Personality Test
I know we've all taken a test like this at some point or another. Well, I forgot what my results were in the past, so when I ran accross another one, I decided to take it. Here are my results:
INTJ April 24th, 2005
Common Qualities of Introverts:
Attracted to in-depth analysis
Like to think, sometimes without talking
Like to understand
Keyword: Inner-directed
Common Qualities of Intuitives:
Notice the whole picture
Theoretical - interested in WHY things work
Creative - like to experiment
Keyword: Imaginative
Common Qualities of Thinkers:
Appreciate analysis
Quick to give advice
Fair and just - same rules for all
Keyword: Logical
Common Qualities of Judgers:
Are comfortable when everything is organized
Like to have a time-framed schedule
Decide quickly - sometimes bossy
Keyword: Organized
General Description:
INTJs understand complex relationships and use these insights to organize their life. If they are determined to see their inner vision realized, they can be businesslike and sometimes impersonal. Being visionaries, INTJs enjoy the complexities of new challenges and become bored quickly with unchanging routine. Of all the types, they are the most independent and may appear difficult to get to know until they have established a deeper relationship. (Yep, that's me.)
Career Insights:
INTJs like to bring their inner visions into reality and can be determined in their pursuit of this goal. They understand the "big picture" quickly and are good at impersonal analysis. They enjoy intellectual people and organizations, where their quick conceptual grasp of things is appreciated. Careers that prove popular to INTJs include architecture, legal professions, engineering, science, human resource management and computer systems.
Take the test here: http://www.typefocus.com/s_complimentary.html
I'm curious to see your results.
Look up info on your results here:
http://keirsey.com/matrix.html
http://www.personalitypage.com/four-temps.html
INTJs are natural leaders, although they usually choose to remain in the background until they see a real need to take over the lead. When they are in leadership roles, they are quite effective, because they are able to objectively see the reality of a situation, and are adaptable enough to change things which aren't working well. They are the supreme strategists - always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing them against their current strategy, to plan for every conceivable contingency.
INTJs spend a lot of time inside their own minds, and may have little interest in the other people's thoughts or feelings. Unless their Feeling side is developed, they may have problems giving other people the level of intimacy that is needed. Unless their Sensing side is developed, they may have a tendency to ignore details which are necessary for implementing their ideas.
The INTJ's interest in dealing with the world is to make decisions, express judgments, and put everything that they encounter into an understandable and rational system. Consequently, they are quick to express judgments. Often they have very evolved intuitions, and are convinced that they are right about things. Unless they complement their intuitive understanding with a well-developed ability to express their insights, they may find themselves frequently misunderstood. In these cases, INTJs tend to blame misunderstandings on the limitations of the other party, rather than on their own difficulty in expressing themselves. This tendency may cause the INTJ to dismiss others input too quickly, and to become generally arrogant and elitist.
INTJs are ambitious, self-confident, deliberate, long-range thinkers. Many INTJs end up in engineering or scientific pursuits, although some find enough challenge within the business world in areas which involve organizing and strategic planning. They dislike messiness and inefficiency, and anything that is muddled or unclear. They value clarity and efficiency, and will put enormous amounts of energy and time into consolidating their insights into structured patterns.
Other people may have a difficult time understanding an INTJ. They may see them as aloof and reserved. Indeed, the INTJ is not overly demonstrative of their affections, and is likely to not give as much praise or positive support as others may need or desire. That doesn't mean that he or she doesn't truly have affection or regard for others, they simply do not typically feel the need to express it. Others may falsely perceive the INTJ as being rigid and set in their ways. Nothing could be further from the truth, because the INTJ is committed to always finding the objective best strategy to implement their ideas. The INTJ is usually quite open to hearing an alternative way of doing something.
When under a great deal of stress, the INTJ may become obsessed with mindless repetitive, Sensate activities, such as over-drinking. They may also tend to become absorbed with minutia and details that they would not normally consider important to their overall goal.
INTJs need to remember to express themselves sufficiently, so as to avoid difficulties with people misunderstandings. In the absence of properly developing their communication abilities, they may become abrupt and short with people, and isolationists.
INTJs have a tremendous amount of ability to accomplish great things. They have insight into the Big Picture, and are driven to synthesize their concepts into solid plans of action. Their reasoning skills gives them the means to accomplish that. INTJs are most always highly competent people, and will not have a problem meeting their career or education goals. They have the capability to make great strides in these arenas. On a personal level, the INTJ who practices tolerances and puts effort into effectively communicating their insights to others has everything in his or her power to lead a rich and rewarding life.
Jungian functional preference ordering:
Dominant: Introverted Intuition
Auxilliary: Extraverted Thinking
Tertiary: Introverted Feeling
Inferior: Extraverted Sensing
INTJ April 24th, 2005
Common Qualities of Introverts:
Attracted to in-depth analysis
Like to think, sometimes without talking
Like to understand
Keyword: Inner-directed
Common Qualities of Intuitives:
Notice the whole picture
Theoretical - interested in WHY things work
Creative - like to experiment
Keyword: Imaginative
Common Qualities of Thinkers:
Appreciate analysis
Quick to give advice
Fair and just - same rules for all
Keyword: Logical
Common Qualities of Judgers:
Are comfortable when everything is organized
Like to have a time-framed schedule
Decide quickly - sometimes bossy
Keyword: Organized
General Description:
INTJs understand complex relationships and use these insights to organize their life. If they are determined to see their inner vision realized, they can be businesslike and sometimes impersonal. Being visionaries, INTJs enjoy the complexities of new challenges and become bored quickly with unchanging routine. Of all the types, they are the most independent and may appear difficult to get to know until they have established a deeper relationship. (Yep, that's me.)
Career Insights:
INTJs like to bring their inner visions into reality and can be determined in their pursuit of this goal. They understand the "big picture" quickly and are good at impersonal analysis. They enjoy intellectual people and organizations, where their quick conceptual grasp of things is appreciated. Careers that prove popular to INTJs include architecture, legal professions, engineering, science, human resource management and computer systems.
Take the test here: http://www.typefocus.com/s_complimentary.html
I'm curious to see your results.
Look up info on your results here:
http://keirsey.com/matrix.html
http://www.personalitypage.com/four-temps.html
INTJs are natural leaders, although they usually choose to remain in the background until they see a real need to take over the lead. When they are in leadership roles, they are quite effective, because they are able to objectively see the reality of a situation, and are adaptable enough to change things which aren't working well. They are the supreme strategists - always scanning available ideas and concepts and weighing them against their current strategy, to plan for every conceivable contingency.
INTJs spend a lot of time inside their own minds, and may have little interest in the other people's thoughts or feelings. Unless their Feeling side is developed, they may have problems giving other people the level of intimacy that is needed. Unless their Sensing side is developed, they may have a tendency to ignore details which are necessary for implementing their ideas.
The INTJ's interest in dealing with the world is to make decisions, express judgments, and put everything that they encounter into an understandable and rational system. Consequently, they are quick to express judgments. Often they have very evolved intuitions, and are convinced that they are right about things. Unless they complement their intuitive understanding with a well-developed ability to express their insights, they may find themselves frequently misunderstood. In these cases, INTJs tend to blame misunderstandings on the limitations of the other party, rather than on their own difficulty in expressing themselves. This tendency may cause the INTJ to dismiss others input too quickly, and to become generally arrogant and elitist.
INTJs are ambitious, self-confident, deliberate, long-range thinkers. Many INTJs end up in engineering or scientific pursuits, although some find enough challenge within the business world in areas which involve organizing and strategic planning. They dislike messiness and inefficiency, and anything that is muddled or unclear. They value clarity and efficiency, and will put enormous amounts of energy and time into consolidating their insights into structured patterns.
Other people may have a difficult time understanding an INTJ. They may see them as aloof and reserved. Indeed, the INTJ is not overly demonstrative of their affections, and is likely to not give as much praise or positive support as others may need or desire. That doesn't mean that he or she doesn't truly have affection or regard for others, they simply do not typically feel the need to express it. Others may falsely perceive the INTJ as being rigid and set in their ways. Nothing could be further from the truth, because the INTJ is committed to always finding the objective best strategy to implement their ideas. The INTJ is usually quite open to hearing an alternative way of doing something.
When under a great deal of stress, the INTJ may become obsessed with mindless repetitive, Sensate activities, such as over-drinking. They may also tend to become absorbed with minutia and details that they would not normally consider important to their overall goal.
INTJs need to remember to express themselves sufficiently, so as to avoid difficulties with people misunderstandings. In the absence of properly developing their communication abilities, they may become abrupt and short with people, and isolationists.
INTJs have a tremendous amount of ability to accomplish great things. They have insight into the Big Picture, and are driven to synthesize their concepts into solid plans of action. Their reasoning skills gives them the means to accomplish that. INTJs are most always highly competent people, and will not have a problem meeting their career or education goals. They have the capability to make great strides in these arenas. On a personal level, the INTJ who practices tolerances and puts effort into effectively communicating their insights to others has everything in his or her power to lead a rich and rewarding life.
Jungian functional preference ordering:
Dominant: Introverted Intuition
Auxilliary: Extraverted Thinking
Tertiary: Introverted Feeling
Inferior: Extraverted Sensing