Finding out your work personality (go back »)

I found out what my Myers-Briggs (TM) personality type is not long ago.

First I needed to find out if I was a introvert or extravert. Was I a person who enjoyed studying alone more or enjoyed doing so in the company of friends. Was I more productive in each situation? In this case, I would be an introvert. It does not mean that I do not play well with others. It just means that I will prefer to work things out on my own first before meeting up with others.

Then, I will need to find out: am I the sensing or intuitive type? I am obviously the intuitive type as I am always in the search of new solutions. Sensing types are more stable: their slogan would be, 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it'. They prefer using tried and tested solutions.

Next, I will need to find out: am I the thinking or feeling type? For this, I thought back to a situation that happened between a friend and myself. He brought out an argument and I countered it. He argued using dictionary definitions and textbook examples of logics (stuff that I have forgotten about after graduating from the University). Regardless of his intentions, my intentions were to argue to the bitter end with him till I won. It was not to find out right or wrong. By arguing with me, I felt that he was trying to make me lose face. I argued for hours (even through sms) till he surrendered. What we can see from this incident is that I am a feeling type of person. I base my decisions more on the effect it has on the feelings of others than in reaching logical conclusions. However, this is a negative example. When able to correctly apply their personalities, feeling types can contribute in positive ways to the workplace. For one, they are better able to empathize with others. They can predict the effects of work decisions on individual workers rather than base their decisions on maximizing the effectiveness of monitoring, for example.

Last, I found out whether I was the judging or perceiving type. For this I will have to look at my thought process when I need to do something. Do I start planning in my head what steps to take to get the end goal before committing to doing it? Or, do I commit to it first in a burst of spontaneity and see where life leads me? I would have to be the planner aka the judging type.

From my experiences, I have figured out that I am a INFJ type. How about you?

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