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What's your Personality Type?
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator Test
Nic Name is an INTJ Life as an INTJ (Intravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger) People of this type tend to be autonomous, aloof and intellectual; imaginative, innovative, and unique; critical, analytical and logical; intellectually curious, driven to learn and increase their competence and knowledge; socially cautious and reserved; organized and definitive. The most important thing to INTJs is their independence and being able to live according to their own standards. Great careers for INTJs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is INTJ: Intellectual property attorney News analyst Design engineer Biomedical researcher Network integration specialist Software developer Psychiatrist Cardiologist Freelance writer Inventor Media planner Chief Financial Officer Webmaster Architect Desktop publishing specialist This is fairly accurate for me, but elements of both E/I are true for me. So, I did the test over and scored this, which is also very accurate for me, both as to interests and career choices. Life as an ENTJ (Extravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Judger) People of this type tend to be friendly, strong-willed and outspoken; honest, logical, and demanding of themselves and others; driven to demonstrate competence; creative with a global perspective; decisive, organized and efficient. The most important thing to ENTJs is demonstrating their competence and making important things happen. Great careers for ENTJs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENTJ: Chief Executive Officer Network integration specialist Management consultant Politician/political manager Franchise owner Financial planner Real estate developer Marketing executive Intellectual property attorney Investment consultant / planner Economic analyst Chemical engineer Educational consultant Judge (So, there's a bit more disclosure, Syc.) |
Just about anything could go for me. I pull from all of those categories. I put myself down as an ISTJ but it's hardly accurate. Matter does it not, for Yoda I fuckin' am.
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I'm an ENTP. Back when companies could afford to throw money away, mine sent me to an "interpersonal communications" seminar that started by giving everyone a Myers-Briggs test. Then we spent the next two days talking about the scores, and how people from certain categories should try to communicate with people from other categories.
I'm not usually hip on this kinda thing but it was a great session. For each of the four scales, the instructor would separate us into the two different groups and had us do some activity that accentuated the difference. For the intuitive/sensing scale, she said to both groups, "You must get to Los Angeles for a business meeting. You have three days and unlimited resources. Now, plan your trip." Each group had a whiteboard that the other couldn't see to take notes. She came to our (iNtuitive) group, and asked if we had any questions. We said no. Then we started planning how we would make a trip with unlimited resources.. renting an airplane, skydiving into Nevada, gambling in Vegas, buying a Ferrari, etc. The instructor, meanwhile, was spending a lot of time with the other (Sensing) group. Apparently they had more questions than we did. She came back after a while and asked again if we had any questions, and we told her no. After we were finished, we compared our whiteboards. When we saw the other group's, we all just started busting a gut. They had nothing but questions; they never started planning! "What kind of meeting is this? What will the weather be like? How long will we be there? Is anyone going with us? Do we have accomodations when we get there?" And on and on and on. The thinker/feeler discussion was even livelier. Apparently men tend to fall into the former, and women the latter. We got into this huge argument about the proper response to "how does this outfit look on me?" I tried to point out to these crazy women that if I ask a question like that, and you think I look silly, but you lie and say "you look fine" to stroke my ego, I'm gonna be pissed. If I ask a fucking question it's because I want the answer, not because I'm looking for warm fuzzies. If I look ridiculous, I wanna know before I go out in public and everyone sees me looking ridiculous. BTW Nic Name, that test you linked to was pretty piss-poor. I feel I can tell you that because you're a Thinker :). Unfortunately, I can't find a better one right now (the "authentic" tests are copyrighted), but it's supposed to ask several dozen one-or-the-other questions that aren't as difficult to answer. |
Is this one any better?
http://www.keirsey.com Undertoad: INTP "...they have less and less desire, if they ever had any, to direct the activities of others. Only when forced to by circumstance do they allow themselves to take charge of activities, and they exit the role as soon as they can without injuring the enterprise. "The INTPs' distant goal is always to rearrange the environment somehow, to shape, to construct, to devise, whether it be buildings, institutions, enterprises, or theories. They look upon the world -- natural and civil -- as little more than raw material to be reshaped according to their design, as a formless stone for their hammer and chisel." Yeah. |
Life as an ENFP
(Extravert, Intuitive, Feeler, Perceiver) People of this type tend to be enthusiastic, talkative and outgoing; clever, curious and playful; deeply caring, sensitive and gentle; highly innovative, creative, optimistic and unique; adaptable and resourceful but sometimes disorganized. The most important thing to ENFPs is the freedom to see possibilities, make connections and be with a variety of people. Great careers for ENFPs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFP: Advertising account executive Career / outplacement counsellor Management consultant Developer of educational software Actor Journalist / magazine reporter Graphic designer Art director Copywriter Corporate team trainer Residential housing director Psychologist Inventor Human resources professional Child welfare counsellor Whoo...big surprises there. :) |
Man, wouldn't it have pissed you off if it read:
<i>Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFP: Doing temp work under shitty managers 7-Eleven clerk</i> :) |
At this point, it wouldn't have surprised me. :)
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I'm an INTJ. Somewhere there's a list of the M-B types with descriptions for each, like
ENFJ = Megalomaniac, ISFP = Flake, etc... INTJ is Serial Killer. Oh well. |
I found this here
ENFJ: "Busybody" Life's backseat drivers. They seem to know just what's wrong with everybody else's life and have a plan to fix it. INFJ: "Messiah" Characterized by the burning desire to change the world, which desperately needs everyone to be NF. ENFP: "Muckraker" Creator of hype, distortion, and the perversion of media of information to be wallows of mindless emotionalism. INFP: "Fanatic" Always searching for an Answer with a capital A. Unlike the INFJ, they are usually openminded enough to realize the current one isn't good enough after a few years. ENTJ: "Tyrant" Knows better than everyone how things should be done and works tirelessly to obtain the power to make it happen that way. INTJ: "Crackpot" All facts which don't fit their theories are just wrong. The more all-encompassing and less applicable to reality the theories, the better. ENTP: "Frankenstein" The salvation of the world is to be found in this new nanotronic frannistan, of which he just happens to have an almost-working model... INTP: "Nerd" What? you mean people actually talk to each other using mouths and ears instead of keyboards???? ESTJ: "Stuffed Shirt" No imagination, no flexibility, no common sense, no capacity for tolerance of others with different priorities. ISTJ: "Bean Counter" Like the ESTJ but with less vision. ESFJ: "Gossip" Like the Busybody, but characterized by the urge to backstab instead of trying to help. ISFJ: "Sidekick" Doesn't need much meaning in life, just a person (or baby or pet or car) to spend all their time ministering to. ESTP: "Beer Drinker" Loud, crude, plays team sports, kisses and tells. These are the people beer commercials are made for. ESFP: "Clown" Always the class troublemaker, they have no respect for anybody or anything. Good at snide wisecracks. ISTP: "Assasin" Hates people, and is good at killing them. Young ISTP's are good at killing pictures of people in video games. ISFP: "Snob" Revels in the elaborate sensations of wine and paintings and music that are completely indistinguishable to ordinary people. Likes flowers. |
ENFJ here.
Life as an ENFJ (Extravert, Intuitive, Feeler, Judger) People of this type tend to be friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic; affectionate articulate and tactful; highly empathetic but easily hurt; creative and original; decisive and passionately opinionated, productive, organized and responsible. The most important thing to ENFJs is their relationships and the opportunity to communicate and connect with others. Great careers for ENFJs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFJ: * Advertising account executive * Magazine editor * Therapist * Career or outplacement counsellor * Corporate trainer * Bilingual education teacher * Professor: humanities * Fund- raiser * TV producer * Occupational therapist * Holistic health practitioner * Marketing executive * Writer / journalist * Social worker * Human resources professional |
Life as an ESTP
(Extravert, Sensor, Thinker, Perceiver) People of this type tend to be active, adventurous and impulsive; talkative and curious; casual, adaptive and free-spirited; logical and calm but capable of great humor, fun and charm; observant and totally present in the moment; literal and practical. The most important thing to ESTPs is the freedom to have fun and fully experience life in the here and now. Great careers for ESTPs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ESTP: * Emergency medical technician * Sports merchandise sales * Stockbroker * Corrections officer * Exercise physiologist * Insurance agent * Civil engineer * Entrepreneur * Marine biologist * Private investigator * Tour agent * Professional athlete/coach * Insurance agent * Teacher: trade, industrial, technical * General contractor * Developer of electronic games i laugh out loud at the thought of me doing some of those jobs (actually im working on a civil engineering degree). on the other hand, sycamores previous post pegs me as a beer drinker. thats just uncanny. ~james |
What am I??
It eerily feels like me.
This is from monster.ca: Life as an INFP (Intravert, Intuitive, Feeler, Perceiver) People of this type tend to be quiet, reserved and kind; deeply passionate, sensitive and easily hurt; loving and dedicated to those close to them; creative, original and imaginative; curious and flexible in small matters; nonconforming. The most important thing to INFPs are their deeply held beliefs and living in harmony with their values. Great careers for INFPs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is INFP: Psychologist Human resources professional Physical therapist Researcher Translator / interpreter Legal mediator Employee development specialist College professor: humanities Massage therapist Social worker Librarian Fashion designer Editor / art director (Oddly enough, I work happily for the local library as their tech weenie) This is from the site undertoad linked to: Your Temperament is: Idealist (NF) Your Free Keirsey Temperament Description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Idealists (NFs) share the following core characteristics: Idealists are enthusiastic, they trust their intuition, yearn for romance, seek their true self, prize meaningful relationships, and dream of attaining wisdom. Idealists pride themselves on being loving, kindhearted, and authentic. Idealists tend to be giving, trusting, spiritual, and they are focused on personal journeys and human potentials. Idealists make intense mates, nurturing parents, and inspirational leaders. Idealists, as a temperament, are passionately concerned with personal growth and development. Idealists strive to discover who they are and how they can become their best possible self--always this quest for self-knowledge and self-improvement drives their imagination. And they want to help others make the journey. Idealists are naturally drawn to working with people, and whether in education or counseling, in social services or personnel work, in journalism or the ministry, they are gifted at helping others find their way in life, often inspiring them to grow as individuals and to fulfill their potentials. Idealists are rare, making up no more than 8 to 10 percent of the population. But their ability to inspire people with their enthusiasm and their idealism has given them influence far beyond their numbers. |
Bump.
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and here is where it seems I land on the Keirsey.
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This is what mine came out with. I found it difficult to make some of the choices though, and there were only 4 questions!
I don't think this test is very reliable. ;) Life as an ENFJ (Extravert, Intuitive, Feeler, Judger) People of this type tend to be friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic; affectionate articulate and tactful; highly empathetic but easily hurt; creative and original; decisive and passionately opinionated, productive, organized and responsible. The most important thing to ENFJs is their relationships and the opportunity to communicate and connect with others. Great careers for ENFJs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFJ: Advertising account executive Magazine editor Therapist Career or outplacement counsellor Corporate trainer Bilingual education teacher Professor: humanities Fund- raiser TV producer Occupational therapist Holistic health practitioner Marketing executive Writer / journalist Social worker Human resources professional |
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Life as an ENFP
(Extravert, Intuitive, Feeler, Perceiver) People of this type tend to be enthusiastic, talkative and outgoing; clever, curious and playful; deeply caring, sensitive and gentle; highly innovative, creative, optimistic and unique; adaptable and resourceful but sometimes disorganized. The most important thing to ENFPs is the freedom to see possibilities, make connections and be with a variety of people. Great careers for ENFPs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFP: • Advertising account executive • Career / outplacement counsellor • Management consultant • Developer of educational software • Actor • Journalist / magazine reporter • Graphic designer • Art director • Copywriter • Corporate team trainer • Residential housing director • Psychologist • Inventor • Human resources professional Child welfare counsellor |
This test was ok for me. A lot of those are right, but I could easily be the opposite. I would fall under both categories for all four since my personality is very mood dependent, which actually isn't as bad as it sounds.
Life as an ISTJ (Intravert, Sensor, Thinker, Judger) People of this type tend to be cautious, conservative and quiet; literal, realistic and practical; careful and precise; logical, honest and matter of fact; resistant to change and comfortable with routine; hardworking and responsible. The most important thing to ISTJs is being of service, getting the job done right, and being responsible. Great careers for ISTJs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ISTJ: * Chief Information Officer * Meteorologist * Database administrator * Healthcare administrator * Paralegal * Accountant * Real estate broker * Construction / building inspector * Police detective * Agricultural scientist * Primary care physician * Biomedical researcher * Office manager * Credit analyst |
Life as an ISTP
(Introvert, Sensor, Thinker, Perceiver) People of this type tend to be logical, pragmatic and matter of fact; quiet, unassuming, and autonomous; realistic, pragmatic and aloof; impulsive and curious about the physical world; flexible and resourceful; objective and unemotional. The most important thing to ISTPs is the freedom to act independently and follow their impulses. Great careers for ISTPs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ISTP: Computer programmer Commercial pilot Crisis hotline operator Police officer Software developer Information services manager Paralegal Emergency medical technician Commercial artist Private investigator Firefighter Physical therapist Lawn service manager Pharmacist http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp another test worked out to be INTJ http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes3.asp Introverted Intuitive Thinking Judging Strength of the preferences % 78 62 25 1 INTJ type description by D.Keirsey INTJ Career Choices by Jung Career Indicator™ INTJ type description by J. Butt and M.M. Heiss Qualitative analysis of your type formula You are: very expressed introvert distinctively expressed intuitive personality moderately expressed thinking personality slightly expressed judging personality Of course I think these results can change depending on circumstance and age. |
I ran into difficulty on the first question....I would say yes to both depending on my mood and the situation.
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An actual "test" (that site hardly qualifies) would not just say... "Introvert or Extrovert? OK, cool, next question." You'd be answering a bunch of questions and it might or might not be obvious which characteristic an individual question is getting at. There would be an actual score for each category, so it would show, for example, extreme E, extrmee I, or on the borderline.
I'm a pretty solid INTJ. I also think these things are too reductionist to be useful. |
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J: Judgemental E: Extroverted R: Risk Taker K: King of the World Type |
You sure it wasn't
C: Crass O: Opinionated C: Cantankerous K: Kvetcher ? |
I am an ENFJ
Life as an ENFJ (Extravert, Intuitive, Feeler, Judger) People of this type tend to be friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic; affectionate articulate and tactful; highly empathetic but easily hurt; creative and original; decisive and passionately opinionated, productive, organized and responsible. The most important thing to ENFJs is their relationships and the opportunity to communicate and connect with others. Great careers for ENFJs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ENFJ: Advertising account executive Magazine editor Therapist Career or outplacement counsellor Corporate trainer Bilingual education teacher Professor: humanities Fund- raiser TV producer Occupational therapist Holistic health practitioner Marketing executive Writer / journalist Social worker Human resources professional |
I took the full blown MB over 15 years ago. INTJ. Not sure if it would change. The one site is just a list. For everything but J, I can fall into either category, but I am definitely a J.
I remember for the extrovert versus introvert portion of the test, it focused on getting energy from socializing and being in a group - something I do not get and I hate most social settings. But reading the list, yes, I talk a lot, and like to be around people I know, and can be easily distracted at times. But I like being alone in my thoughts, focusing on projects... Sensor versus intuitive... I admire creativity, although I certainly lack it. Much more practicle in my approach. I think I tested as intuitive because I admire creativity, not because I am. I'm probably an S and not an N. I'm a T with strangers and people I don't like or don't want to know (about 99.999999% of the population), but an F with those I care about. |
I use to be more "INFP" but I must be maturing.
Life as an INTP (Intravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Perceiver) People of this type tend to be quiet, independent and private; logical and unemotional; creative, ingenious and innovative, global thinkers; curious and driven to increase their competence; casual and adaptive; nonconforming and unpredictable. The most important thing to INTPs is their privacy and the opportunity to solve complex problems in unique ways. Great careers for INTPs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is INTP: * Computer software designer / developer * Venture capitalist * Legal mediator * Financial analyst * Economist * College professor: philosophy, economics * Musician * Intellectual property attorney * Web site designer * Investigator * Strategic planner * Neurologist * Pharmaceutical researcher * Network integration specialist |
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INTP (Intravert, Intuitive, Thinker, Perceiver) People of this type tend to be quiet, independent and private; logical and unemotional; creative, ingenious and innovative, global thinkers; curious and driven to increase their competence; casual and adaptive; nonconforming and unpredictable. The most important thing to INTPs is their privacy and the opportunity to solve complex problems in unique ways. Great careers for INTPs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is INTP: * Computer software designer / developer * Venture capitalist * Legal mediator * Financial analyst * Economist * College professor: philosophy, economics * Musician * Intellectual property attorney * Web site designer * Investigator * Strategic planner * Neurologist * Pharmaceutical researcher * Network integration specialist |
Im an INTP as well and it seems I have already been through half the list of possible careers.
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It is starting to make a lot of sense now why the careers I have chosen haven't worked out.
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My personality type? Where's the category for surly?
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I have actually met the Briggs portion of that duo 4 times. She let me adminster the full test to my kids and send them to her. I am not sure it told me any more than I knew before but it was insightful never the less.
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I took the full version through our career office here.
ISTJ: Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging Keywords: Inner-directed, Realistic, Logical, Organized General Description: ISTJs are good with details and think logically. Because they think logically, they often become practical problem-solvers and adopt a responsible outlook on life. ISTJs are good organizers and get things done. In their own quiet way, they see what must be done, analyze the alternatives, and organize the solutions. And they manage to do it with quietness and grace. Careers: Careers that value an organized, practical approach to problem solving will appeal to ISTJs. They often become good managers or hands-on technicians. They enjoy a workplace that is organized with clear expectations, where they can use their detailed knowledge and ability to organize. They enjoy working by themselves and taking pride in their work. The types of careers that may appeal to them include all kinds of different management positions, computers, police work, engineering, accounting and teaching (math, technical subjects). School: ISTJs are serious students: they value a clear approach to their studies and want to achieve their educational goals. They like courses based on facts where they can apply these facts in a logical manner. They are well organized, so missing assignments is rarely a problem. They enjoy working by themselves. However, if they need to work in groups, they'd like the groups to be small and the responsibilities of the group members to be well defined It's very true about liking organization, and preferring to work alone. I hate group projects! If I could take all the person stuff out of my job it would basically be accounting: I would be happiest in an office crunching numbers and data all day! (Our institutional research person said she asked for an assistant in her budget. If she gets it, I will apply. I really like this person, too!) :) |
huh. I've been trying to clear some of the clutter from my house, and came across my Meyers Briggs test results.
INFJ Apparently, the rarest personality type. Unsurprising. |
Sorry to burst your bubble :)
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Life as an ISTJ
(Intravert, Sensor, Thinker, Judger) People of this type tend to be cautious, conservative and quiet; literal, realistic and practical; careful and precise; logical, honest and matter of fact; resistant to change and comfortable with routine; hardworking and responsible. The most important thing to ISTJs is being of service, getting the job done right, and being responsible. Great careers for ISTJs Here are just a few popular and often satisfying careers for people whose Personality Type is ISTJ: Chief Information Officer Meteorologist Database administrator Healthcare administrator Paralegal Accountant Real estate broker Construction / building inspector Police detective Agricultural scientist Primary care physician Biomedical researcher Office manager Credit analyst |
my bubble is not burst. I said rare, not unique! So glad there are other weirdos out there . . . :)
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we want to help people, but are too introverted to actually do it . . .
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I couldn't decide on any of the answers. I don't like the categories, I don't fit well in any of em. What does that mean? I have no personality or multiple personalities?
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