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Myers-Briggs: ENFP - Extroverted Intuitive Feeling Perceiving

ENFP - Extroverted Intuitive Feeling Perceiving

Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. See life as full of possibilities. Make connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceed based on the patterns they see. Want a lot of affirmation from others, and readily give appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often rely on their ability to improvise and their verbal fluency. 

     

Common Work Related Strengths

  • Ability to "think outside of the box"
  • Courage to take risks
  • A broad range of interests
  • Quick learner
  • Ability to see the "big picture" and implications
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly shift gears
  • Perceptiveness and ability to understand other's needs and motivations

Common Work Related Weaknesses

  • Difficulty setting priorities and making decisions
  • Impatience with uncreative people
  • Reluctance to do things in traditional or routine ways
  • Lack of discipline and follow through on important details
  • Tendency to become bored or sidetracked
  • Dislike of doing repetitive tasks
  • Impatience working with systems or people who are too rigid
  • Tendency to focus on what's possible, rather than what is probable
  • Tendency to be disorganized

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Champion (ENFP)

The ENFP personality type is highly individualistic. These people strive towards creating their own looks, methods, actions, habits, and ideas. They dislike being forced to live inside a box. They have a strong intuitive nature and like being around others. They are highly perceptive and operate from their feelings most of the time. ENFPs are drawn to more casual work environments. They are motivated more by goals that they are passionate about rather than money. Careers that are ideal for ENFPs include:

Careers

  • Artist
  • Art Director
  • Actor
  • Accountant/Auditor
  • Banker/Economist
  • Consultant
  • Career Counselor
  • Conference Planner
  • Church Worker
  • Diplomat
  • Dietitian/Nutritionist
  • Designer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Engineer
  • Editor
  • Graphic Designer
  • Human Resources
  • Housing Director
  • Inventor
  • Journalist
  • Lawyer/Attorney 
  • Musician
  • Merchandise Planner
  • Marketer
  • Nurse
  • Newscaster
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Public Relations
  • Psychologist/Counselor
  • Painter
  • Politician
  • Project Manager
  • Researcher
  • Scientist
  • Social Worker
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Social Scientist
  • Senior Manager
  • Trainer
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Technical Specialist
  • Writer