licensed Practical Nurse Researcher
Critical Care Nurse Machine Equipment Operator Respiratory Therapist
Curator Management Consultant Retail Business Owner
Customer Service Representative Management Executive School Principal
Dental Assistant Manager - Business Secretary
Dental Hygienist Manager - Government Site Supervisor
Dentist Manager - Law Enforcement Social Services Administrator
Detective Math Teacher Social Worker
Dietitian Mechanic Special Education Teacher
Education Administrator Medical Equipment Sales Speech Pathologist
Efficiency Analyst Medical Records Administrator Speech Therapist
Electrical Engineer Medical Technologist Steelworker
Electrician Merchandise Planner Supervisor
Electronic Engineering Technician Meteorologist Teacher Aide
Elementary School Teacher Military Officer Technical Teacher
Engineer Minister Technical Writer
Engineering Technologist Musician Trades Teacher
Family Physician Nurse Veterinarian
Farmer Nurse Administrator Word Processor

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ESFP
“Compassionate Responders”

Adult Education Teacher Floral Designer Police Detective

Aeronautical Engineer Fund-raiser Police Officer
Athletic Coach General Contractor Preschool Teacher
Auditor Guard Primary Care Physician
Biologist Hairdresser Probation Officer
Bookkeeper High School Teacher Project Editor
Carpenter Home Health Aide Promoter
Chef Host/Hostess Public Health Nurse
Child Care Provider Insurance Agent Public Relations Specialist
Child Welfare Counselor Investigator Radiological Technician
Clerical Supervisor Journalist Real Estate Agent
Comedian Labor Relations Mediator Receptionist
Community Health Worker Laboratory Technologist Recreational Attendant
Computer Programmer Laborer Rehabilitation Counselor
Construction Worker Land Developer Reporter
Consultant Library Staff Member Respiratory Therapist
Corporate Trainer Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Retail Merchandiser/Planner
Correctional Officer Lifeguard Salesperson
Cosmetologist Machine Operator Secretary
Counselor Marine Biologist Small Business Manager
Critical Care Nurse Marketing Specialist Social Worker
Dancer Mason Special Events Producer
Dental Assistant Massage Therapist Stockbroker
Dental Hygienist Mechanic Tour Agent
Designer Mediator Tour Operator
Dietitian Medical Assistant Transportation Worker
Diversity Trainer Medical Technician Travel Agent
Dog Trainer Middle School Teacher Veterinarian
Early Childhood Education Teacher Musician Veterinary Assistant
Editor Negotiator Veterinary Technician
Electrician Nursing Aide Waitperson
Electronics Technician Nutritionist
Elementary Education Teacher Occupational Therapist
Emergency Medical Technician Optician
Emergency Response Worker Optometrist
Emergency Room Nurse Park Ranger
Engineer Performer
Entertainment Promoter Pharmacist
Exercise Physiologist Pharmacy Technician
Farmer Photographer
Film Producer Physical Therapist
Financial Advisor Physician's Assistant
Firefighter Pilot
Flight Attendant Plumber

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ISFP
“Practical Enhancers”

Actor Executive Secretary Police Detective

Administrative Assistant Exercise Physiologist Police Officer
Alcohol/Drug Counselor Fashion Designer Potter
Animal Groomer Fine Artist Psychiatrist
Animal Trainer Forester Psychologist
Architect Gardener Public Health Nurse
Art Teacher Geologist Reading Teacher
Artist Graphic Designer Recreational Attendant
Beautician Health Service Worker Registered Nurse
Biologist High School Teacher Rehabilitation Counselor
Bookkeeper Home Health Care Sales Religion Teacher
Botanist Home Health Social Worker Religious Worker
Carpenter Human Resources Specialist Reporter
Chef Interior Designer Researcher
Child Care Worker Jeweler Respiratory Therapist
Child Welfare Counselor Journalist Sales Representative
Cleaning Service Worker Laboratory Technologist School Bus Driver
Clerical Supervisor Landscape Designer Secretary
Clerk Legal Assistant Social Scientist
Composer Legal Secretary Social Worker
Computer Operator Librarian Special Education Teacher
Construction Worker Licensed Practical Nurse Sports Equipment Sales
Cook Lifeguard Storekeeper
Corrections Officer Machine Operator Surveyor
Crafts Worker Marine Biologist Tapestry Worker
Crisis Counselor Massage Therapist Teacher's Aide
Crisis Hotline Operator Mechanic Therapist
Customer Service Representative Media Specialist Translator or Interpreter
Dancer Medical Assistant Travel Sales
Dental Assistant Medical Technologist Typist
Dental Hygienist Merchandise Planner Veterinarian Assistant
Designer Musician Visiting Nurse
Dietitian Nursing Aide Vocational Counselor
Drama Teacher Nutritionist Waiter/Waitress
Early Childhood Education Teacher Occupational Therapist Writer
Editor Optician Youth Counselor
Educational Consultant Optometrist
Educational Counselor Painter
Electrician Paralegal
Electronic Technician Personal Coach
Elementary School Teacher Personal Trainer
Engineer Pharmacy Technician
English Teacher Physical Therapist
Entertainer Physician

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ENFJ
“Insightful Contributors”

Actor Family Physician Pediatric Medicine

Administrative Assistant Flight Attendant Pharmacist
Adult Education Teacher Fund-raiser Pharmacy Technician
Advertising Account Manager Funeral Home Director Physical Therapist
Advertising Director Graphic Designer Police Detective
Alcohol/Addiction Counselor Guidance Counselor Preschool Teacher
Art Teacher Hairdresser Program Designer
Artist Health Education Practitioner Psychiatrist
Athletic Coach Health Teacher Psychologist
Bank Manager High School Teacher Public Relations Specialist
Bank Teller Holistic Health Practitioner Radiology Technologist
Bilingual Education Teacher Home Economist Reading Teacher
Bookkeeper Human Resources Administrator Real Estate Agent
Business Manager Insurance Agent Receptionist
Career Counselor Interpreter Recreational Director
Caterer Journalist Recruiter
Child Welfare Worker Language Teacher Residential Housing Director
Child-care Worker Legal Assistant Respiratory Therapist
Clergy/Ministry Librarian Sales Associate
Communications Director Licensed Practical Nurse Sales Manager
Community College Professor Lifeguard Secretary
Community Health Provider Magazine Editor Security Guard
Composer Management Consultant Small Business Executive
Construction Worker Marketing Executive Social Services Worker
Corporate Trainer Massage Therapist Social Worker
Corrections Officer Media Communications Specialist Special Education Teacher
Cosmetologist Medical Assistant Speech Pathologist
Crisis/Suicide Counselor Medical Secretary Supervisor
Dean of Students Medical Technician Teacher's Aide
Dental Assistant Middle School Teacher Translator
Dental Hygienist Music Teacher Travel Agent
Dentist Musician TV Producer
Designer Newscaster Veterinarian
Dietitian Non-profit Director Writer
Diversity Consultant Nurse
Drama Teacher Nursing Consultant
Eco-tourism Specialist Nursing Educator
Editor Nutritionist
Elementary School Teacher Occupational Therapist
Employee Assistance Counselor Office Manager
English Teacher Optician
Entertainer Optometrist

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
INFJ
“Compassionate Visionaries”

Health Care Administrator Aeronautical Engineer Military Officer

Community Health Worker Bookkeeper Police Officer
Pharmacist Cashier Pollution Control Specialist
Pharmacy Technician Computer Operator Regulatory Compliance Officer
Physician Curator Cleaning Service Worker
Veterinarian Library Assistant Crafts Worker
Social Services Administrator Office/Clerical Worker Farmer
Education Administrator Secretary Machine Equipment or Process
Corrections Officer Architect Operator
Supervisor in various fields Interior Decorator Mechanic
Electrician Musician Steelworker
Legal Assistant Guard
Librarian Police Detective
Real Estate Agent Accountant
Word Processor Actuary
Critical Care Nurse Auditor
Dental Assistant Banker
Dental Hygienist Financial Consultant
Dietitian Financial Manager
Nutritionist Efficiency Analyst
Health Education Pratitioner Information Officer
Health Service Worker Insurance Underwriter
Health Technologist Purchasing Agent
Licensed Practical Nurse Researcher
Medical Records Administrator Chemist
Medical Technologist Computer Analyst
Nurse Computer Technician
Nurse Aide Dentist
Nursing Consultant Electrical or Electronic
Nursing Educator Engineering Technician
Physical Therapist Engineer
Physician Engineering Technologist
Public Health Nurse Geologist
Speech Pathologist Lab technologist
Speech Therapist Meteorologist
Probation Officer Technical Writer
Teacher Consultant
Teacher’s Aide Labor Relations Worker
Child-care Worker Management Consultant
Cosmetologist Manager
Customer Service Personnel Manager
Representative School Principal
Food Service Worker Air Force Personnel
Hairdresser Detective
Optician Judge

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ENFP
“Compassionate Explorers”
Actor Health and Wellness Teacher Reporter
Advertising Account Manager Health Care Worker Research Assistant
Advertising Creative Director Holistic Health Practitioner Residential Housing Director
Alcohol/Addiction Counselor Human Resources Manager Restaurant Owner
Art Teacher Human Resources Personnel Salesperson
Artist Human Resources Trainer School Guidance Counselor
Attorney Interior Decorator/Designer Scientific Investigator
Bilingual Education Teacher Inventor Scientific Researcher
Biologist Investment Counselor Screenwriter
Business Consultant Journalist Social Worker
Career Counselor Leadership Consultant Special Education Teacher
Cartoonist Legal Mediator Speech Pathologist
Character Actor Magazine Art Director Speech-Language Pathologist
Chemical Engineer Management Consultant Strategic Planner
Child Welfare Counselor Manager Vocational Counselor
Columnist Marketing Consultant Writer
Community College Professor Marketing Executive
Composer Massage Therapist
Computer Programmer Mechanical Engineer
Computer Specialist Merchandise Planner
Computer Systems Analyst Music Teacher
Conference Planner Musician
Construction Worker Newscaster
Consultant Nutritionist
Copy Writer Occupational Therapist
Corporate Trainer Ombudsperson
Corrections Officer Outplacement Consultant
Dental Hygienist Pastoral Counselor
Development Director Photographer
Dietitian Physical Therapist
Diversity Trainer Physician
Drama Teacher Playwright
Early Childhood Ed.Teacher Political Analyst
Editor Politician
Educational Consultant Preschool Teacher
Electrician Probation Officer
Employee Assistance Counselor Psychiatrist
Employment Development SpecialistPsychologist
Engineer Public Relations Specialist
English Teacher Public Relations Specialist
Entertainer Publicist
Entrepreneur Publicity Writer
Environmental Attorney Rehabilitation Counselor
Fine Artist Religious Worker

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
INFP
“Insightful Enhancers”

Actor Fashion Designer Psychiatrist

Administrative Assistant Fine Artist Psychology
Animal Groomer Forester Public Health Nurse
Architect Gardener Public health Nurse
Artist Geologist Recreational Attendant
Audiologist Graphic Designer Registered Nurse
Beautician Health Technologist Religious Educator
Bilingual Education Teacher Health-Service Worker Religious Worker
Biologist Holistic Health Practitioner Reporter
Book Keeper Home Health Social Worker Researcher
Botanist Human Resources Specialist Respiratory Therapist
Carpenter Interior Design School-Bus Driver
Child Welfare Counselor Interpreter Secretary
Child-Care Worker Journalist Social Scientist
Church Worker Laboratory Technologist Social Worker
Cleaning Service Landscape Designer Special Education Teacher
Clerical Supervisor Legal Assistant Speech Language Pathologist
Clerk Legal Mediator Surveyor
College Professor Librarian Teacher Grades K-12
Composer Licensed Practical Nurse Teacher's Aide
Computer Operator Lifeguard Therapist
Construction Worker Machine Operator Therapist Physical
Consultant Marine Biologist Trainer
Cook Massage Therapist Translator
Corrections Officer Mechanic Veterinarian Assistant
Counselor Media Specialist Waitperson
Crafts Worker Medical Assistant Writer
Crisis Hotline Operator Medical Technologist
Customer Service Representative Minister
Dental Assistant Missionary
Dental Hygienist Musician
Designer Novelist
Dietitian Nursing Aide
Diversity Manager Nutritionist
Early Childhood Teacher Occupational Therapist
Editor Optician
Educational Consultant Optometrist
Electrician Personal Coach
Electronic technician Pharmacy Technician
Employee Assistant Counselor Physician
Employment Developer Poet
Engineer Police Detective
Entertainer Police Officer
Executive Secretary Priest

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ENTJ
“Insightful Expeditors”

Accountant Guard Social Worker

Actor Human Resources Professional Steelworker
Administrator Insurance Agent Stockbroker
Advertising Account Manager International Sales and Marketing Supervisor
Architect Investigator Technical Trainer
Attorney Judge Telecommunications Worker
Auditor Labor Relations Officer Trades Teacher - High School
Banker Law Enforcement Officer
Biologist Legal Assistant
Biomedical Engineer Logistics Consultant
Business Consultant Management Consultant
Business Executive Marketing Manager
Chemical Engineer Media Planner/Buyer
Chemist Medical Assistant
College Professor Medical Technician
Community Health Worker Military Officer
Computer Analyst Mortgage Broker
Construction Worker Network Integration Specialist
Cook Nurse
Corporate Finance Attorney Office Manager
Corporate Trainer Park Ranger
Corrections Officer Personnel Manager
Crafts Worker Pharmaceutical Sales Manager
Credit Investigator Pharmacist
Data Analyst Photographer
Dentist Physician
Designer Probation Officer
Detective Program Designer
Economics Analyst Project Manager
Economist Psychiatrist
Education Consultant Psychologist
Electronics Expert Public Official
Employment Specialist Public Relations Specialist
Engineer Purchasing Agent
English Teacher Real Estate Agent
Environmental Engineer Researcher
Farmer Sales Manager
Financial Advisor Salesperson
Financial Planner School Principal
Fine Artist Science Teacher
Franchise Owner Scientist
Funeral Director Security Guard
General Contractor Social Science Teacher
Government Employee Social Scientist

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
INTJ
“Logical Visionaries”

Actor Investment Banker Telecommunications Security

Architect Journalist Translator
Artist Judge Universal Design Architect
Astronomer Librarian Writer
Attorney Management Consultant
Audiologist Manager
Auditor Marketing Professional
Biologist Massage Therapist
Biomedical Researcher Mathematician
Business Analyst Media Specialist
Cardiologist Mediator
Chemist Medical Assistant
Civil Engineer Medical Secretary
College Professor Metallurgical Engineer
Composer Musician
Computer Programmer Network Integration Specialist
Computer Systems Analyst Neurologist
Consultant News Analyst
Corporate Trainer Nurse
Counselor Nutritionist
Credit Investigator Occupational Therapist
Curriculum Designer Operations Researcher Engineer
Dental Hygienist Organizational Development Specialist
Dentist Pharmaceutical Researcher (R&D)
Design Engineer Pharmacist
Designer Pharmacologist
Dietitian Photographer
Economist Physician
Editor Psychiatrist
Editor/Art Director Public Relations Specialist
Education Consultant Publicist
Electronic Technician Psychologist
Engineer Religious Worker
Entertainer Reporter
Environmental Planner Researcher
Financial Planner School Administrator
Freelance Media Planner School Principal
Human Resources Social Scientist
Information Services Specialist Social Services Worker
Informational -Graphics Designer Software and Systems Developer
Intellectual Properties Attorney Speech Pathologist
International Banker Strategic Planner
Interpreter Teacher
Inventor Telecommunications Expert

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
ENTP
“Logical Explorers”

Actor Marketing Planner/Buyer Venture Capitalist

Advertising Creative Director Marketing Researcher Vocational Counselor
Advertising Director Mechanical Engineer Writer
Art Teacher Music Teacher Youth Counselor
Artist Musician
Attorney Network Integration Specialist
Biologist Newscaster
Cartoonist Nutritionist
Chemical Engineer Occupational Therapist
Community College Professor Ombudsman
Composer Outplacement Counselor
Computer Programmer Personnel Systems Developer
Computer Systems Analyst Photographer
Conference Planner Physician
Construction Worker Political Analyst
Corrections Officer Politician
Dental Hygienist Preschool Teacher
Diversity Trainer Probation Officer
Drama Teacher Psychiatrist
Editor Psychologist
Educational Consultant Public Relations Specialist
Electrician Publicist
Engineer Radio Host
Entertainer Radio Producer
Entrepreneur Real Estate Agent
Financial Planner Real Estate Developer
Fine Artist Rehabilitation Counselor
Health and Wellness Teacher Religious Worker
Health Care Worker Reporter
Human Resources Personnel Research Assistant
Industrial Design Manager Restaurant/Bar Owner
Interior Designer Salesperson
International Marketing Specialist School Guidance Counselor
Inventor Scientific Investigator
Investment Broker Scientific Researcher
Investment Planner Social Worker
Journalist Special Education Teacher
Leadership Consultant Special Projects Developer
Literary Agent Speech Pathologist
Logistics Consultant Sports Marketing Professional
Magazine Art Director Strategic Planner
Management Consultant Technical Trainer
Manager Television Producer
Marketing Director TV/Talk Show Host

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 CAREERS TO CONSIDER
INTP
“Insightful Analyzers”

Accountant Guard Psychoanalyst

Actor Health Practitioner Psychologist
Archaeologist Historian Public Relations Specialist
Architect Information Services Developer Purchasing Agent
Attorney Intelligence Agent Race-Car Driver
Biologist Interpreter Researcher
Biomedical Engineer Inventor Respiratory Therapist
Carpenter Investigator School bus Driver
Change Management Consultant Investment Banker Scientist
Chemist Journalist Securities Analyst
Cleaning-Service Worker Judge Social Scientist
College Administrator laboratory Technician Steel Worker
College Faculty Administrator laborer Strategic Planner
College Teacher/advanced students Lawyer Surveyor
Commercial Artist Legal Assistant Systems Analyst/Data Base
Computer Analyst Legal Mediator Teacher
Computer Programmer Logician Technical Trainer
Computer Repair Technician Machine Operator Translator
Computer Software Designer Manager Transportation Operator
Computer Software Developer Marine Biologist Veterinarian
Computer Specialist Mathematician Writer
Construction Worker Mechanic
Cook Medical Technologist
Corrections Officer Military Officer
Counselor Musician
Crafts Worker Network Integration Specialist
Creative writer Neurologist
Dancer New Market Conceptualizer
Dentist Occupational Therapist
Dental Assistant Optometrist
Dental hygienist Park Ranger
Detective Pharmacist
Economist Pharmacist
Editor Philosopher
Electrical Technologist Photographer
Electrician Photographer
Electronic Technologist Physical Therapist
Emergency Medical Technician Physician
Engineer Physicist
Entertainer Pilot
Farmer Plastic Surgeon
Financial Planner Police Officer
Fine Artist Probation Officer
Firefighter Product Conceptualizer

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 MBTI and Learning Styles and Strategies
Extroverts (E) are energized by interaction with others. They are people of action. Es are pulled into
social life and find it difficult to settle down, read, or concentrate on homework. They may find college
tasks, such as reading, research, and writing challenging because they are solitary endeavors. They learn
best by talking and physically engaging in the environment. Extroverts learn better in small classroom
settings where students can actively engage in conversations with peers and professors as opposed to
large lecture style classrooms where listening is the primary activity. Extroverts enjoy oral feedback from
professors, as well as conversations before/after class or during office hours. Additionally, extraverts
benefit from study groups where they can learn through speaking with others.

Introverts (I) are energized by the inner world of reflection, thought, and contemplation. They need
space and time alone. Introverts like reading, lectures, and written work. Therefore, they generally do well
in traditional classroom settings. Introverts may hesitate to speak up in class but may benefit from one-on-
one conversations with a professor or written feedback. Online courses may work well for introverts as
many often engage more in chat rooms or via email than contributing orally to a class discussion.
Introverts may need time alone to reflect, process, and reenergize before joining a group or study group.

Sensing (S) people rely heavily on their five senses to take in information. They may be good listeners or
visually oriented learners. They also enjoy hands-on learning experiences. They like concrete facts,
organization, and structure. They learn well from organized lectures or presentations. They are good at
memorization. Sensing people usually like outlines, clear guidelines, and specifics. A syllabus is an
important learning tool for Sensing types. As Sensing types often have difficulty with theory, they may
struggle in classes where theoretical concepts are commonplace such as psychology or philosophy.

Intuitive (N) people see the world through intuition. They learn by hunches. Intuitive students may not
read a test question all the way through, sometimes missing a key part. Intuitive types want to know the
theory before deciding that facts are important and will always ask "why". They are creative and
innovative and may struggle following strict sets of instructions or on multiple choice tests. Ns also work
with bursts of energy. Ns will write their term paper and then finish the required outline.

Thinking (T) people decide on the basis of logic, analysis, and reason. They may be great at figuring out
logical problems and analyzing problems. They may voice their strong opinions in the classroom. They
expect fairness in grading, equal treatment of all students and adherence to fair classroom policies.

Feeling (F) persons decide on the basis of their feelings, personal likes and dislikes. Feeling types value
harmony and are distressed by interpersonal friction. Harmony in the classroom, with classmates and with
the professor will be of ultimate importance for Feeling types.

Judging (J) types try to order and control their world. They are decisive, may be closed-minded, and are
usually well organized. They meet deadlines, like planning, and prefer to work on only one thing at a
time. Judging types will usually have very well organized notebooks, and will structure their time to
complete assignments promptly. Judging types will struggle if changes occur and they need to adapt, or if
they are required to work with a group that is not as well organized, or if they need to cram for an exam.

Perceiving (P) types are spontaneous and don't like to be boxed in by deadlines or plans. They want to
gather more information before making a decision. They work at many things at once. Ps are flexible and
often good in emergencies when plans are disrupted. Their biggest problem is procrastination. Ps may
have trouble getting assignments in on time or budgeting their time. They may, however, actually do well
cramming for an exam or rushing to get a project finished as they thrive on last-minute pressure.

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 Communicating with MBTI Preferences

When communicating with Extroverts

Talk to them, preferably face to face
Present information to extroverts in groups as they will like to talk about it with each other
Emphasize the action to be taken
Expect extroverts to toss ideas out and speak up in group situations

When communicating with Introverts

Put in writing – send an email instead of calling
Present to them individually or in small groups
Give them time to reflect on their thoughts after receiving information and before sharing their ideas with
a group

When communicating with Sensing Types

Clearly present your topic in an orderly format
Give lots of details, facts and concrete examples
Use props, multimedia, or samples to help them see, hear, smell, touch, or taste your ideas
Focus on the tangible, practical results that can be achieved in the short term

When communicating with Intuitive Types (Ns)

Discuss the big picture and long-term possibilities
Emphasize ideas/concepts instead of details
If you must mention specifics, do so using patterns and emphasize their connections
Give them a problem to solve and allow them room to be innovative, novel and creative

When communicating with Thinking Types

Be brief – get to the point
Use logical (not emotional) arguments to appeal to the head, not the heart
Clearly identify any pros or cons to be weighed
Allow them time to critique
Expect them to be fair

When communicating with Feeling Types

Create a supportive, friendly environment
Begin with words of appreciation and identify areas of agreement
Use emotional arguments instead of logic and emphasize the effect on people involved
Self-disclose with personal anecdotes or examples

When communicating with Judging Types

Be prompt (or early) and stick to a schedule
Present information in an organized manner
Emphasize deadlines and timetables
Expect decisions to be made quickly
Don’t include surprises

When communicating with Perceiving Types

Expect to have fun
Leave extra time to actually get work done; a deadline will not really be perceived as the deadline
Present information as options that are modifiable and let them draw conclusions
Capitalize on their natural last-minute energy

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 What Celebrities and Characters Share Your Type?
ESTJ ESFP INFP
(The Supervisor) (The Entertainer/Performer) (The Idealist/Healer)
George W. Bush Helen Keller
Bob Hope
Nolan Ryan Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers)
Goldie Hawn James Taylor
Judge Judy Kyle Petty Amy Tan
Dr. Laura Schlesinger Magic Johnson Calvin (Calvin and Hobbes)
Lucy (Peanuts character) Charles Barkley
Bill Clinton ENTJ
ISTJ (The CEO/Field Marshal)
(The Investigator/Inspector) Napoleon Bonaparte
Queen Elizabeth II ISFP
Richard M. Nixon
Harry Truman (The Artisan/Composer)
Sigourney Weaver
Evander Holyfield Mozart
Margaret Thatcher
Jack Nicklaus Neil Simon
Alan Greenspan
Cliff Clavin (Cheers) Paul McCartney
Paul Pierce
ESTP INTJ
Brooke Shields (The Inventor/Mastermind)
(The Opportunist/Promoter)
Ernest Hemingway Ulysses S. Grant
Lucille Ball ENFJ Arnold Schwarzenegger
Pedro Martinez (The Educator/Teacher) Rudy Giuliani
Eddie Murphy Diane Sawyer Donald Rumsfeld
Madonna Oprah Winfrey General Colin Powell
Donald Trump Martin Luther King, Jr.
Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) ENTP
ISTP
Ben Affleck (The Strategizer/Inventor)
(The Athlete/Crafter)
Ted Williams Benjamin Franklin
Bruce Lee INFJ Walt Disney
Roger Clemens (The Wordsmith/Counselor) Red Auerbach
Larry Bird Aristophanes Vin Baker
Michael Jordan Mohandas Gandhi Bugs Bunny
Allen Iverson
Eleanor Roosevelt
Michael Landon INTP
ESFJ (The Logician/Architect)
(The Facilitator/Provider) Queen Noor
Socrates
George Washington Charles Darwin
Barbara Walters ENFP Albert Einstein
Terry Bradshaw (The Motivator/Champion) Mikhail Baryshnikov
Mary Tyler Moore Dave Thomas (Wendy's) Nelson Mandela
Sally Field
Meg Ryan Steven Spielberg
Monica (Friends)
Regis Philbin
ISFJ Dr. Doug Ross (ER)
(The Assistant/Protector) Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
Louisa May Alcott
David Copperfield
Ophelia (Hamlet)
Johnny Carson
Jerry Seinfeld
Sources: http://www.socionics.com/advan/famous.htm, www.keirsey.com
typelogic.com, and “Brain Sell”, The Boston Globe February 6, 2005.

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