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Myers-Briggs: ESTJ - Extroverted Sensing Thinking Judging

ESTJ - Extroverted Sensing Thinking Judging

Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact. Decisive, quickly move to implement decisions. Organize projects and people to get things done, focus on getting results in the most efficient way possible. Take care of routine details. Have a clear set of logical standards, systematically follow them and want others to also. Forceful in implementing their plans.

Common Work Related Strengths

  • Practicality and focus on results
  • Precision, accuracy, and desire to get the job done right
  • Ability to recognize what is i8llogical, inconsistent, impractical, or inefficient
  • Well organized
  • Belief in the value of traditional structure and ability to work within it
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Common sense and realistic perspective

Common Work Related Weaknesses

  • Impatience with those who do not follow procedures or ignore important details
  • Reluctance to embrace new or untested ideas
  • Discomfort with or resistance to change
  • Impatience with inefficiency or processes that take too long
  • Focus on present needs at the expense of future ones
  • Inability to see future possibilities
  • Lack of sensitivity about how others will be affected by policies and decisions
  • Difficulty listening to opposing viewpoints and tendency to interrupt frequently

Indeed Career Guide Job Compatibility

Supervisor (ESTJ)

ESTJs are organized, dedicated, honest, dignified, traditional, and believers in doing what they believe is right and socially acceptable. They often take the role of leader and people look to them for guidance and counsel. ESTJs are methodical, organized, dedicated, reliable, and direct. They excel at following set procedures closely and adhering to guidelines. They’re dedicated and hardworking. Guiding others is something they feel strongly about. Careers that are ideal for ESTJs include:

Careers

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Administrator
  • Banker
  • Computer Specialist
  • Detective
  • Engineer
  • Economist
  • Editor
  • Financial Officer
  • Government Worker
  • Insurance Agent
  • Judge
  • Librarian 
  • Lecturer
  • Military Leader
  • Marketer
  • Manager
  • Pharmacist
  • Police Officer
  • Researcher
  • Senior Manager
  • Sales Representative
  • Scientist
  • Technical Specialist
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Underwriter
  • Writer