A couple of weeks ago, I randomly took a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality survey that ended with results that were a bit surprising, but not at all false. The survey began by asking a typical gender identification question, then asked “What makes you the happiest?”. I found this subjective question odd as far as how the survey was ranked. Either way, after answering that one a series of questions were presented that dealt mainly with comparisons between being: organized/messy, practical/theoretical, and sociable/reclusive, below is one of them.
After completing the survey, the results are given in letter form with a combination of (E)xtroversion or (I)ntroversion, I(N)tuitive or (S)ensing, (F)eeling or (T)hinking, and (P)erceiving or (J)udging. They give you your letter results, with percentages to justify, as well as a brief description of your personality type. Here’s mine:
If you’re like me, this description isn’t really adequate. If you visit Keirsey.com, however, it gives a very detailed look into each personality or “temperament” (if you’re familiar with psychology jargon). According to Keirsey, I fall under the category Idealist: Champion. To begin with, it calls me a “Champion”, my ego is instantly stroked. Besides that, however, the description is weirdly accurate. This quote stands out:
“Champions have outstanding intuitive powers and can tell what is going on inside of others, reading hidden emotions and giving special significance to words or actions.”
Since I learned the definition of empathy, I instantly knew that I possessed a grand amount of the stuff. This, along with everything else in the description, (unlike reading a horoscope that is vague and relatable to almost anyone’s recent happenings or “time to make an important move”) just feels real. There is also a description of the best fit jobs for each personality and of the five listed, two were advertising related. If this doesn’t make me feel like I’m on the right track, I don’t know what does.
I suppose my results and personality description really only provide strength behind things I already know about myself, but it’s comforting to know that I share the same personality type with the likes of Nelson Mandela, Joan Baez and Leo Tolstoy.
I’m really interested in whether other people’s personality type matches with the job they’re pursuing or currently have, or if my situation is just serendipitous in nature.
What letters are you and how accurate is Keirsey’s description? Did this description reiterate what you already knew about yourself or shine light on a characteristic you weren’t sure you had?
~(Last)Chance
Sources: Similarminds.com & Keirsey.com
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Oddly enough, I took the two tests and got pretty much the same result you did. I was ENFP on Myers-Briggs and an Idealist on Keirsey, which means I am also a “Champion”. I felt that both tests were quite accurate in their portrayal of my personality. Especially the idealist component that stated: “Idealists are sure that friendly cooperation is the best way for people to achieve their goals.”
I’m curious to see how many of our classmates would also have very similar results. I feel like there would be a large majority of social media specialists who share our personality traits, because to make social media work you must be in tune with what the audience needs and wants.
Thanks for sharing these quiz links!
Rebekah
I’m glad to hear that the description was quite accurate of your personality, too! (and wasn’t that such a nice description of us Champions? Haha!) I have to agree that our classmates would more than likely share similar results with us, it really is the way social media works.
Thanks for the comment!