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MBTI Types

ISFJ

 

 

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: 

13.8% of adults in the US

 

Description: 

ISFJ’s enjoy helping people in practical ways.  They are good at following procedure and managing details. They have a strong work ethic and are responsible and appreciate work settings that have clear expectations, are structured and supportive. ISFJ’s are good at task completion and have good one-on-one listening skills. They excel where careful observation and the ability to remember facts and details are important.  

 

Careers:

Health Care: Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistant, Nurse, Dietician, Medical Technologist, Physical Therapist, Optician, Nursing Aide, Radiological Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Home Health Aid, Primary Care Physician

 

Social Service: Preschool/Elementary Teacher, Social Worker, Guidance Counselor, Librarian, Child Welfare Counselor, Special Education Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, Religious Educator, Probation Officer, Educational Administrator,

 

Support/Other:  Secretary, Customer Service Representative, Personnel Administrator, Computer Operator, Cashier, Library Assistant, Paralegal, Bookkeeper, Interior Decorator, Artist, Musician, Real Estate Agent, Innkeeper

 

 

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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