The following quiz is based on the book Do What You Are; Discover the Perfect Career for You through the Secrets of Personality Type, by Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron - Teiger. (Little, Brown and Co. 1992)
It's based on the very popular Myers-Briggs Type Indicator instrument. This is not the instrument itself.
If you want the complete testing you may visit personalitydesk.com or any number of other sites, or speak to a career counseling professional. The complete tool, with professional intrepertation, offers much more information and practical application than we can do here.
This is a simple version as an introduction and for entertainment.
The tool is divided into four dimensions to match the four dimensions of the human personality as understood by the researchers/authors Myers and Briggs. Each can be thought of as being on a spectrum.
Everyone falls somewhere on each of the four spectrum. None of them are any better, or worse, than any other. they are just tendency, preferrences and traits. We will discuss this more at the end.
one extreme _______________balanced___________________other extreme
For each of the pairs of statements note which one describes you more often. You may want to write them on a peice of paper.
Section A.
1.
A. I am energized by being with other people.
B. A am energized by spending time alone.
2.
A. I like being the center of attention.
B. I avoid being the center of attention.
3.
A. I act then think.
B. I think then act.
4.
A. I am easy to "read" and know.
B. I am more private.
5.
A. I share personal infromation freely.
B. I prefer to share informatin with select few.
6.
A. I talk more than listen.
B. I listen more than talk.
7.
A. I communicate with enthusiasm.
B. I keep enthusiasm to myself.
8.
A. I respond quickly and enjoy a fast pace.
B. I respond after taking the time to think things through.
9
A. I prefer breadth to depth.
B. I prefer depth to breadth.
Section B
10.
A. I trust what is certain and concrete.
B. I trust inspiratin and inference.
11.
A. I like new ideas only if they have practical applications.
B. I like new ideas and concpets for their own sake.
12.
A. I value realism and comon sense.
B. I value imagination and innovation.
13.
A. I like to use and hone established skills.
B. I like to learn new skills and get bored easily after mastering skills.
14.
A. I tend to be specific and literal and give detailed descriptions.
B. I tend to be general and figurative and use metaphors and analogies.
15.
A. I present informatin in a step-by-step manner.
B. I present informatin through leaps and in a roundabout manner.
16.
A. I am oriented to the present.
B. I am orented toward the future.
Section C
17.
A. I step back and appy impersonal analysis to problems.
B. I step forward and consider effect to actions on others.
18.
A. I value logic, justice, and fairness with one standard for all.
B. I value empathy and harmony and see the exceptin to the rule.
19.
A. I naturally see flaws.
B. I naturally like to please others.
20.
A. I tend to be critical.
B. I tent to show appreciation easily.
21.
A. I may be seen as heartless, insensitive and uncaring.
B. I may be seen as overemotional, illogical, and weak.
22.
A. I consider it more important to be truthful than tactful.
B. I consider it important to be tactful as well as truthful.
23.
A. I believe feelings are valid only if they are logical.
B. I believe any feeling is valid, whether if makes sense or not.
24.
A. I am motivated by a desire for acheivements and accomplishment.
B. I am motivated by a desire to be appreciated.
Section D.
25.
A. I am happiest after decisions have been made.
B. I am happiest leaving the options open.
26.
A. I have a "work ethic"; work first, play later if there's time.
B. I have a "play ethic" ; enjoy now, finish the job later, if there's time.
27.
A. I set goals and work toward achieving them on time.
B. I change goals as new information becomes available.
28.
A. I prefer knowing what I am getting into.
B. I like adapting to new situations.
29.
A. I am product oriented with my emphasis on complete the task.
B. I am process oriented with emphasis on how the task is completed.
30.
A. I drive satisfaction from finishing projects.
B. I derive saitsfaction from starting projects.
31.
A. I see tiem as a finite resource and take deadlines seriously.
B. I see time as a renewable resource and see deadlines as elastic.
Scoring
Section A. This dimension shows how we interact with the world and where we direct our energy.
Which ever you agreed with more is considered your first dimension type
If you agreed with statement A more you probably are E for Extravert
If you agreed with statement B more you probably are I for Introvert
Section B. This dimension shows us the kind of information we naturally notice.
Which ever you agreed with more is considered your second dimension type
If you agreed with statement A more you probably are S for Sensor
If you agreed with statement B more you probably are N for Intuitive
Section C This dimension shows how we make decisions.
Which ever you agreed with more is considered your third dimension type
If you agreed with statement A more you probably are T for Thinking
If you agreed with statement B more you probably are F for Feeler
Section D This dimension shows whether we prefer to live in a more strutured way or in a more spontaneous way.
Which ever you agreed with more is considered your fourth dimension type
If you agreed with statement A more you probably are J for Judging
If you agreed with statement B more you probably are P for Perceiving
I say "probably" becuase this is a estimate, as this is not the full instrument.
So from the four demensions you recieve a combination of four letters representing your personality type.
You become ESTP, INFJ, or ENTJ. So there are 16 different possible combinations.
Knowing your personality type can help you in many areas, including career choices and relationships.
Here is a brief summary of each
ENFJ - about 5 percent of the American population. They are people lovers. They place the highest importance on people and relationships and are naturally concerned about others. They take warm approach to life and feel personall connected to all things.
INFJ - about 1 percent of Americans. They inhabit a world of ideas. They are independent, original thinkers with strong feelings, firm principles and personal integrity.
ENFP - about 5 percent of Americans. They are full of enthusiasm and new ideas. Optimistic, spontaneous, creative, and confident, they have origianl minds and a strong sense of the possible. For them life is an exciting drama.
INFP - about 1 percent of Americans. They value inner harmony above all else. Sensitive, idealistic, and loyal, they have a strong sense of honor concerning their personal values and are often motivated by deep personal belief or by devotion to a cause they feel is worthy.
ENTJ - about 5 percent of Americans. They are great leaders and decision makers. They easily see possibilities in all things and are happy to direct others toward making their vision become a reality. They are ingenious thinkers and great long-range planners.
INTJ - about 1 percent of Americans. They are perfectionists. Their strong need for autonomy and personal competence, as well as their unshakable faith in their own original ideas, drives them to acheive their objectives
ENTP - about 5 percent of Americans. The love excitement and challenge. Enthusiastic and ingenious, they are talkative, clever, and good at many things and constantly strive to increase their competence and personal power.
INTP - about 1 percent of Americans. They are conceptual problem solvers. They are intensely intellectual and logical, with flashes of creative brilliance.
ESTJ - about 13 percent of Americans. They are great at getting things done. They like to run the show and make things happen. They are responsible, conscientious, and faithful to their commitments. They like structure and can remember and organize many details. They systematically set about acheiving their goals on schedule and as efficiently as possible.
ISTJ - about 6 percent of Americans. They are the serious, responsible, and sensible stalwarts of society. They are trustworthy and honor their commitments. Their word is their solemn vow.
ESFJ - about 13 percent of Americans. They are motivated to help other people in real and practical ways through direct action and cooperation. They are responsible, friendly and sympathetic.
ISFJ - about 6 percent of Americans. They are loyal, devoted, compassionate, and perceptive about how other people feel. They are conscientious and responsible and enjoy being needed.
ESTP - about 13 percent of Americans. They don't worry- they're happy! Active, easygoing, and spontaneous, they enjoy the present moment rather than planning for the future.
ISTP - about 6 percent of Americans. They are straightforward, honest, and pragmatic people who prefer action to conversation. They are unpretentious and often have a good understanding of the way things work.
ESFP - about 13 percent of Americans. They enjoy people and have a real zest for living. They are playful and vivacious, and mke things more fun for others by their pure and unabashed enjoyment.
ISFP - about 6 percent of Americans. They are gentle, caring, and sensitive people, who keep much of their intensely personal ideals and values to themselves. They more often express their deepy felt passions through actions than through words.
The full instrument, and books (like the one I mentioned earlier) discuss issues like which dimension is your dominant area of functioning, impact on career choices and relationships.
If you want the complete testing you may visit personalitydesk.com or any number of other sites, or speak to a career counseling professional. The complete tool, with professional intrepertation, offers much more information and practical application than we can do here.
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