16 personality types
INTPThe Explainer
You tend to be curious, keen to understand things to the root and quick to ask why. You like finding out for yourself, dislike doing without understanding, and do well with work that needs thought.
Key traits
- Quiet, prefers working alone, mind often wandering.
- Likes new ideas and new explanations.
- Decides by logic more than by feeling.
- Flexible; dislikes a rigid schedule.
Strengths
- Finds the real cause of a problem.
- Learns new work quickly once you see how it works.
- Has many unusual ways to solve things.
- Fair, with little favouritism.
Room to grow
- Decide and finish instead of thinking on.
- Mind how the listener feels when you argue a point.
- Keep a routine for small daily tasks.
Communication
- Likes reasoned discussion where questions are welcome.
- Dislikes being told “just do it” with no explanation.
- Takes feedback best when it is logical and not harsh.
Teamwork
- Fits roles that analyse, find faults and think up improvements.
- Does better with someone who also tracks progress.
The 16 types
- ISTJThe Reliable Doer
- ISFJThe Caretaker
- INFJThe Insightful Listener
- INTJThe Strategist
- ISTPThe Practical Fixer
- ISFPThe Sensitive Observer
- INFPThe Values Keeper
- INTPThe Explainer
- ESTPThe Quick Mover
- ESFPThe Energiser
- ENFPThe Inspirer
- ENTPThe Idea Tester
- ESTJThe Organiser
- ESFJThe Connector
- ENFJThe Team Builder
- ENTJThe Goal Leader
Take the test to find your type
Written by UR JOBS; not the official MBTI® assessment.