INFJ – Personality Type

“The INFJ personality type is very rare, making up less than one percent of the population, but they nonetheless leave their mark on the world. As Diplomats (NF), they have an inborn sense of idealism and morality, but what sets them apart is the accompanying Judging (J) trait – INFJs are not idle dreamers, but people capable of taking concrete steps to realize their goals and make a lasting positive impact,” according to 16 personalities.

• Dominant: Introverted Intuition (Ni)
• Auxiliary: Extraverted Feeling (Fe)
• Tertiary:  Introverted Thinking (Ti)
• Inferior:  Extraverted Sensing (Se)

I – Introversion preferred to extraversion: INFJs tend to be quiet and reserved. They generally prefer interacting with a few close friends rather than a wide circle of acquaintances, and they expend energy in social situations (whereas extraverts gain energy).

N – Intuition preferred to sensing: INFJs tend to be more abstract than concrete. They focus on the big picture rather than the details, and on future possibilities rather than immediate realities.

F – Feeling preferred to thinking: INFJs tend to value personal considerations above objective criteria. When making decisions, they often give more weight to social implications than to logic.

J – Judgment preferred to perception: INFJs tend to plan their activities and make decisions early. They derive a sense of control through predictability.

INFJs are conscientious, which means to be careful or vigilant. They're also value driven. To better understand themselves and their surroundings, they seek meaning in relationships, ideas and events. INFJS, in terms of their environment, can adapt easily in social situations. Nonetheless, they're true introverts who have a great understanding of individual motives.

INFJs are very independent people who prefer to be influential behind the scenes. They also prefer one-on-one relationships to large groups. Sensitive and complex, they are adept at understanding complicated issues and driven to resolve differences in a cooperative and creative manner.

Preferred Hobbies

Popular hobbies for the INFJ include: writing, art appreciation, cultural events, reading, socializing in small, intimate settings, and playing or listening to music.

Popular Careers

The careers chosen most often by INFJs include: writing, psychology, librarian, counselling, home making, the arts, design, and marketing.

*All information above is provided by 16-personalities and Wikipedia. To take the personality test, visit: www.16personalities.com and click ‘Personality Test.'