INFPs are open-minded, idealistic, insightful, and flexible individuals who want their work to contribute to something that matters. They enjoy working by themselves or in small groups where they can be creative. Introverted Feeling with Intuition INFP

 Galvanize people and organizations to action  Stand firmly on their values against formidable opposition  Remind others in creative ways about human aspirations and goals  Focus on compassion, caring, and harmony General Strengths INFP

Brief Description of INFP Adaptable Committed Curious Deep Devoted Empathetic Gentle Idealistic Imaginative Intimate Loyal Reticent

INFP THE IDEALIST Healer Harmonizer Clarifier Insightful Enhancers Seeker & Keeper of Human Values

Questor Performing noble service to aid society Making life kinder and gentle Inspiring idealists Sensitive INFP

Personality Portraits INFP

POTENTIAL STRENGTHS Sense of purpose Creativity People skills Adaptability Gentle persuasion INFP

INFP Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them. Want an eternal life that is congruent with their values. Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be catalysts for implementing ideas. Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential. Adaptable, flexible, and accepting unless a value is threatened.

Motivation Values Crusader Adding to human understanding, sharing knowledge and enthusiasm for deep passions, upholding meaning and mystery INFP

Type Dynamics Applying logic INFPs Looking at larger picture F F S N T Considering people Looking at facts Solve a problem by

CAREER DEVELOPMENT INFP

CAREER TRENDS Many occupations attractive to INFPs involve a concern with human development, particularly through one-to-one relationships with others; 7 of the top 20 are related to counseling. Another group of occupations involves exercising creativity in positions in the language or visual arts. INFP

MOST ATTRACTIVE OCCUPATIONS Artist or Entertainer/Actor Teacher Designer Psychiatrist Counselor Psychologist Marketing Specialist Trainer Human Resourses INFP

MOST ATTRACTIVE OCCUPATIONS Religious worker/Clergy Social Worker Nurse Architect Research Assistant Social Scientist Writer or Editor Laboratory Technologist Consultant: Education Therapist: Physical INFP

Careers where the INFP's dominant function (Fi) is used most Careers where the INFP's auxiliary function (Ne) is used most Clergy/church worker Secretary Technical specialist Librarian Sales Accountant/auditor/ banker/economist Homemaker Nurse Administrator Teacher Assistant Writer/editor Professor/academic/lecturer Psychologist Human Resources Teacher Engineer Scientist/biologist/ physicist/chemist Assistant Accountant/auditor/ banker/economist Careers/occupational advice/therapy Computer specialist Consultant Artist/actor Senior Manager Manager Trainer Project manager

FAMOUS INFPs

William Shakespeare INFP

Helen Keller (INFP) with Anne Sullivan INFP

Julia Roberts INFP

INFP Homer Virgil Mary the Blessed Virgin St. John St. Luke William Shakespeare Henry Wadsworth Longfellow A. A. Milne Laura Ingalls Wilder Helen Keller Carl Rogers Fred Rogers Dick Clark Donna Reed Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Neil Diamond Tom Brokaw James Herriot Annie Dillard James Taylor Julia Roberts Scott Bakula Terri Gross Amy Tan John F. Kennedy, Jr. Lisa Kudrow Fred Savage