They may have, at one time, sold this package to some Human Resource depts to aid in hiring/placing applicants
reminds me of an old poster of mine
Personality Types
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reminds me of an old poster of mine
JaniceM
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OldFeller
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I first learned about the Myers-Briggs from a career guidance book.
The test was developed in the 40s as a way to help women entering the workforce for the first time to match up with work that suited them.
Since David Keirsey, there has been an attempt, particulalry all over the internet, to broaden the types to be a complete summary of someone's personality. That's where it fails.
What that original book, Do What You Are, said about my type and my likely career satisfaction, based on my type, was true for me.
The test was developed in the 40s as a way to help women entering the workforce for the first time to match up with work that suited them.
Since David Keirsey, there has been an attempt, particulalry all over the internet, to broaden the types to be a complete summary of someone's personality. That's where it fails.
What that original book, Do What You Are, said about my type and my likely career satisfaction, based on my type, was true for me.
Happy Heart
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Let me say that I don't recall the name of the book, but concerns training teachers to identify student learning styles based on Myers-Briggs as well strengthen the teacher's self knowledge about how they teach best.
Teacher Terry
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During my career providing vocational testing and career counseling to people with disabilities it was one of many tools I used in identifying occupations for exploration.
It is also used by therapists in marriage counseling because if people read about the others personality type it helps them to understand their partner better. It is also useful in workplaces to understand one another and reduce conflict.
It is also used by therapists in marriage counseling because if people read about the others personality type it helps them to understand their partner better. It is also useful in workplaces to understand one another and reduce conflict.
debodun
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ISTJ
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INTP here. I've done several of these test over the years, set by difffernt organisations. Some tests taking much longer than others. The results have always been INTP. 90% I.
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Some people have told me that with certain tests, especially the multiple-choice Myers & Briggs MBTI personality test, it's best to answer with the first response that comes to mind. However, I completely disagree with this approach.
Many of us are constrained by our environment and conform to certain expectations, particularly in the workplace. For instance, you may be required to perform a task in a specific manner because that's what your line management and company want. In this situation, you might answer a MBTI personality test based on your willingness to comply with the company's way of doing things, as the company's authority has convinced you that it is the correct way to think and act.
When I take the MBIT test, I dig deeper into myself and consider what my authentic thoughts are when all constraints are removed. I reflect on how I truly perceive and think about things without any significant external influences.
Later, I was told that the thinking process I described above is characteristic of a genuine INTP. However, it's important to keep in mind that MBTI has 16 base categories, and there is a vast variation of individuals within each category.
I’m an INTP-A, & here are my traits that I recognise:
- Introspective, tend to spend a lot of time thinking deeply about things and reflecting on my own thoughts and experiences.
- Analytical, dead right I am. Engage in logical analysis. An ability to see the big picture but can focus in on the minute, as even the smallest thing can affect to big picture. Occasionally delve to deep & can become lost in my own mind, if I’m not carful. “analysis paralysis”?
- Can be quite creative and come up with novel solutions to problems.
- Independent thinking. Motivated by my own personal goals and interests. Can be difficult at times for me to get motivated with somethings my employer gives me. To the point where I don’t even hand the work in, or its late. Don’t give me deadlines. However, there are somethings my employer gives to me that causes them to ask how the hell did I do that so quickly.
- Open-minded with a broad range of interests and are curious about the world around me, & the people within it.
- Assertive, especially in the face of fierce opposition. But not all the time, it can depend on how bored I get with a situation or person.
- Have little respect for a person in authority -- authority for its own sake. I’m not generally interested in someone’s position, thair education. Show me what you are made of instead.
- Can become disconnected from the people around me.
- Well, there’s a start of my thoughts anyway.
Many of us are constrained by our environment and conform to certain expectations, particularly in the workplace. For instance, you may be required to perform a task in a specific manner because that's what your line management and company want. In this situation, you might answer a MBTI personality test based on your willingness to comply with the company's way of doing things, as the company's authority has convinced you that it is the correct way to think and act.
When I take the MBIT test, I dig deeper into myself and consider what my authentic thoughts are when all constraints are removed. I reflect on how I truly perceive and think about things without any significant external influences.
Later, I was told that the thinking process I described above is characteristic of a genuine INTP. However, it's important to keep in mind that MBTI has 16 base categories, and there is a vast variation of individuals within each category.
I’m an INTP-A, & here are my traits that I recognise:
- Introspective, tend to spend a lot of time thinking deeply about things and reflecting on my own thoughts and experiences.
- Analytical, dead right I am. Engage in logical analysis. An ability to see the big picture but can focus in on the minute, as even the smallest thing can affect to big picture. Occasionally delve to deep & can become lost in my own mind, if I’m not carful. “analysis paralysis”?
- Can be quite creative and come up with novel solutions to problems.
- Independent thinking. Motivated by my own personal goals and interests. Can be difficult at times for me to get motivated with somethings my employer gives me. To the point where I don’t even hand the work in, or its late. Don’t give me deadlines. However, there are somethings my employer gives to me that causes them to ask how the hell did I do that so quickly.
- Open-minded with a broad range of interests and are curious about the world around me, & the people within it.
- Assertive, especially in the face of fierce opposition. But not all the time, it can depend on how bored I get with a situation or person.
- Have little respect for a person in authority -- authority for its own sake. I’m not generally interested in someone’s position, thair education. Show me what you are made of instead.
- Can become disconnected from the people around me.
- Well, there’s a start of my thoughts anyway.
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