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<p>This blog has focused on <a title="Jobs for Introverts and Extroverts in Each Field" href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/jobs-for-introverts-and-extroverts-in-each-field/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">jobs for introverts and extroverts</a>, but there are more components to personality than just introversion vs. extroversion. According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator<span class="st">®</span> (MBTI), there are sixteen different personality types. The four dichotomies include introversion vs.extroversion, sensing vs. intuition, thinking vs. feeling, and perceiving. judging. Many career counselors use the MBTI<span class="st">®</span> to help determine which careers are best for an individual. If you don&#8217;t know your personality type, read more about the different types <a href="https://www.personalityperfect.com/16-personality-types/">here</a> or take a <a href="http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">free test</a> online. Each personality has it&#8217;s strengths and weaknesses, and these should be considered when choosing a career path.</p>
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<p><strong>ISTJ&#8217;s </strong> are responsible and organized. They value loyalty and tradition. However, they can be too rigid and not receptive to criticism. Career options: Accountant, financial analyst, computer programmer.</p>
<p><strong>ISFJ&#8217;s</strong> are organized and dependable. They also love to help others, sometimes at the expense of their own needs. Career options: mental health counselor, nurse, social worker, elementary school teacher.</p>
<p><strong>INFJ&#8217;s </strong>are great listeners and communicators. An INFJ values relationships but may have trouble expressing themselves to others. Career options: teacher, psychologist, physician.</p>
<p><strong>INTJ&#8217;s</strong> are independent and intelligent. They also place high expectations on those around them. Career options: software engineer, biochemist, medical researcher, statistician, economist.</p>
<p><strong>ISTP&#8217;s</strong> are highly efficient and excel at organizing large amounts of data. They are action-oriented and interested in how things work. Career options: entrepreneur, mechanical engineer, airline pilot, forensic pathologist.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ISFP&#8217;s</strong> are loyal, friendly, and sensitive. They tend to like animals and children, and appreciate aesthetic beauty. Career options: pediatrician, veterinarian, interior designer, musician, counselor, elementary school teacher.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>INFP&#8217;s</strong> are adept at reading others&#8217; feelings. They are idealistic, loyal and caring. INFP&#8217;s are also flexible and laidback, but are not as proficient with details or routine tasks. Career options: writer, counselor, musician, professor, human resource management.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>INTP&#8217;s</strong> are imaginative, laid-back and interested in theoretical concepts. They are less interested in practical applications of their work. Career options: physicist, mathematician, chemist, professor, photographer.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ESTJ&#8217;s</strong> are practical, driven, social and enthusiastic. They are natural leaders. However, they are generally not interested in routine and details. Career options: Business manager, teacher, sales representative, politician, lawyer, judge.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ESFJ&#8217;s</strong> are conscious, cooperative and compassionate. They are happiest when serving others. Career options: teacher, nurse, counselor, occupational therapist, social worker.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ENFJ&#8217;s</strong> are affectionate, empathetic and responsible. They are sensitive to criticism and dislike conflict. Career options: teacher, psychologist, human resources manager, social worker.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ENTJ&#8217;s </strong>are decisive and goal-oriented. They take criticism well. Career options: business administration, finance, political science, criminal justice, and economics.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ESTP&#8217;s</strong> are energetic, practical and attracted to risk. They are easily bored and may be insensitive to others&#8217; feelings. Career options: sales representative, police officer, ER physician, marketing manager, entrepreneur.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ESFP&#8217;s</strong> are spontaneous, fun, and outgoing. They love new experiences and interacting with people. ESFP&#8217;s dislike structure and routine. Career options: politician, teacher, musician, actor, consultant</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ENFP&#8217;s</strong> are enthusiastic and imaginative. They excel at communication and inspiring others. Career options: psychologist, consultant, writer, teacher.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>ENTP&#8217;s </strong>are laid-back and resourceful. They have excellent problem-solving skills. ENTP&#8217;s are easily bored and do poorly where attention to detail and routine are required. Career options: lawyer, entrepreneur, marketing manager, consultant. You probably will identify with more than one personality type, so don&#8217;t worry if you think that two or three types fit you. Personality typing is just a guide to give you ideas about career paths that will be most satisfying.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Sources:</strong></span> http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/the-16-mbti-types.asp https://www.personalitypage.com/html/portraits.html <em>Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types</em> by David Keirsey </p>