PERSONALITY
General Description:
NFPs are creative and complex. INFPs hold harmony and friendship close to their hearts. In their own quiet way, they want their work, friends and school to reflect these values. When they focus on these values, they can be inspired for short periods of time, especially if they work by themselves. INFPs are quiet and adaptable; they won't easily share their inner selves (or their sense of humor) with others unless they have built a trusting relationship. They will likely be bored quickly by routine jobs that don't relate to their inner values of harmony and friendship.
Summary of Careers
INFPs need to believe in their work; they need their work to reflect their values of unity and friendship. Their work often is about improving other people's lives through their verbal skills. They work best when they have the freedom to creatively respond to the needs of the moment for short periods of time. The type of careers that honor these traits include fine arts, counselling, writing, teaching (art, music and drama), library work and entertainment.
Type Factor: I for Introversion
Key Word: Quiet
Your natural preference is to work with ideas and concepts. Research shows the following types of employment appeal to Introverts: library work, physical science, computer specialties, architecture, civil engineering, mathematics, optometry, and law.People in these occupations often work by themselves or in one-to-one situations. The job rewards them for wanting to understand their work and to take the time to delve into it. In other words, they are working with their strengths.
Type Factor: N for Intuition
Key Word: Creative
You are naturally good at theory and abstract reasoning. You will be attracted to occupations that reward these skills. Research shows the following types of employment appeal to Intuitives: social science, psychology, art and theater work, entertainment, counseling, writing, acting and photography.People in these occupations often deal with theory rather than concrete details.
Type Factor: F for Feeling
Key Word: Compassionate
You prefer work that is personable and sensitive to individuals. You appreciate work that will put you in touch with people because you are naturally attracted to helping others. Research shows the following types of employment appeal to Feelers: teaching (especially for younger children), religious work, nursing, counseling, food services, office machine operations and social work.All these occupations have a common theme: they help people.
Type Factor: P for Perception
Key Word: Flexible
You will enjoy work that will honor your preference for curiosity and spontaneity. You are inquisitive, independent and tolerate complexity easily. Research shows the following types of employment appeal to Perceivers: writing, restaurant work, social science, manual labor, art, entertainment, and acting.People in these occupations often enjoy work that is flexible. They decide how they will carry out their work while they do it (e.g., restaurant workers determine how they will serve their customers). Your Personality Motto
You belong to a group of iNtuitive-Feelers
known as the Compassionate Innovators.
Intuitive-types prefer to go beyond their direct experience and focus on the meaning of the information. This gives them a "big picture" outlook on life. They tune into underlying patterns so they tend to be future-oriented and therefore become creative and innovative.
Feeling-types make decisions using their own personal criteria. This often means taking into account the impact that decision will have on someone's life. They tend to treat everyone individually; they value mercy. Feelers ask these questions when deciding: "How do I feel about it? How will it affect someone else?" Classic Red Motto: To a valiant heart nothing is impossible. Contemporary Red Motto: Follow your passion.
Social
Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Artistic
Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Conventional
Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Relationships
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Support
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Working Conditions
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
