Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

[simplydamon]

How many have taken this test? While some may find this hard to believe because of the work I do, I am an INFP.

(I=Introversion)
(N=Intuition)
(F=Feeling)
(P=Perceiving)

My personality type, at least from what I understand, turns out to be about 1% of the population.


Edit: Surprisingly enough, my personality type doesn't like business that much. There are careers, however, that seem to suit my style. One that stands out: Customer Relations Manager.



Source: Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger.

[kd5145]

Your Type is

ISFJ

Introverted
Sensing
Feeling
Judging

There was mention of the insurance industry. Yea, I don't think tht would suit me so well. LOL.

[simplydamon]

http://www.personalitypathways.com/type_inventory.html

While I generally don't put too much faith in items like personality tests, I did find that Myers-Briggs most accurately hit my personality on the head (kind of scary, actually). We did this as a team at eBay, and it really seemed to nail down all of the personalities of the group a great deal.

I am mentioning the test because I do have some information (in one of the books I am reading for you all) on what could be a possible match for you based on personality type.

[simplydamon]

If someone tells me what they are (INFP,etc.), I will give you a quick taste of what a book states your career choices should be.

[simplydamon]

Possible careers:

1. Customer service rep.
2. Veterinarian
3. Musician
4. Social worker.

Source: Do What You Are by Paul D. Tieger & Barbara barron-Tieger

[kd5145]

Could I be a musical social worker? :) Those are pretty interesting aside from the vet.

It's funny how people are so unique but so alike that they can be grouped.

[simplydamon]

I see no harm in adding music to the mix;) Music, at least to me, is one of the few things that can be somewhat universal in appeal. After all, I did want to be a rock star growing up. I was, however, lacking the ingredient called "talent" ;)

I *think* the job groupings are just basic guidelines. While people have definite personality characteristics that they share with others, I think we always have to remember that individuals are very unique (different needs, wants, backgrounds, experiences,etc.) The lists are much longer than I am providing for possible career areas to explore.