Mystery of life - INFJ
Starting job hunting recently, I realize it's really important to know myself better and identify a suitable career path I'm comfortable and passionate about. The first step, analyzing my personality -- resulted in the most rare INFJ (Introverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging) type, which is codenamed "idealist". Some quotations of this type are pasted below. I've already chosen the most suitable cuts, but still it turns out to be long. I'll try to highlight the central phrases or sentences describing what I am :-)
INFJ is a perfectionist who doubts that they are living up to their full potential. INFJs are rarely at complete peace with themselves - there's always something else they should be doing to improve themselves and the world around them. They believe in constant growth, and don't often take time to revel in their accomplishments. They have strong value systems, and need to live their lives in accordance with what they feel is right. In deference to the Feeling aspect of their personalities, INFJs are usually gentle and easy going. Conversely, they have very high expectations of themselves, and they don't believe in compromising their ideals.
They are generally "doers" as well as dreamers. This rare combination of vision and practicality often results in INFJs taking a disproportionate amount of responsibility in the various causes to which so many of them seem to be drawn.
Most INFJs are protective of their inner selves, sharing only what they choose to share when they choose to share it. INFJs hold a special place in the heart of people who they are close to, who are able to see their special gifts and depth of caring. INFJs are sometimes mistaken for extroverts because they appear outgoing and genuinely interested in people. On the contrary, INFJs are true introverts, who can only be emotionally intimate and fulfilled with a chosen few from among their long-term friends, family, or obvious "soul mates."
They know things intuitively, without being able to pinpoint why, and without detailed knowledge of the subject at hand. They are usually right, and they usually know it （欣慰啊）. Uncanny gifted, INFJs may well have the clearest insights of all the types into the motivations of others, for good and for evil.
They are very sensitive to conflict, and cannot tolerate it very well. Situations which are charged with conflict may drive the normally peaceful INFJ into a state of agitation or charged anger.
In the workplace, the INFJ usually shows up in areas where they can be creative and somewhat independent. They have a natural affinity for art, and many excel in the sciences, where they make use of their intuition. In their own way, INFJs are just as much "systems builders" as are INTJs; the difference lies in that most INFJ "systems" are founded on human beings and human values, rather than information and technology.
Life is not necessarily easy for the INFJ, but they are capable of great depth of feeling and personal achievement. (我最喜欢的句子，有前途啊，小伙 :-D)
INFJs generally have the following traits:
* Intuitively understand people and situations
* Idealistic
* Highly principled
* Complex and deep
* Natural leaders
* Sensitive and compassionate towards people
* Service-oriented
* Future-oriented
* Value deep, authentic relationships
* Reserved about expressing their true selves
* Dislike dealing with details unless they enhance or promote their vision
* Constantly seeking meaning and purpose in everything
* Creative and visionary
* Work logically and rationally
* Usually have good communication skills, especially written
* Take their commitments very seriously
* Have very high expectations for themselves and others (both a strength and weakness)
* Good listeners
Weakness:
* Tendency to hold back part of themselves
* Not good with money or practical day-to-day life necessities （怪不得INFJ薪资低，好在I don't really care...）
* Extreme dislike of conflict and criticism
I now have a clearer mind of the type of place I can be really happy to work for, which holds a larger vision and moral goal (to transform IT technology to everyday life convenience) rather than merely "making money", has good public image, encourages and values personal contribution, provides certain degree of independence. Seeking...
As a friend, I encourage you to take the test at http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp and follow this link http://www.personalitypage.com/home.html to find a comprehensive description of your personality type, both to know yourself and let others know you better.
One's personality can change over time, either due to the past experience or personal effort for a more preferable one. However, the one we posses now holds explanations to a lot of whys, and help us to understand, accept and proud of what we are. It's a sound and good starting base for future directions of our personal development.
