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Myers-Briggs: ISFP - Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving

ISFP - Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving

Quiet, friendly, sensitive, and kind. Enjoy the present moment, what's going on around them. Like to have their own space and to work within their own time frame. Loyal and committed to their values and to people who are important to them. Dislike disagreements and conflicts, do not force their opinions or values on others.

    

Common Work Related Stengths

  • Ability to embrace change and adapt well to new situations
  • Sensitivity to people's needs and desire to help others
  • Practicality and realistic perceptions
  • Good common sense
  • Warmth and generosity
  • Attention to important details
  • Ability to focus on current needs
  • Ability to clearly assess current conditions and see what needs fixing
  • Flexibility and willingness to take calculated risks and try new approaches

Common Work Related Weaknesses

  • Tendency to accept things at face value and miss deeper implications
  • Inability to see opportunities and options that don't presently exist
  • Tendency to take criticism personally
  • Dislike of preparing in advance and trouble organizing time
  • Dislike of excessive rules and overly structured bureaucracy
  • Unwillingness to risk disharmony to fight for ideas or position
  • Resistance to setting long-term goals and difficulty meeting deadlines

Indeed Career Guide Job Compatibility

Composer (ISFP)

ISFPs are introverts who don’t actually appear to be introverts. They are warm, approachable and friendly, fun to be with and spontaneous. They want to live life to the fullest and embrace the present. They see the value of meeting people who enjoy exploring things and discovering new experiences. In the workplace, they prefer autonomy and completing tasks on their own schedules. Harmony is important to them and they prefer to avoid confrontation and keep their opinions to themselves. Potential careers for ISFP personalities include:

Careers

  • Artist
  • Composer
  • Church Worker
  • Counselor
  • Child Care
  • Chef
  • Designer
  • Doctor
  • Editor
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Forest Ranger
  • Landscape Designer
  • Librarian
  • Musician
  • Naturalist
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Pediatrician
  • Social Worker
  • Surveyor
  • Trainer
  • Technical Specialist
  • Teacher
  • Veterinarian
  • Writer