Entertainer (ESFP)

ESFP people are friendly, adaptable realists. They rely on what they can see, hear, and know firsthand. They good-naturedly accept and use the facts around them, whatever these are. They look for a satisfying solution instead of trying to impose any "should" or "must" of their own. They are sure that a solution will turn up once they have grasped all of the facts.

They solve problems by being adaptable, and often can get others to adapt, too. People generally like them well enough to consider any compromise they suggest. They are unprejudiced, openminded, and tolerant of most everyone-including themselves. They take things as they are and thus may be very good at easing a tense situation and pulling conflicting factions together.

With their focus on the current situation and realistic acceptance of what exists, they can be gifted problem solvers. Because they are not necessarily bound by a need to follow standard procedures or preferred methods, they are often able to see ways of achieving a goal by "using" the existing rules, systems, or circumstances in new ways, rather than allowing them to be roadblocks.

They are actively curious about people, activities, food, objects, scenery, or anything new presented to their senses. Their expert abilities in using their senses may show in: (a) a continuous ability to see the need of the moment and turn easily to meet it, (b) the skilful handling of people and conflicts, (c) the ability to absorb, apply, and remember great numbers of facts, or (d) an artistic taste and judgment.

They make their decisions by using the personal values of feeling rather than the logical analysis of thinking. Their feeling makes them tactful, sympathetic, interested in people, and especially good at handling human contacts. They may be too easy in matters of discipline. They learn far more from first-hand experience than from books, and do better in actual situations than on written tests. Abstract ideas and theories are not likely to be trusted by ESFPs until they have been tested in experience. They may have to work harder than other types to achieve in school, but can do so when they see the relevance.

ESFPs do best in careers needing realism, action, and adaptability. Examples are health services, sales, design, transportation, entertainment, secretarial or office work, food services, supervising work groups, machine operation, and many kinds of troubleshooting.

ESFPs are strong in the art of living. They get a lot of fun out of life, which makes them good company. They enjoy their material possessions and take the time to acquire and care for them. They find much enjoyment in good food, clothes, music, and art. They enjoy physical exercise and sports, and usually are good at these.

How effective they are depends on how much judgment they acquire. They may need to develop their feeling so that they can use their values to provide standards for their behaviour, and direction and purpose in their lives. If their judgment is not developed enough to give them any character or stick-to-it-iveness, they are in danger of adapting mainly to their own love of a good time.

How Common Is This Type?

• 9% of the general population
• 7% of men
• 10% of women

Сильные стороны

Extraverted Sensing with Feeling

Характеристики

Outgoing, easygoing, accepting, friendly, enjoy everything and make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. Like sports and making things happen. Know what’s going on and join in eagerly. Find remembering facts easier than mastering theories. Are best in situations that need sound common sense and practical ability with people as well as with things.

Career Paths

• Genuinely and warmly interested in people
• Value peoples feelings
• Live in the present moment
• Are stimulated and excited by new experiences
• Practical and realistic
• Warmly interested in people
• Know how to have a good time, and how to make things fun for others
• Independent and resourceful
• Spontaneous - seldom plan ahead
• Hate structure and routine
• Dislike theory and long written explanations
• Feel special bond with children and animals
• Strongly developed aesthetic appreciation for things
• Great people skills

ESFPs are good at many things, but will not be happy unless they have a lot of contact with people, and a lot of new experiences. They should choose careers that provide them with the opportunity to use their great people skills and practical perspective, that will also provide them with enough new challenges that they will not become bored.

The following list of professions is built on our impression of careers that would be especially suitable for an ESFP.

Recommended Career Paths for ESFPs are:

• Elementary Teacher
• Recreation Worker
• Social Worker
• Special Education Teacher
• Nurse
• Physical Therapist
• Massage Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Veterinary Assistant
• Fitness Trainer
• Dental Hygienist
• Pediatrician
• Physician Assistant
• Dietitian
• Child Care Provider
• Cosmetologist
• Retail Manager
• Buyer
• Public Relations Manager
• Event Coordinator
• Corporate Trainer
• Real Estate Agent
• Insurance Agent
• Retail Salesperson
• Merchandise Planner
• Landscape Manager
• Restaurant Host
• Receptionist
• Flight Attendant
• Farmer or Rancher
• Fashion Designer
• Interior Designer
• Jeweler
• Landscape Architect
• Chef
• Florist
• Gardener
• Musician
• Художник
• Costumer
• Photographer
• Police Officer
• Firefighter
• Residential Counselor
• Animal Trainer

Hobbies and Interests

Socializing, team sports, home improvement projects, cooking, entertaining, games, and dance. ESFPs love big parties and gatherings and are quick to join any group or activity that sounds like fun.

People Associated With This Type

• Bill Clinton - U.S. President (D)
• Ronald Reagan - U.S. President (R)
• Michelangelo - Sculptor and painter
• Peter the Great - Tsar of Russia
• Richard Branson - Founder of Virgin Group
• Larry Ellison - Founder of Oracle
• Howard Schultz - CEO of Starbucks
• Mark Cuban - Businessman and investor
• Tony Robbins - Self-help advocate and author
• Wayne Dyer - Self-help advocate and author
• Deepak Chopra - Alternative medicine advocate and author
• Quentin Tarantino - Filmmaker
• Steven Spielberg - Filmmaker
• Mel Gibson - Actor and filmmaker
• Beyonce - Singer
• Denzel Washington - Actor
• Will Smith - Actor and rapper
• Jamie Oliver - TV cook
• Robbie Williams - Singer, Songwriter
• Leonardo DiCaprio - Actor

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