16 personality types
ISTPThe Practical Fixer
You tend to be calm, handy and very quick with practical problems. You like doing and trying things yourself and dislike being closely managed.
Key traits
- Says little, watches a lot, acts when needed.
- Trusts what can be seen and touched.
- Decides by reason and by what is practical.
- Likes flexibility, handling each situation as it comes.
Strengths
- Fixes and handles incidents fast without panic.
- Learns by doing and gets skilled very quickly.
- Works independently without reminders.
- Stays calm in urgent situations.
Room to grow
- Tell the team what you are handling.
- Be patient with paperwork and procedures.
- Plan long-term work, not only what is in front of you.
Communication
- Likes short, to-the-point talk with concrete examples.
- Dislikes many questions while working.
- Takes feedback best when pointed straight at what to fix.
Teamwork
- Fits technical roles, troubleshooting and on-the-spot support.
- Does better when free to choose how to do the job.
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.