Mirror mirror on the wall, what is my MBTI?

Complete a 20-minute MBTI personality test and take what you learn about yourself to improve your career! Having greater self-awareness will help you make better decisions as you navigate your way through your career. From the way you communicate with others, to how you approach work, and even what will provide you with career satisfaction, understanding yourself will provide you with incredibly valuable insights that will make you an unstoppable force not only in the workplace but also in your personal life!

Based on the personality theory of Carl Jung, this quiz is a tool for self-discovery. But remember that no matter what your result is, this is not a restrictive label and does not define who you are. 

Please set aside 20 minutes of uninterrupted time. Answer honestly, choosing the response that feels most natural to you, not what you think you should be.

Instructions

This personality test is divided into four sections. For each question, select the option (A or B) that best describes you. If both seem to apply, choose the one that feels more like your default, gut reaction. Don't overthink it. At the end of all four sections, you will tally your scores to find your 4-letter MBTI preference type.

The Personality Test

Section 1: How You Focus Your Energy

(Extraversion or Introversion)

1. When you are at a social event at work, you are more likely to:

   1. Interact with many people, including strangers.

   2. Interact with a few people you already know well.

2. After a long and demanding week, you recharge by:

   1. Going out and engaging in social activities.

   2. Spending quiet time reflecting and relaxing alone.

3. In group discussions, you tend to:

   1. Speak up and contribute your thoughts readily.

   2. Listen carefully first and formulate your thoughts before speaking.

4. When you have a free evening, you are more likely to:

   1. Get in touch with friends to see what's happening.

   2. Enjoy your own company with a book, movie, or hobby.

5. Your energy in a work meeting is typically highest:

   1. During the active brainstorming and discussion phase.

   2. During the reflective phase after the meeting, when you can process the ideas.

6. Which word describes you better?

   1. Outgoing.

   2. Private.

7. You find it easier to:

   1. Express yourself openly.

   2. Keep your thoughts to yourself.

8. You prefer to communicate by:

   1. Talking it through in person or on the phone.

   2. Writing it out in an email or message.

Section 2: How You Perceive Information

(Sensing or Intuition)

9. When it comes to your work, you are more interested in:

   1. The factual details and realities of the situation.

   2. The overarching patterns and future possibilities.

10. When learning a new system or process, you prefer to:

    1. Be shown the practical steps and applications first.

    2. Understand the underlying theory and concept first.

11. You would describe yourself as more:

    1. Realistic and grounded.

    2. Imaginative and speculative.

12. You trust information that is:

    1. Concrete, measurable, and based on past experience.

    2. Abstract, conceptual, and focused on future potential.

13. When describing an event, you are more likely to:

    1. Recount the specific details of what happened, in sequence.

    2. Describe the overall impression and meaning the event had for you.

14. When presented with a problem, you first:

    1. Look at the current facts and what is known.

    2. Brainstorm all the possibilities and what could be.

15. You would rather be considered:

    1. A practical and sensible person.

    2. A creative and innovative person.

16. If you were a consultant, you would rather work with:

    1. Proven methods that guarantee reliable results.

    2. Experimental methods that could lead to a breakthrough.

Section 3: How You Make Decisions

(Thinking or Feeling)

17. When a colleague comes to you with a personal problem, you are more likely to:

    1. Look for a logical solution to fix the issue.

    2. Offer emotional support and show you understand how they feel.

18. You believe it is more important for a leader to be:

    1. Fair and consistently apply rules to everyone.

    2. Empathetic and make exceptions based on individual circumstances.

19. You make decisions more easily when you can rely on:

    1. Objective data and logical analysis.

    2. Your personal values and the impact on others.

20. When a project you are on is criticised, your first reaction is to:

    1. Analyse the criticism for logical flaws or valid points.

    2. Feel personally disheartened and concerned about team morale.

21. You feel it's a worse fault to be:

    1. Illogical and inconsistent.

    2. Insensitive and uncaring.

22. You are more naturally tuned into:

    1. How things work.

    2. How people feel.

23. When resolving a team dispute, you focus on:

    1. The principles of fairness and objective truth.

    2. The goal of maintaining harmony and positive relationships.

24. You are more drawn to people who are:

    1. Competent and logical.

    2. Compassionate and encouraging.

Section 4: How You Approach Life and Work

(Judging or Perceiving)

25. On a typical workday, you prefer to:

    1. Have a clear schedule and know what you're doing.

    2. Be flexible and leave your options open.

26. When planning a holiday, you are the type to:

    1. Have most of the itinerary planned out in advance.

    2. Plan the first day or two and figure out the rest as you go.

27. You feel more comfortable and productive in an environment that is:

    1. Organised and structured.

    2. Spontaneous and adaptable.

28. Which statement better describes your approach to work?

    1. "There is a time for work and a time for play, and I prefer not to mix them."

    2. "Work can be play, and play can be work; the lines are often blurry."

29. You are most satisfied when a project is:

    1. Completed and finalised.

    2. Still open to new ideas and last-minute improvements.

30. You tend to view deadlines as:

    1. Firm targets that provide structure.

    2. Flexible guidelines that help you get started.

31. Your desk and workspace are usually:

    1. Neat, orderly, with everything in its place.

    2. A collection of things you are currently working on.

32. In your daily life, you get more enjoyment from:

    1. The sense of accomplishment that comes from finishing tasks.

    2. The sense of excitement that comes from starting new things.

Scoring Each Section

1. Tally your scores for each section.

2. For each section, note the letter with the higher score. This is your preference.

3. Combine the four letters to find your type.

• Section 1: Total A's = ___ (for Extraversion) | Total B's = ___ (for Introversion)

  • Your Preference: E or I

• Section 2: Total A's = ___ (for Sensing) | Total B's = ___ (for Intuition)

  • Your Preference: S or N

• Section 3: Total A's = ___ (for Thinking) | Total B's = ___ (for Feeling)

  • Your Preference: T or F

• Section 4: Total A's = ___ (for Judging) | Total B's = ___ (for Perceiving)

  • Your Preference: J or P

Your 4-Letter Type: ____ ____ ____ ____

Understanding Your Personality Profile

Now that you have your 4-letter type, find your profile below.

The 16 types are grouped into four temperaments: Guardians (SJ), Artisans (SP), Idealists (NF), and Rationals (NT).

Find your group, then your specific type.

The Guardians (SJ Types) – Organisers and Protectors

You are the cornerstone of society, valuing stability, security, and responsibility. You are dependable, thorough, and believe in doing things the right way.

ISTJ - The Inspector: You are systematic, logical, and incredibly reliable. You honour your commitments and work steadily towards your goals, bringing order to chaos.

• Famous Examples: Often cited examples include Angela Merkel, George Washington, and Queen Elizabeth II.

• Strengths: Detail-orientation, thoroughness, loyalty, upholding standards.

• Challenges: Can be resistant to new ideas that defy the "rules"; may not always consider the emotional side of decisions.

• Ideal Environment: Structured, stable, with clear expectations and tasks that require precision and dependability.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be clear, direct, and logical. Honour commitments. Provide specific details and don't change plans at the last minute.

• Coaching Tip: When a new, untested idea is proposed, schedule time to analyse its potential benefits objectively, rather than focusing first on how it deviates from the norm.

ISFJ - The Protector: You are warm, conscientious, and dedicated to meeting the needs of others. You create a supportive and harmonious environment through your quiet, caring actions.

• Famous Examples: Mother Teresa, Halle Berry, and Dr. John Watson (fictional character).

• Strengths: Empathy, service-orientation, reliability, strong organisational skills.

• Challenges: Can have trouble saying "no"; may internalise stress and not express your own needs.

• Ideal Environment: Collaborative, service-oriented, where your contributions to others' well-being are valued.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be kind and appreciative. Show you care about me as a person. Provide clear expectations and give me time to prepare for change.

• Coaching Tip: Practice setting one small boundary each week, such as declining a non-essential request or delegating a task. Your well-being is as important as the well-being of those you support.

ESTJ - The Supervisor: You are a natural organiser of people and projects. You are decisive, assertive, and driven to implement plans efficiently and effectively, ensuring standards are met.

• Famous Examples: Michelle Obama, Judge Judy, and Sonia Sotomayor.

• Strengths: Leadership, organisation, decisiveness, efficiency.

• Challenges: Can be seen as rigid or demanding; may make decisions too quickly without gathering all perspectives.

• Ideal Environment: Goal-oriented, structured, where you can take charge and see tangible results from your efforts.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be direct and competent. Stick to the plan. Present information logically and focus on the bottom line. Don't be overly emotional.

• Coaching Tip: Before finalising a plan, deliberately ask a quiet team member for their perspective. It builds buy-in and may reveal a crucial detail you missed.

ESFJ - The Provider: You are the ultimate "people person"—sociable, caring, and driven to create a cooperative and friendly atmosphere. You are highly attuned to the needs and feelings of others.

• Famous Examples: Taylor Swift, Jennifer Garner, and Captain America (fictional character).

• Strengths: Building community, active support, organisation, attention to others' needs.

• Challenges: Can be sensitive to criticism or conflict; may prioritise harmony over addressing difficult but necessary truths.

• Ideal Environment: Social, team-focused, where you can help and organise others in a tangible, positive way.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be friendly and appreciative. Acknowledge my contributions. Let's talk things through face-to-face. Uphold your end of our social contract.

• Coaching Tip: When faced with a necessary conflict, prepare by writing down the objective issues. This helps you stay focused on the problem, not just the potential for disharmony.

The Artisans (SP Types) – Responders and Negotiators

You are grounded in the present moment, valuing freedom, spontaneity, and tangible impact. You are adaptable, pragmatic, and excel at responding to crises.

ISTP - The Crafter: You are a master of tools, whether physical or analytical. You are a curious, logical, and hands-on problem-solver who stays cool under pressure.

• Famous Examples: Bear Grylls, Clint Eastwood, and Tom Cruise.

• Strengths: Troubleshooting, crisis management, practical skills, applied logic.

• Challenges: Can be intensely private and difficult to read; may lose interest once a problem is solved and neglect the follow-through.

• Ideal Environment: Flexible, hands-on, with a focus on solving immediate, practical problems.

• How to Work Best With Me: Give me space and freedom to work. Focus on the problem, not the process. Be direct and don't micro-manage.

• Coaching Tip: To improve follow-through, partner with a more structured (J-preference) colleague. Your problem-solving combined with their planning can be a powerful duo.

ISFP - The Artist: You are gentle, observant, and have a strong sense of aesthetics and personal values. You express your caring nature through quiet, tangible actions.

• Famous Examples: Bob Ross, Michael Jackson, and Lana Del Rey.

• Strengths: Adaptability, attention to present needs, loyalty, aesthetic sense.

• Challenges: Dislike conflict and abstract, long-range planning; can be difficult to get to know.

• Ideal Environment: Flexible, allows for personal expression, and is aligned with your core values.

• How to Work Best With Me: Create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere. Give me space for my creative process. Show, don't just tell, your appreciation. Avoid harsh criticism.

• Coaching Tip: When you feel a value is being compromised at work, try to articulate it as a "preference" or "concern." For example, "I'm concerned this approach might not be best for our clients."

ESTP - The Dynamo: You are energetic, action-oriented, and a natural negotiator. You thrive in the moment, using your sharp observational skills to solve problems and persuade others.

• Famous Examples: Madonna, Ernest Hemingway, and Eddie Murphy.

• Strengths: Adaptability, resourcefulness, negotiation, motivating others to act.

• Challenges: Can be impulsive and risk-prone; may get bored with theory or long-term planning.

• Ideal Environment: Fast-paced, dynamic, and full of new challenges and people to interact with.

• How to Work Best With Me: Keep things moving and fun. Be direct and focus on the immediate challenge. Don't bore me with abstract theory; let's get our hands dirty.

• Coaching Tip: Before jumping into action, take five minutes to ask, "What is the one key detail I might be missing?" This small pause can save significant rework later.

ESFP - The Performer: You are the life of the party—vivacious, charming, and generous. You love bringing people together and creating a fun, energetic environment.

• Famous Examples: Adele, Will Smith, and Marilyn Monroe.

• Strengths: Interpersonal skills, motivating others, practical help, adaptability.

• Challenges: Can be easily distracted; may avoid conflict or difficult tasks in favour of more enjoyable activities.

• Ideal Environment: Social, active, and provides opportunities to use your people skills in a fun and practical way.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be upbeat and engaging. Make work fun. Appreciate my energy and enthusiasm. Let's work on projects together.

• Coaching Tip: Use your social energy to create "accountability partnerships." Find a colleague to work alongside on less exciting tasks to make them more engaging.

The Idealists (NF Types) – Mentors and Advocates

You are driven by your vision of a better future and a desire for authenticity and personal growth. You are an empathetic communicator and a natural catalyst for positive change.

INFJ - The Advocate: You are insightful, compassionate, and quietly determined. You seek to understand what motivates people and are driven to help others realise their potential.

• Famous Examples: Martin Luther King Jr., Brené Brown, and Nelson Mandela.

• Strengths: Vision, empathy, dedication to values, seeing potential in others.

• Challenges: Can be perfectionistic and overly sensitive to criticism; may absorb the stress of others.

• Ideal Environment: Mission-driven, harmonious, where you can work on meaningful projects that help people.

• How to Work Best With Me: Take time to understand my vision. Be authentic and sincere. Appreciate my insights. Don't force me into the spotlight.

• Coaching Tip: Share your vision with others earlier in the process. Your insights are powerful, but they have the most impact when they aren't kept private for too long.

INFP - The Mediator: You are a creative, sensitive soul guided by a deep well of personal values. You are curious, open-minded, and seek a life that is an authentic expression of who you are.

• Famous Examples: Princess Diana, J.R.R. Tolkien, and William Shakespeare.

• Strengths: Creativity, idealism, passion for values, ability to see the good in others.

• Challenges: Can be overly idealistic and impractical; may have trouble with criticism or enforcing rules on others.

• Ideal Environment: Flexible, value-driven, and allows for creative and independent work.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be gentle with feedback. Respect my values and my need for authentic work. Give me creative freedom.

• Coaching Tip: To turn your ideals into action, choose one cause you care about and break it down into small, concrete steps. Completing the first step builds momentum.

ENFJ - The Teacher: You are a charismatic and empathetic leader. You are highly attuned to the emotions and potential of others and feel a personal responsibility to help them grow.

• Famous Examples: Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Maya Angelou.

• Strengths: Leadership, communication, inspiring others, fostering cooperation.

• Challenges: Can be overly invested in others' problems; may sacrifice their own needs to maintain harmony.

• Ideal Environment: People-focused, collaborative, where you can guide and develop others toward a common goal.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be open and cooperative. Show you appreciate my efforts to help. Let's work together for the greater good. Share your hopes and goals with me.

• Coaching Tip: Check in with yourself before saying "yes" to a request. Ask: "Do I have the emotional and physical capacity for this right now?" It's okay to support from the sidelines sometimes.

ENFP - The Champion: You are an enthusiastic innovator, endlessly curious about possibilities and people. You connect ideas and events in new ways and inspire others with your infectious energy.

• Famous Examples: Robin Williams, Walt Disney, and Ellen DeGeneres.

• Strengths: Creativity, enthusiasm, connecting with people, seeing possibilities.

• Challenges: Can have trouble following through on projects once the initial excitement fades; may over-commit.

• Ideal Environment: Dynamic, flexible, and provides a variety of tasks and opportunities to brainstorm and connect with others.

• How to Work Best With Me: Brainstorm with me. Be open to new ideas. Appreciate my enthusiasm. Help me stay focused on the finish line when my energy wanes.

• Coaching Tip: For every new project you start, write down a "definition of done" and identify one person who can help hold you accountable for finishing it.

The Rationals (NT Types) – Visionaries and Architects

You are driven by a thirst for knowledge, logic, and competence. You are a strategic and innovative thinker, always looking to understand and improve complex systems.

INTJ - The Architect: You are a strategic, visionary thinker. You are highly independent and place great value on logic and efficiency, constantly analysing how to improve systems.

• Famous Examples: Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, and Isaac Newton.

• Strengths: Long-range planning, strategic vision, high standards for competence, logical decision-making.

• Challenges: Can seem aloof or critical; may dismiss ideas that aren't perfectly logical without considering the human element.

• Ideal Environment: Allows for autonomy, focuses on strategy and innovation, and values intellectual rigour.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be logical, competent, and direct. Give me autonomy. Don't waste my time with pointless meetings or office politics. Value my ideas.

• Coaching Tip: When presenting a new strategy, intentionally include one slide or talking point on how it will positively impact the team. This helps bridge the gap between your logic and others' need for connection.

INTP - The Thinker: You are a philosophical innovator, fascinated by logical analysis and theoretical possibilities. You are driven to understand the underlying principles of everything.

• Famous Examples: Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Bill Gates.

• Strengths: Abstract analysis, objective criticism, innovative problem-solving, intellectual curiosity.

• Challenges: Can get lost in theory and neglect practical application; may seem detached or overly critical.

• Ideal Environment: Flexible, intellectually stimulating, and provides freedom to explore complex problems without rigid structure.

• How to Work Best With Me: Appreciate my intellectual curiosity. Give me challenging problems to solve. Allow me to work independently. Don't be offended by my critical analysis.

• Coaching Tip: Set a "theory deadline." Give yourself a set amount of time to analyse a problem, after which you must produce one practical, testable hypothesis or solution.

ENTJ - The Commander: You are a natural-born leader—decisive, strategic, and organised. You are driven to create efficiency and are motivated by turning theories into solid, long-range plans.

• Famous Examples: Steve Jobs, Margaret Thatcher, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

• Strengths: Strategic leadership, decisiveness, creating order from chaos, long-term vision.

• Challenges: Can be impatient with inefficiency or dissent; may overlook the feelings of others in the drive for results.

• Ideal Environment: Goal-oriented, challenging, where you have the authority to lead and implement large-scale change.

• How to Work Best With Me: Be competent and efficient. Challenge me with good arguments, not emotional appeals. Help execute the plan. Let me lead.

• Coaching Tip: Build "listening tours" into your project plans. Schedule brief, informal check-ins with team members specifically to ask for their input and concerns, and just listen.

ENTP - The Debater: You are a quick, clever, and endlessly curious brainstormer. You love debating ideas, challenging assumptions, and finding new and ingenious ways to solve problems.

• Famous Examples: Leonardo da Vinci, Adam Savage (from MythBusters), and Socrates.

• Strengths: Brainstorming, strategic thinking, verbal fluency, seeing connections others miss.

• Challenges: Can be argumentative and insensitive; may start many projects but finish few.

• Ideal Environment: Dynamic, intellectually challenging, and provides constant opportunities for debate, problem-solving, and innovation.

• How to Work Best With Me: Engage in debate with me, but don't take it personally. Be flexible and open to wild ideas. Don't try to lock me into a rigid plan too early.

• Coaching Tip: When you feel the urge to debate a point, first try asking a question to better understand the other person's logic. This turns a potential argument into a more productive exploration.

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