Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
ENFP
Overview: Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. Sees life as full of possibilities. Makes connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceeds based on the patterns they see. Wants a lot of affirmation from others, and readily gives appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often relies on ability to improvise and verbal fluency.
E: Extroversion
I like getting my energy from active involvement in events and having a lot of different activities. I’m excited when I’m around people and I like to energize other people. I like moving into action and making things happen. I generally feel at home in the world. I often understand a problem better when I can talk out loud about it and hear what others have to say. The following statements generally apply to me:
N: Intuition
I pay the most attention to impressions or the meaning and patterns of the information I get. I would rather learn by thinking a problem through than by hands-on experience. I’m interested in new things and what might be possible, so that I think more about the future than the past. I like to work with symbols or abstract theories, even if I don’t know how I will use them. I remember events more as an impression of what it was like than as actual facts or details of what happened. The following statements generally apply to me:
F: Feeling
I believe I can make the best decisions by weighing what people care about and the points-of-view of persons involved in a situation. I am concerned with values and what is the best for the people involved. I like to do whatever will establish or maintain harmony. In my relationships, I appear caring, warm, and tactful. The following statements generally apply to me:
P: Perceiving
To others, I seem to prefer a flexible and spontaneous way of life, and I like to understand and adapt to the world rather than organize it. Others see me staying open to new experiences and information. Perceiving means “preferring to take in information.” It does not mean being “perceptive” in the sense of having quick and accurate perceptions about people and events. The following statements generally apply to me:
Source: Myers-Briggs Foundation
Overview: Warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. Sees life as full of possibilities. Makes connections between events and information very quickly, and confidently proceeds based on the patterns they see. Wants a lot of affirmation from others, and readily gives appreciation and support. Spontaneous and flexible, often relies on ability to improvise and verbal fluency.
E: Extroversion
I like getting my energy from active involvement in events and having a lot of different activities. I’m excited when I’m around people and I like to energize other people. I like moving into action and making things happen. I generally feel at home in the world. I often understand a problem better when I can talk out loud about it and hear what others have to say. The following statements generally apply to me:
- I am seen as “outgoing” or as a “people person.”
- I feel comfortable in groups and like working in them.
- I have a wide range of friends and know lots of people.
- I sometimes jump too quickly into an activity and don’t allow enough time to think it over.
- Before I start a project, I sometimes forget to stop and get clear on what I want to do and why.
N: Intuition
I pay the most attention to impressions or the meaning and patterns of the information I get. I would rather learn by thinking a problem through than by hands-on experience. I’m interested in new things and what might be possible, so that I think more about the future than the past. I like to work with symbols or abstract theories, even if I don’t know how I will use them. I remember events more as an impression of what it was like than as actual facts or details of what happened. The following statements generally apply to me:
- I remember events by what I read “between the lines” about their meaning.
- I solve problems by leaping between different ideas and possibilities.
- I am interested in doing things that are new and different.
- I like to see the big picture, then to find out the facts.
- I trust impressions, symbols, and metaphors more than what I actually experienced
- Sometimes I think so much about new possibilities that I never look at how to make them a reality.
F: Feeling
I believe I can make the best decisions by weighing what people care about and the points-of-view of persons involved in a situation. I am concerned with values and what is the best for the people involved. I like to do whatever will establish or maintain harmony. In my relationships, I appear caring, warm, and tactful. The following statements generally apply to me:
- I have a people or communications orientation.
- I am concerned with harmony and nervous when it is missing.
- I look for what is important to others and express concern for others.
- I make decisions with my heart and want to be compassionate.
- I believe being tactful is more important than telling the “cold” truth.
- Sometimes I miss seeing or communicating the “hard truth” of situations.
- I am sometimes experienced by others as too idealistic, mushy, or indirect.
P: Perceiving
To others, I seem to prefer a flexible and spontaneous way of life, and I like to understand and adapt to the world rather than organize it. Others see me staying open to new experiences and information. Perceiving means “preferring to take in information.” It does not mean being “perceptive” in the sense of having quick and accurate perceptions about people and events. The following statements generally apply to me:
- I like to stay open to respond to whatever happens.
- I appear to be loose and casual. I like to keep plans to a minimum.
- I like to approach work as play or mix work and play.
- I work in bursts of energy.
- I am stimulated by an approaching deadline.
- Sometimes I stay open to new information so long I miss making decisions when they are needed.
Source: Myers-Briggs Foundation
Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI)
Overview: Reflective and careful worker, but can be tense or irritable in times of stress. Hardworking and comfortable both leading and following. Socially self-confident, outgoing, and interested in people. Warm and receptive to the needs and concerns of others. Spontaneous and flexible, but also organized and dependable. Curious and imaginative, but can be easily bored by routine tasks. Enjoys reading and studying, and values education as an end to itself.
Adjustment: 36 (Average)
Reflects the degree to which a person is calm or moody and volatile. High scorers seem confident, resilient, and optimistic. Low scorers seem tense, irritable, and negative.
You tend to be reflective and self-critical. As a result, you are usually vigilant, concerned about being evaluated, responsive to coaching and feedback, and work in bursts of energy. Because you are self-critical and rarely satisfied with your own performance, you may become tense and easily annoyed by minor inconveniences and setbacks--especially during times of stress or heavy work loads.
Ambition: 47 (Average)
Evaluates the degree to which a person seems leaderlike and values achievement. High scorers seem competitive and hard working. Low scorers seem unassertive and less interested in advancement.
You seem self-disciplined, achievement-oriented, and productive, and should enjoy pushing tasks to completion. You seem confident and willing to take charge of a group or project when necessary, but you are equally comfortable letting others take the lead role. You sometimes seem indifferent as to whom is in charge of projects and work activities. You may not position yourself to take control of tasks or team assignments where you can clearly make an impact.
Sociability: 79 (High)
Assesses the degree to which a person appears socially self-confident. High scorers seem outgoing and colorful. Low scorers seem reserved and quiet.
Others should see you as energetic, talkative, and socially active. You should enjoy meeting the public and working with new people and value a lifestyle and work organized around social interaction. You should perform well in front of groups and like public speaking.
Because you are so energetic and outgoing, you may also tend to be over-committed, distracted, and unable to listen very well.
You may dominate meetings, and your need to talk and be recognized may cause you to miss information that could be useful for your projects or organization.
Interpersonal Sensitivity: 83 (High)
Reflects tact and perceptiveness. High scorers seem friendly, warm, and popular. Low scorers seem independent, frank, and direct.
You are unusually diplomatic, friendly, charming, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. You will be able to build and maintain friendships. You are concerned about staff morale and you are a good team player. You value encouraging, protecting, and helping others. Because you are so pleasant and good-natured, you may avoid disagreements, become upset by rejection, tend to promise more than you can deliver, and have problems being decisive. In addition, you may be more concerned with pleasing others than with completing your own work.
Prudence: 35 (Average)
Concerns self control and conscientiousness. High scorers seem organized, dependable, and easy to supervise. Low scorers seem spontaneous and flexible.
Adaptable and spontaneous, you are able to change directions quickly, work on several problems at the same time, and do not mind being interrupted. You are comfortable using new and/or non-standard procedures to solve problems, and you think it is important to be willing to challenge rules and take risks. Although you are flexible, adaptable, and need little supervision, others may see you as somewhat impulsive, not planning ahead, and testing the limits.
Inquisitive: 83 (High)
Reflects the degree to which a person seems curious, adventurous, and imaginative. High scorers tend to be quick-witted and visionary, but easily bored. Low scorers tend to be practical, focused, and able to concentrate.
You are open-minded, curious, and imaginative. You understand the big picture, think quickly on your feet, have ideas for solving problems, and are comfortable with unstructured work that entails design, invention, or change. You are receptive to new ideas and value finding better ways of doing things. Because you are so curious and potentially creative, you may be easily bored unless given new and different assignments. In addition, your coworkers may not share your enthusiasm for experimentation and/or your love of adventure.
Learning Approach: 88 (High)
Reflects the degree to which a person values education as an end in itself. High scorers tend to enjoy reading and studying. Low scorers are less interested in formal education and more interested in hands-on learning on the job.
You will value training for yourself and others, will seek opportunities to grow and develop, and will want to apply the latest relevant knowledge to your work.Because you are so well-informed, you may see through issues more quickly than others and then take action without insuring that others see the point and are ready to move forward.
Source: Hogan Career Assessment
Adjustment: 36 (Average)
Reflects the degree to which a person is calm or moody and volatile. High scorers seem confident, resilient, and optimistic. Low scorers seem tense, irritable, and negative.
You tend to be reflective and self-critical. As a result, you are usually vigilant, concerned about being evaluated, responsive to coaching and feedback, and work in bursts of energy. Because you are self-critical and rarely satisfied with your own performance, you may become tense and easily annoyed by minor inconveniences and setbacks--especially during times of stress or heavy work loads.
Ambition: 47 (Average)
Evaluates the degree to which a person seems leaderlike and values achievement. High scorers seem competitive and hard working. Low scorers seem unassertive and less interested in advancement.
You seem self-disciplined, achievement-oriented, and productive, and should enjoy pushing tasks to completion. You seem confident and willing to take charge of a group or project when necessary, but you are equally comfortable letting others take the lead role. You sometimes seem indifferent as to whom is in charge of projects and work activities. You may not position yourself to take control of tasks or team assignments where you can clearly make an impact.
Sociability: 79 (High)
Assesses the degree to which a person appears socially self-confident. High scorers seem outgoing and colorful. Low scorers seem reserved and quiet.
Others should see you as energetic, talkative, and socially active. You should enjoy meeting the public and working with new people and value a lifestyle and work organized around social interaction. You should perform well in front of groups and like public speaking.
Because you are so energetic and outgoing, you may also tend to be over-committed, distracted, and unable to listen very well.
You may dominate meetings, and your need to talk and be recognized may cause you to miss information that could be useful for your projects or organization.
Interpersonal Sensitivity: 83 (High)
Reflects tact and perceptiveness. High scorers seem friendly, warm, and popular. Low scorers seem independent, frank, and direct.
You are unusually diplomatic, friendly, charming, and sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. You will be able to build and maintain friendships. You are concerned about staff morale and you are a good team player. You value encouraging, protecting, and helping others. Because you are so pleasant and good-natured, you may avoid disagreements, become upset by rejection, tend to promise more than you can deliver, and have problems being decisive. In addition, you may be more concerned with pleasing others than with completing your own work.
Prudence: 35 (Average)
Concerns self control and conscientiousness. High scorers seem organized, dependable, and easy to supervise. Low scorers seem spontaneous and flexible.
Adaptable and spontaneous, you are able to change directions quickly, work on several problems at the same time, and do not mind being interrupted. You are comfortable using new and/or non-standard procedures to solve problems, and you think it is important to be willing to challenge rules and take risks. Although you are flexible, adaptable, and need little supervision, others may see you as somewhat impulsive, not planning ahead, and testing the limits.
Inquisitive: 83 (High)
Reflects the degree to which a person seems curious, adventurous, and imaginative. High scorers tend to be quick-witted and visionary, but easily bored. Low scorers tend to be practical, focused, and able to concentrate.
You are open-minded, curious, and imaginative. You understand the big picture, think quickly on your feet, have ideas for solving problems, and are comfortable with unstructured work that entails design, invention, or change. You are receptive to new ideas and value finding better ways of doing things. Because you are so curious and potentially creative, you may be easily bored unless given new and different assignments. In addition, your coworkers may not share your enthusiasm for experimentation and/or your love of adventure.
Learning Approach: 88 (High)
Reflects the degree to which a person values education as an end in itself. High scorers tend to enjoy reading and studying. Low scorers are less interested in formal education and more interested in hands-on learning on the job.
You will value training for yourself and others, will seek opportunities to grow and develop, and will want to apply the latest relevant knowledge to your work.Because you are so well-informed, you may see through issues more quickly than others and then take action without insuring that others see the point and are ready to move forward.
Source: Hogan Career Assessment