International MBA Institute™
Advocate (INFJ)
People with INFJ preferences are great innovators in the field of ideas. They trust their intuitive insights into the true relationships and meanings of things, regardless of established authority or popularly accepted beliefs. Problems only stimulate them-the impossible takes a little longer, but not much.
They are independent and individualistic, being governed by inspirations that come through intuition. These inspirations seem so valid and important that they sometimes have trouble understanding why everyone does not accept them. Their inner independence is often not conspicuous because INFJs value harmony and fellowship; they work to persuade others to approve of and cooperate with their purposes. They can be great leaders when they devote themselves to carrying out a sound inspiration, attracting followers by their enthusiasm and faith. They lead by winning (rather than demanding) acceptance of their ideas.
They are most content in work that satisfies both their intuition and their feeling. The possibilities that interest them most concern people. Teaching particularly appeals to them, whether in higher education, or through the arts or the ministry Their intuition provides insight into the deeper meanings of the subject and they take great satisfaction in aiding the development of individual students.
When their interests lie in technical fields, INFJs may be outstanding in science, or research and development. Intuition suggests new approaches to problems and feeling generates enthusiasm that sparks their energies. Intuition powered by feeling may be of immense value in any field if not smothered in a routine job.
Some problems may result from the INFJs’ single-minded devotion to inspirations. They may see the goal so clearly that they fail to look for other things that might conflict with the goal. It is also important that their feeling is developed, since this will supply necessary judgment. If their judgment is undeveloped, they will be unable to evaluate their own inner vision and will not listen to feedback from others. Instead of shaping their inspirations into effective action, they may merely try to regulate everything (small matters as well as great ones) according to their own ideas, so that little is accomplished.
How Common Is This Type?
- 2% of the general population
- 1% of men
- 2% of women
강점
Introverted Intuition with Feeling특성
Succeed by perseverance, originality and desire to do whatever is needed or wanted. Put their best efforts into their work. Quietly forceful, conscientious, concerned for others. Respected for their firm principles. Likely to be honored and followed for their clear convictions as to how best to serve the common good.Career Paths
- Intuitively understand people and situations
- Idealistic
- Highly principled
- Complex and deep
- Natural leaders
- Sensitive and compassionate towards people
- Service-oriented
- Future-oriented
- Value deep, authentic relationships
- Reserved about expressing their true selves
- Dislike dealing with details unless they enhance or promote their vision
- Constantly seeking meaning and purpose in everything
- Creative and visionary
- Intense and tightly-wound
- Can work logically and rationally - use their intuition to understand the goal and work backwards towards it
The INFJ is a special individual who needs more out of a career than a job. They need to feel as if everything they do in their lives is in sync with their strong value systems - with what they believe to be right. Accordingly, the INFJ should choose a career in which they`re able to live their daily lives in accordance with their deeply-held principles, and that supports them in their life quest to be doing something meaningful. Since INFJs have such strong value systems, and persistent intuitive visions that lend them a sense of "knowing", they do best in positions in which they are leaders, rather than followers. Although they can happily follow individuals who are leading in a direction that the INFJ fully supports, they will very unhappy following in any other situation.
The following list of professions is built on our impression of careers that would be especially suitable for an INFJ.
Recommended Career Paths for INFJs are:
- Physical Therapist
- Public Health Educator
- Family Physician
- Occupational Therapist
- Psychiatrist
- Physician Assistant
- Massage Therapist
- Nutritionist
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Psychologist
- Counselor
- Social Worker
- Speech Pathologist
- Clergy
- Social Scientist
- Genealogist
- Food Scientist
- Environmental Scientist
- HR Manager
- Corporate Trainer
- Environmental Attorney
- Legal Mediator
- Elementary Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- School Counselor
- Librarian
- Curator
- Translator
- Editor
- Technical Writer
- Writer
- Graphic Designer
- Animator
- 예술가
- Musician
- Interior Designer
Hobbies and Interests
Writing, art appreciation, cultural events, reading, socializing in small, intimate settings, and playing or listening to music.People Associated With This Type
- Plato - Philosopher
- Carl Gustav Jung - Psychiatrist
- Niels Bohr - Physicist
- Mahatma Gandhi - Campaigner for the independence of India
- Thomas Jefferson - U.S. President and author of the Declaration of Independence
- Dante Alighieri - Poet and author of The Divine Comedy
- Agatha Christie - Author of crime novels
- Arthur Schopenhauer - Philosopher
- Leo Tolstoy - Author
- Fyodor Dostoevsky - Author
- Al Pacino - Actor
- Edward Norton - Actor
- Cate Blanchett - Actress
- Michelle Pfeiffer - Actress
- Benedict Cumberbatch - Actor