Top Career Paths According To Your Myers Briggs Personality Type (Part 3)
Well, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is a fascinating self-learning and introspection tool to explore the depths and nuances of your personality. While any type can succeed in any career, there are top career paths for each MBTI types because these types are inclined to favor some jobs. It’s advantageous to know what tends to work for people with your personality type. You might finally discover what career is right for you!
If you haven’t read it yet, here are the links to the part one and part two of this series. We have a list of careers best suited for each MBTI type. So far, we have covered eight out of the sixteen personality types available.
INFP
“Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them. Want an external life that is congruent with their values. Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be catalysts for implementing ideas. Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential. Adaptable, flexible, and accepting unless a value is threatened.” – MyersBriggs.Org
Here’s a partial list of careers for INFPs according to Truity.com:
TOP CAREER PATHS FOR INFP:
- Archivist or Curator
- Audiologist
- Counselor
- Editor
- Fashion Designer
- Film Editor
- Fine Artist
- Fundraiser
- Graphic Designer
- Human Resources Specialist
- Interpreter or Translator
- Librarian
- Massage Therapist
- Multimedia Artist
- Photographer
- Physical Therapist
- Public Relations Specialist
- Social Scientist
- Social Worker
- Teacher or Professor
- Veterinarian
- Writer
- Zoologist or Wildlife Biologist
INTJ
“Have original minds and great drive for implementing their ideas and achieving their goals. Quickly see patterns in external events and develop long-range explanatory perspectives. When committed, organize a job and carry it through. Skeptical and independent, have high standards of competence and performance – for themselves and others.” – MyersBriggs.Org
Here’s a partial list of careers for INTJs according to Truity.com:
TOP CAREER PATHS FOR INTJ:
- Accountant or Auditor
- Architect
- Art Director
- Building Inspector
- Business Analyst
- Business Executive
- College Administrator
- Computer Scientist
- Construction Manager
- Editor
- Engineer
- Financial Manager
- Industrial Designer
- Judge or Hearing Officer
- Lawyer
- Mathematician
- Paralegal or Legal Assistant
- Personal Financial Advisor
- Pharmacist
- Physician or Surgeon
- Police Detective
- Private Investigator
- Sales Engineer
- Scientist
- Social Scientist
- Software Developer
- Statistician
- Surveyor
- System Administrator
- Teacher or Professor
- Translator
- Web Developer
- Writer
ESFP
“Outgoing, friendly, and accepting. Exuberant lovers of life, people, and material comforts. Enjoy working with others to make things happen. Bring common sense and a realistic approach to their work, and make work fun. Flexible and spontaneous, adapt readily to new people and environments. Learn best by trying a new skill with other people.” – MyersBriggs.Org
Here’s a partial list of careers for ESFPs according to Truity.com:
TOP CAREER PATHS FOR ESFP:
- Artist
- Chef
- Dietitian
- Event Coordinator
- Fashion Designer
- Firefighter
- Fitness Trainer
- Flight Attendant
- Florist
- Gardener
- Interior Designer
- Landscape Manager
- Massage Therapist
- Musician
- Nurse
- Pediatrician
- Photographer
- Physical Therapist
- Physician Assistant
- Police Officer
- Public Relations Manager
- Receptionist
- Retail Manager
- Sales Agent
- Social Worker
- Teacher
- Veterinary Assistant
ISTP
“Tolerant and flexible, quiet observers until a problem appears, then act quickly to find workable solutions. Analyze what makes things work and readily get through large amounts of data to isolate the core of practical problems. Interested in cause and effect, organize facts using logical principles, value efficiency.” – MyersBriggs.Org
Here’s a partial list of careers for ISTPs according to Truity.com:
TOP CAREER PATHS FOR ISTP:
- Air Traffic Controller
- Airline Pilot
- Budget Analyst
- Building Inspector
- Carpenter
- Chef
- Commercial Designer
- Cost Estimator
- Database Administrator
- Economist
- Engineer
- ER Physician
- Financial Manager
- Financial Planner
- Firefighter
- Intelligence Agent
- Landscape Architect
- Mechanic
- Military Officer
- Office Manager
- Paralegal
- Photographer
- Police Officer
- Private Investigator
- Property Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Securities Analyst
- Ship and Boat Captain
- Software Developer
- Software Tester
- Systems Analyst