INFP Characteristics
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Introversion (I): How do you relate to the world and focus your energy?
Intuition (N): How do you perceive information?
Feeling (F): How do you make decisions?
Perceiving (P): How to you orient yourself to the outside world?
Some of the main characteristics of the INFP personality include:
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Loyal and devoted
Sensitive to feelings
Warm, caring and interested in other people
Strong written communication skills
Prefers to work alone
Values close relationships
Focuses on the "big picture" rather than the details
Famous People with INFP Personalities
Based on their lives, behaviors and works, Keirsey has suggested that the following famous individuals fit
the characteristics of an INFP:
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Aldous Huxley, author
Audrey Hepburn, actress
Helen Keller, activist and author
Isabel Myers Briggs, creator of the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory
J. R. R. Tolkien, author
Laura Ingalls Wilder, author
Princess Diana, Princess of Wales
Peter Jackson, filmmaker
William Shakespeare, playwright
Best Career Choices for INFPs
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Artist
Counselor
Graphic Designer
Librarian
Psychologist
Physical Therapist
Social Worker
Writer
ISTJ Characteristics
• Introversion (I): How you direct your energy and relate to the world around you. ISTJs prefer
spending time along or with small groups of close friends.
• Sensing (S): How you take in information from the environment. ISTJs prefer to focus on the details
rather than thinking about abstract information.
• Thinking (T): How you make decisions. ISTJs make decisions based on logic and objective data rather
than personal feelings.
• Judging (J): How you orient yourself to the outside world. ISTJs are planners; they like to carefully plan
things out well in advance.
Some of the main characteristics of the ISTJ personality include:
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Focused on details and facts
Realistic
Interested in the present more than the future
Observant, but slightly subjective
Interested in the internal world
Logical and practical
Orderly and organized
Famous People with ISTJ Personalities
A number of famous individuals have been described as having an ISTJ personality based on analysis of
their lives, works and behaviors. Some of the possible famous ISTJs include:
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George Washington, U.S. President
Henry Ford, inventor
Johnny Carson, entertainer
Elizabeth II, Queen of England
Calvin Coolidge, U.S. President
Evander Holyfield, boxer
Warren Buffett, businessman
Best Career Choices for ISTJs
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Accountant
Computer Programmer
Dentist
Doctor
Librarian
Lawyer
Police Officer or Detective
Military Leader
ISTP Characteristics
• Introversion (I): How you direct your energy and relate to the world around you. ISTPs tend to be
quiet and reserved.
• Sensing (S): How you take in information from the environment. ISTPs prefer concrete information
rather than abstract or theoretical concepts.
• Thinking (T: How you make decisions. ISTPs make decisions based upon logic rather than subjective
emotions.
• Perceiving (P): How you orient yourself to the outside world. ISTPs prefer not to plan things out in
advance and like to keep their options open.
Some of the identifying characteristics of the ISTP personality include:
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Highly logical
Enjoys learning by experience
Action oriented
Very realistic and practical
Likes excitement and new experiences
Self-confident and easy-going
Famous People With ISTP Personalities
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Tom Cruise, actor
Keith Richards, musician
James Dean, actor
Clint Eastwood, actor
Zachary Taylor, U.S. President
Chuck Yeager, U.S. Air Force officer
Alan Shepherd, astronaut
Amelia Earhart, aviator
Frida Kahlo, artist
Tiger Woods, golfer
Best Career Choices for ISTPs
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Forensic science
Engineering
Mechanics
Computer programming
Carpentry
Law enforcement
Software engineer
Video game designer
Electrician
Scientist
Pilot
Firefighter
ISFJ Characteristics
• Introversion (I): ISFJs are introverted and tend to be quiet and reserved.
• Sensing (S): ISFJs prefer concrete information rather than abstract theories.
• Feeling (F): ISFJs place a greater emphasis on personal considerations rather than objective
information.
• Judging (J): ISFJs are planners and tend to be very well-organized.
People with INFJ personality types tend to have the following characteristics:
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Reliable, stable and down-to-earth
Enjoys order and structure
Dislikes conflict and confrontation
Kind, warm-hearted and considerate
Practical-minded
Likes concrete information
Very aware of other people’s feelings
Has a great memory for detail
Famous People With ISFJ Personalities
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Mother Teresa, nun and humanitarian
Louisa May Alcott, author
Elizabeth II, Queen of England
Robert E. Lee, general
Mary I, Queen of England
Kristi Yamaguchi, figure skater
Michael Caine, actor
Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet
Best Career Choices for ISFJs
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Social worker
Counselor
Nurse
Paralegal
Book keeper
Child care provider
Office Manager
Administrator
Teacher
Banker
Accountant
INFJ Characteristics
• Introversion (I): INFJs tend to be reserved, quiet and have a small circle of close friends.
• Intuition (N): INFJs are prefer abstract concepts and tend to focus on the big picture rather than
concrete details.
• Feeling (F): INFJs place a greater emphasis on personal concerns than objective facts when making
decisions.
• Judging (J): INFJs like to exert control by planning, organizing and making decisions as early as
possible.
People with INFJ personalities tend to exhibit the following characteristics:
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Idealistic
Sensitive to the needs of others
Highly creative and artistic
Reserved
Focused on the future
Private
Values close, deep relationships
Enjoys thinking about the meaning of life
Famous INFJs
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Billy Crystal, actor
Chaucer, poet
Gillian Anderson, actress
Nathaniel Hawthorne, author
Robert Burns, poet
Nicole Kidman, actress
Nelson Mandela, former President of South Africa
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, writer
Robert Burns, poet
Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader
Best Careers for INFJs
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Artist
Actor
Entrepreneur
Religious worker
Musician
Librarian
Counselor
Psychologist
Writer
Teacher
Photographer
ISFP Characteristics
• Introversion (I): ISFPs are introverted. They tend to be reserved and quiet, especially around people
they do not know well. They prefer spending time with a close group of family and friends.
• Sensing (S): ISFPs like to focus on the details. They spend more time thinking about the here and now
rather than worrying about the future. They also prefer concrete information to abstract theories.
• Feeling (F): ISFPs care more about personal concerns rather than objective, logical information.
• Perceiving (P): ISFPs like to keep their options open, so they often delay making decisions in order to
see if things might change or if new options come up.
Individuals with ISFP personalities tend to have the following characteristics:
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A strong awareness of their environment
Prefers concrete, practical information
Dislikes abstract, theoretical information
Reserved and quiet
Enjoys hands-on learning
Strong need for personal space
Loyal to values and beliefs
Dislikes arguments and conflict
Famous ISFPs
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Fred Astaire, dancer
Marilyn Monroe, actress
Marie Antoinette,
Elizabeth Taylor, actress
Barbara Streisand, singer
Paul McCartney, musician
Auguste Rodin, sculptor
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer
Best Career Choices for ISFPs
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Artist
Composer or musician
Chef
Designer
Forest ranger
Nurse
Naturalist
Pediatrician
Psychologist
Social worker
Teacher
Veterinarian
INTJ Characteristics
• Introversion (I): INTJs tend to be introverted and prefer to work alone.
• Intuition (N): INTJs look at the big picture and like to focus on abstract information rather than
concrete details.
• Thinking (T): INTJs place greater emphasis on logic and objective information rather than subjective
emotions.
• Judging (J): INTJs like their world to feel controlled and ordered so they prefer to make plans well in
advance.
Common characteristics exhibited by people with this personality type:
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Enjoys theoretical and abstract concepts
Dislikes confusion, disorganization and inefficiency
Reserved and prefers solitary work to group work
Orderly and structured
Perfectionistic
High expectations and standards
More focused on the future than on the present
Famous People With INTJ Personalities
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Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President
John F. Kennedy, U.S. President
C. S. Lewis, author
Jane Austen, author
Susan B. Anthony, civil rights leader
Arthur Ashe, tennis player
Emily Bronte, author
Best Career Choices for INTJs
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Scientist
Mathematician
Engineer
Dentist
Doctor
Teacher
Judge
Lawyer
INTP Characteristics
• Introversion (I): INTPs prefer to socialize with a small group of close friends.
• Intuition (N): INTPs tend to think about the big picture, rather than focusing on every tiny detail.
• Thinking (T): INTPs are logical and base decisions on objective information rather than subjective
feelings.
• Perceiving (P): INTPs like to keep their options open and feel limited by structure and planning.
Some of the common characteristics exhibited by people with this personality type include:
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Quiet, reserved and thoughtful
Enjoys theoretical thinking
Tends to be flexible and tolerant
Highly logical and objective
Good at thinking "outside of the box"
Famous People With INTP Personalities
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Albert Einstein, scientist
Charles Darwin, naturalist
William James, psychologist and philosopher
Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. President
C. G. Jung, psychiatrist
Socrates, philosopher
Sir Isaac Newton, mathematician, physicist and astronomer
J.K. Rowling, author
Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President
Best Career Choices for INTPs
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Chemist
Physicist
Computer programmer
Forensic scientist
Engineer
Mathematician
Pharmacist
Software developer
Geologist
ESTP Characteristics
• Extraversion (E): ESTPs are outgoing and enjoy spending time with a wide circle of friends and
acquaintances.
• Sensing (S): ESTPs are interested in the here-and-now and are more likely to focus on details than
taking a broader view of things.
• Thinking (T): ESTPs are logical. When making decisions, they place a higher value on objectivity
rather than personal feelings.
• Perceiving (P): ESTPs don't like to be pinned down by excessive planning. Instead, they like to
improvise and keep their options open.
The following are just a few of the common characteristics exhibited by ESTPs:
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Gregarious
Funny
Competitive
Good at influencing others
Action-oriented
Lives in the present
Impulsive
Adaptable and resourceful
Strong interpersonal skills
Observant with a strong memory for details
Can be dramatic at times
Energetic
Famous People With ESTP Personalities
Through looking at their lives and work, researchers have suggested that the following famous
individuals exhibit ESTP characteristics:
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Ernest Hemingway, author
James Buchanan, U.S. President
Madonna, singer
Chuck Yeager, U.S. Air Force General and pilot
Donald Trump, businessman
Lucille Ball, actress
Best Career Choices for ESTPs
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Sales agent
Marketer
Entrepreneur
Police officers
Detectives
Computer support technician
Paramedic
ESTJ Characteristics
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Extraversion: ESTJs are outgoing and enjoy leading and supervising other people.
Sensing: ESTJs enjoy concrete facts as opposed to abstract information.
Thinking: ESTJs rely on objective information and logic to make decision rather than personal feelings.
Judging: ESTJs like control and order, so they like to plan things well in advance.
Some common ESTJ characteristics include:
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Practical and realistic
Dependable
Self-confidence
Hard-working
Traditional
Enjoys leading
Very structured and organized
Sticks to their standards
Strongly dislikes inefficiency and disorganization
Seeks out like-minded individuals
Famous People with ESTJ Personalities
Some experts have suggested that a number of famous individuals exhibit characteristics of the ESTJ
personality type. These people include:
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James Monroe, U.S. President
Harry S. Truman, U.S. President
George W. Bush, U.S. President
Sam Walton, businessman
John D. Rockefeller, philanthropist and industrialist
Billy Graham, evangelist
Bette Davis, actress
Best Career Choices for ESTJs
The following are just a few of the best career choices for ESTJs:
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Police officer
Military
Judge
Teacher
School administrator
Business manager
Accountant
Banker
ESFP Characteristics
• Extraversion: ESFPs enjoy interacting with other people and feel energized after they spend time
socializing.
• Sensing: ESFPs prefer to focus on the here-and-now rather than thinking about the distant future. They
also prefer learning about concrete facts rather than theoretical ideas.
• Feeling: ESFPs place a greater emphasis personal feelings rather than logic and facts when making
decisions.
• Perceiving: ESFPs don’t spend a lot of time planning and organizing. Instead, they like to keep their
options open.
Some common ESFP characteristics include:
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Optimistic
Practical
Seeks out new experiences
Spontaneous and sometimes impulsive
Like facts and concrete information
Dislikes theories and abstract information
Gregarious
Enjoys people and socializing
Focused on the present
Like variety, dislikes monotony
Famous ESFPs
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Bill Clinton, U.S. President
Ronald Reagan, U.S. President
Bob Hope, actor
Marilyn Monroe, actress
Pablo Picasso, artist
Woody Harrelson, actor
Goldie Hawn, actress
Saint Mark, apostle
Best Career Choices for ESFPs
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Artist
Actor
Counselor
Social Worker
Athletic coach
Child care provider
Musician
Psychologist
Human resources specialist
Fashion designer
ESFJ Characteristics
• Extraversion: ESFJs gain energy from interacting with other people. They are typically described as
outgoing and gregarious.
• Sensing: ESFJs are more focused on the present than on the future. They are interested in concrete,
immediate details rather than abstract or theoretical information.
• Feeling: ESFJs tend to make decisions based on personal feeling, emotions and concern for others.
They tend to think more about the personal impact of a decision rather than considering objective
criteria.
• Judging: ESFJs are organized and like to plan things out in advance. Planning helps people with this
personality type feel more in control of the world around them.
Some common ESFJ characteristics include:
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Kind and sympathetic to others
Fun and outgoing
Highly organized
Practical
Loyal
Enjoys helping others
Self-sacrificing
Dependable
Approval-seeking
Famous People With ESFJ Personalities
Some suggest that the following famous individuals exhibit characteristics of an ESFJ personality type:
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Terry Bradshaw, football player
Sally Field, actress
Bill Clinton, U.S. President
William McKinley, U.S. President
Nancy Kerrigan, figure skater
Best Career Choices for ESFJs
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Child care
Nursing
Teaching
Social work
Counseling
Physician
Receptionist
Book keeper
Office manager
ENFJ Characteristics
• Extraversion: ENFJs have an outgoing personality and enjoy spending time with other people. Being in
social settings helps them feel energized.
• Intuition: ENFJs like to think about the future rather than the present. They may often become so
focused on the larger goal that they lose sight of the immediate details.
• Feeling: ENFJs place a stronger emphasis on personal, subject considerations rather than objective
criteria when making decisions. How a decision will impact others is often a primary concern.
• Judging: ENFJs are organized and enjoy structure and careful planning. Sticking to a predictable
schedule helps ENFJs feel in control of the world around them.
Some common ENFJ characteristics include:
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Prefers harmony to discord
Outgoing and warm-hearted
Genuinely interest in the feelings of others
Often have a diverse range of friends and acquaintances
Great at supporting and encouraging others
Excellent organizers
Seek approval from other people
Famous People With ENFJ Personalities
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Abraham Lincoln, U.S. president
Sean Connery, actor
Dennis Hopper, actor
Diane Sawyer, journalist
Johnny Depp, actor
Oprah Winfrey, TV personality
Abraham Maslow, psychologist
Ronald Reagan, U.S. president
Peyton Manning, football player
Barack Obama, U.S. president
Best Career Choices for ENFJs
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Counselor
Teacher
Psychologist
Social worker
Human resources manager
Sales representative
Manager
ENTP Characteristics
• Extraverted: ENTPs enjoy interacting with a wide variety of people. They are great conversationalists
and love to engage other people in debates.
• Intuitive: ENTPs are more focused on the future rather than on immediate details. They may start
projects and never finish them because they are so focused on the big picture rather than the
present needs.
• Thinking: ENTPs are logical and objective. When making decisions, they place a greater weight on
rational evidence instead of subjective, emotional information.
• Perceiving: ENTPs tend to reserve judgment. Instead of making a decision or committing to a course of
action, they would prefer to wait and see what happens.
Some common characteristics of the ENTP personality include:
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Innovative
Very creative; full of ideas
Excellent conversationalist
Enjoys debating topics with other people
Places a great deal of emphasis on knowledge
Dislike schedules and routines
Good at leading others
Does not like to be controlled
Very logical
Famous People With ENTP Personalities
• Thomas Edison, inventor
• John Adams, U.S. president
• Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. president
• Alexander the Great, king and military leader
• Lewis Carroll, author
• Julia Child, cook
• Alfred Hitchcock, director
• Walt Disney, filmmaker
Best Career Choices for ENTPs
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Engineer
Lawyer
Scientist
Psychologist
Inventor
Psychiatrist
Journalist
ENFP Characteristics
• Extraversion: ENFPs love to interact with lots of people. Socializing helps them to feel energized and
renewed.
• Intuition: ENFPs generally focus on the world of possibilities. They are good at abstract thinking and
prefer not to concentrate on the tiny details. They are inventive and focused on the future.
• Feeling: When making decisions, ENFPs place a greater value on feelings and values rather than on
logic and objective criteria. They tend to follow their heart, empathize with others, and let their
emotions guide their decisions.
• Perceiving: ENFPs are flexible and like to keep their options open. They can be spontaneous and are
highly adaptable to change. They also dislike routine and may have problems with disorganization
and procrastination.
Some common ENFP characteristics include:
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Warm and enthusiastic
Empathetic and caring
Strong people skills; relates well to others
Able to think abstractly and understand difficult, complex concepts
Needs approval from others
Disorganized
Strong communication skills
Fun and spontaneous
Highly creative
Famous People With ENFP Personalities
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Andy Kaufmann, comedian
Bob Dylan, singer/songwriter
Charles Dickins, author
Dr. Seuss, children's author
Robin Williams, actor
Will Smith, actor
Charlotte Bronte, author
Best Career Choices for ENFPs
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Psychologist
Journalist
Actor
TV Anchor/Reporter
Nutritionist
Nurse
Social Worker
Politician
Counselor
ENTJ Characteristics
• Extraverted: People with this personality type enjoy spending time with other people. They have
strong verbal skills and interacting with others helps them feel energized.
• Intuitive: ENTJ prefer to think about the future rather than focus on the here-and-now. They usually
find abstract and theoretical information more interesting that concrete details.
• Thinking: When making decisions, ENTJs place a greater emphasis on objective and logical
information. Personal feeling and the emotions of others tend not to factor much into their choices.
• Judging: ENTJs are planners. Making decisions and having a schedule or course of action planned out
gives them a sense of predictability and control.
Some common characteristics of this personality type:
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Excellent leadership skills
Self-assured
Strong communication abilities
Appreciates organization and structure
Good at making decisions
Likes to plan
Assertive and outspoken
Famous People With ENTJ Personalities
Some experts suggest that the following famous individuals exhibit characteristics of this personality
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Margaret Thatcher, former British Prime Minister
Franklin D. Roosevelt, former U.S. President
Candace Bergen, actress
Al Gore, former U.S. Vice President
Harrison Ford, actor
David Letterman, television host
Richard M. Nixon, former U.S. President
Patrick Stewart, actor
Best Career Choices for ENTJs
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Human resources manager
Company CEO or manager
Lawyer
Scientist
Software developer
Business analyst
Entrepreneur
University professor