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Myers-Briggs: INTP - Introverted Intuitive Thinking Perceiving

INTP - Introverted Intuitive Thinking Perceiving

Seek to develop logical explanations for everything that interests them. Theoretical and abstract, interested more in ideas than in social interaction. Quiet, contained, flexible, and adaptable. Have an unusual ability to focus in-depth to solve problems in their area of interest. Skeptical, sometimes critical, always analytical

     

Common Work Related Stengths

  • Eagerness to think "outside of the box"
  • Ability to understand very complex and highly abstract ideas
  • Great creative problem-solving skills
  • Courage to take risks, try new things, and overcome obstacles
  • Ability to analyze things logically, even under stress
  • Drive to continually increase one's knowledge
  • Ability to address issues without taking them personally
  • Ability to see the "big picture" and implications of actions and ideas

Common Work Related Weakensses

  • Tendency to be unorganized
  • Overconfidence resulting in misrepresentation of abilities
  • Impatience with unimaginative or incompetent people
  • Dislike of doing things in a traditional or established manner
  • Tendency to lose interest in projects once the problem has been solved
  • Difficulty communicating complex ideas simply
  • Dislike of doing repetitive tasks
  • Impatience with structures and people who are too rigid

Indeed Career Guide Job Compatibility

Thinker (INTP)

INTPs are generally the most logical-minded of the personality types. They love patterns, are quick to notice discrepancies and have a strong ability to read people. They aren’t typically interested in practical daily activities but instead enjoy environments where they can express creativity. They love coming up with insightful and unbiased solutions to problems. In the workplace, INTPs are great problem-solvers and are extremely helpful when business issues arise. They are often highly creative and intelligent and desire local answers to questions or problems that arise. Careers ideal for INTPs include:

Careers

  • Artist
  • Actor
  • Architect
  • Archaeologist
  • Agent
  • Consultant
  • Computer Specialist
  • Computer Animator
  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer Software Developer
  • Engineer
  • Economist
  • Forestry/Park Ranger
  • Investigator
  • Investment Banker
  • Inventor 
  • Legal Mediator
  • Lawyer/Attorney
  • Mathematician
  • Musician
  • Marketer
  • Photographer
  • Researcher
  • Systems Analyst
  • Scientist
  • Strategic Planner
  • Technical Writer
  • Teacher/Professor
  • Web Site Designer