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Myers-Briggs: ESFJ - Extroverted Sensing Feeling Judging

ESFJ - Extroverted Sensing Feeling Judging

Warmhearted, conscientious, and cooperative. Want harmony in their environment, work with determination to establish it. Like to work with others to complete tasks accurately and on time. Loyal, follow through even in small matters. Notice what others need in their day-by-day lives and try to provide it. Want to be appreciated for who they are and for what they contribute.

     

Common Work Related Strengths

  • Great energy and drive to get things done
  • Ability to cooperate and create harmonious relationships
  • Nurturing and helpful nature
  • Decisiveness and stabilizing factor
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Loyalty and belief in the value of working within a traditional structure
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Ability to follow established routines and procedures
  • Common sense and a realistic perspective

Common Work Related Weaknesses

  • Relucntance to embrace new and untested ideas
  • Desire to focus on the present rather than the future
  • Difficulty adapting to change and switching gears quickly
  • Tendency to be oversensitive to criticism
  • Difficulty working alone for extended periods of time
  • Strong need to socialize
  • Tendency to show favoritism
  • Tendency to become drained by taking on others' emotional burdens
  • Inclination to make decisions prematurely
  • Focus on specific details rather than implications and the "big picture"
  • Tendency to be opinionated and rigid
  • Difficulty hearing and accepting opposing views
  • Tendency to become discouraged without praise or appreciation

Indeed Career Guide Job Compatibility

Provider (ESFJ)

ESFJs are highly sociable and need to interact with others and make people happy. They usually revel in the spotlight their entire lives and enjoy organizing social events for friends and family. Because ESFJs look for cooperation and harmony in the workplace, they generally look for careers that allow them to enforce social order. They are typically sensitive to the needs of others and skilled at reading social cues. If you are an ESFJ, some careers you may want to consider are:

Careers

  • Accountant
  • Administrator
  • Athletic Coach
  • Bookkeeper
  • Counselor
  • Child Care
  • Church Worker
  • Family Doctor
  • Human Resources
  • Marketer
  • Merchandise Planner/Buyer 
  • Office Manager
  • Organization Leader
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Researcher
  • Retail Owner
  • Restaurant/Hotel Manager/Owner
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Social Worker
  • Trainer
  • Teacher
  • Veterinarian