MBTI Types

The MBTI is a personality preference instrument developed by Isabel Myers and Katherine Briggs based on theory by Carl Jung. There are four preferences that make up the 16 types. The MBTI does not capture all elements of an individual's personality but provides a framework to better understand personality and how it relates to career choices. The 4 scales are described below along with the 16 types and what each type tends to choose for a career and why.

Extraversion/Introversion	Where do you direct your energy?
Sensing/Intuition	How do you take in information?
Thinking/Feeling	How do you make decisions?
Judging/Perceiving	How do you live your life?

References:

Briggs-Myers, I., McCauley, M.H., Quenk, N.L., & Hammer, A.(1998). MBTI Manual: A Guide to the Development and Use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.

Ditiberio, J., & Hammer, A. (1993). Introduction to Type in College. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.

Dunning, D. (2001). What's your type of career? : unlock the secrets of your personality to find your perfect career path. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.

Hammer, A. (1993). Introduction to Type and Careers. Palo Alto, CA: Consulting Psychologists Press.

Tieger, P., & Tieger, B. (1992). Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. New York: Little, Brown & Company.

ISTJ	ISFJ	INFJ	INTJ
ISTP	ISFP	INFP	INTP
ESTP	ESFP	ENFP	ENTP
ESTJ	ESFJ	ENFJ	ENTJ

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