SHORT VERSION OF THE MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR

WHATS YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE? (www.personalitytype.com - a Myers-Briggs/MBTI clone)

Below are 4 questions and descriptions of 2 different lists of personality preferences. Answer as you really are, not as you
wish you were. There is no right or wrong answers. And, none of us is only 1 or the other of the choices. We all have some of
both (choices) in us, but we tend to lean towards or prefer 1 over the other. Personality type is 1 of many indicators of
careers we are best suited for.

*What kind of information do you notice and remember? *
SENSOR (S) INTUITIVE (N)
Focus on the present and specific concrete information; live in
the hear-and-now
Focus on the future, the big picture, and possibilities; think
about future implications
Notice details, realities, specifics, and remember facts Notice new/different things; remember
relationships/connections
Practical and literal Imaginative and theoretical
Trust past experience; have good common sense Trust instinct and pride themselves in their creativity
Admire practical solutions Admire creative ideas
Pragmatic-see what is Inventive-see what could be
Like to use established skills Prefer to learn new skills
Like step-by-step instructions Like to figure things out alone
Work at a steady pace Work in bursts of energy

*How do you make decisions?*
THINKER (T) FEELER (F)
Decide objectively Decide based on values & feelings
Base decisions on impersonal criteria; what makes sense Base decisions on personal values & how they feel
Appear cool, analytical, reserved Appear warm & friendly, sensitive & empathetic
Convinced by logical reasoning Convinced by extenuating circumstances, feelings
Honest and direct Diplomatic and tactful
Value honesty and fairness Value harmony and compassion
Take few things personally Take many things personally
Tend to be critical; see flaws Tend to compliment & excuse flaws
Motivated by achievement Motivated by appreciation
Argue & debate issues for fun Allergic to arguments and conflict
Overlook people in favor of tasks Overlook tasks in favor of people

*What is your life approach? What kind of environment makes you the most comfortable?*
JUDGER (J) PERCEIVER (P)
Prefer structure, order, predictable environment Want to experience as much of the world as possible
Like a planned/organized/systematic approach to life Like a flexible/open-ended/casual/spontaneous approach to life
Make decisions easily and prefer to have things settled Postpone making decisions and prefer leaving options open
Like to make and stick to plans Like to keep plans flexible
Serious and conventional Playful and unconventional
Punctual and prompt Less aware of time; run late
Prefer to finish projects Prefer to start projects
Work first, play later Play first, work later
See the need for rules; find comfort in schedules Question the need for rules; want freedom to be spontaneous
Organized and productive Flexible, adaptable, curious, non-conforming
Avoid last minute stresses Energized by last-minute pressures

YOUR PERSONALITY PROFILE: E or I S or N T or F J or P

YOUR 4 Estimated Type: _____ _____ _____ _____

Type your 4 letter code in www.google.com
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