ENFJ

MBTI Types

ENFJ

Each MBTI type lists careers and preferences for the type group based on years of research. Your will find some preferences and career ideas that fit your unique personality and some that do not. Combine your MBTI preferences and your Holland Type along with a Values assessment and a realistic inventory of your abilities to get a more complete picture of which careers might be best for you.

Percentage of Population:

2.5% of adults in the US

Description:

ENFJ’s enjoy creating possibilities to help other people with their long term development. They are able to understand the views of others and have the communication skills needed in teaching and counseling roles. They are good at developing working relationships and are able to organize projects that require people contact. ENFJ’s prefer to learn new things and prefer an environment that offers a variety of projects, creative problem solving, a focus on the future, and opportunities to be supportive of others.

Careers:

Education: College Professor: Arts/Humanities, Teacher: Art/Drama/English, Special Education, Librarian, Dean of Students, Bilingual Education

Counseling/Social Service: Career Counselor, Crisis Counselor, Psychologist, Personal Counselor, Psychiatrist, Interpreter/Translator, Minister

Communication/Other: Advertising, Public Relations, Journalist, Writer, Newscaster, Communications Director, TV Producer, Editor, Recruiter, Sales Manager, Entertainer, Composer, Artist, Designer

Sources:
	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.

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