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MBTI Types

INFJ

 

 

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: 

1.5% of adults in the US

 

Description: 

INFJ’s enjoy connecting people to ideas and possibilities that relate to their long-term goals. INFJ’s are driven by their vision, values and sense of personal meaning in their work. They like to develop potential in others and prefer to lead by example rather than seeking positions of authority. They are creative and like to work independently and can bring a lot of dedication and focus to a project. They can usually manage complex projects and enjoy opportunities to express themselves in some creative way.  INFJ’s like to be challenged intellectually, have in-depth conversations, and speak metaphorically using symbols and other figures of speech.

 

Careers:

Counseling/Education/Wellness: Career Counselor, Psychologist, Educational Consultant, Mediator, Teacher of Art/Drama/Music/Social Science, Special Education Teacher, Bilingual Education Teacher, Librarian, Crisis Counselor, Social Worker, Counselor, Religious Worker/Clergy, Nutritionist, Audiologist, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Alternative Medicine

 

Creative: Artist, Novelist, Designer, Graphic Design, Editor/Art Director, Playwright, Interpreter/Translator, Media Specialist

 

Business:  Human Resources, Management Consultant, Marketing, Corporate Trainer, Organizational Development, Public relations

 

 

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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