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INFJ

As an INFJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in primarily via intuition. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit with your personal value system.

INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals. Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities. Only one percent of the population has an INFJ Personality Type, making it the most rare of all the types. (Personality Page.com)

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Ellen A. Feldman I see this topic below but I thought I'd create another post. I had an interview this week, & when asked my weakness said that I could be shy but this does not mean I'm not confident. She told ...MoreI see this topic below but I thought I'd create another post. I had an interview this week, & when asked my weakness said that I could be shy but this does not mean I'm not confident. She told me I did come across as being a little reserved and shy, and I needed to brag about myself more. I felt like I bragged about myself quite a bit. She even told my references I came across as being reserved or shy and asked did that affect my performance? My question is: WHAT is wrong with being reserved?

4 weeks ago from INFJ

Ty Unglebower: I don't know that there is anything wrong with being reserved. I tend to be in some cases. Oh, many will say that to be so means you will get ...MoreI don't know that there is anything wrong with being reserved. I tend to be in some cases. Oh, many will say that to be so means you will get eaten up in the business world, and that they only way to succeed is to change who you are. I don't buy that wholesale. I think we have to work on some things to succeed in some ways. But the notion that quieter people cannot succeed anywhere is in my view an unfortunate myth. (I blog about this stuff all the time...you may identify with some of the things I say there.)
4 days ago

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Q! Would love to hear more about you!

5 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Dana! Please feel free to share with the group anything about yourself!

5 weeks ago from INFJ

Dana Norberg: Hello to all. There is not much to tell. I am 50, self employed, and working on a Ph.D., which is going very slow at the moment. I have known for ...MoreHello to all. There is not much to tell. I am 50, self employed, and working on a Ph.D., which is going very slow at the moment. I have known for a long time that I am an INFJ. Like Scott, however, I am close to the line with the J so it changes to P occasionally. It depends on what skill set life is requiring me to use at any particular moment. I joined because it looked like and interesting group to be a part of.
5 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Scott! Please feel free to share with the group a little about yourself!

5 weeks ago from INFJ

Scott Albers: Hi Alyea and group.
I am 37 years old, and live in Orlando FL.
I have known I am an IN-- for a long time. The F part I have come ...MoreHi Alyea and group.
I am 37 years old, and live in Orlando FL.
I have known I am an IN-- for a long time. The F part I have come to accept and the J can flip to P depending on what test I take. Still trying to figure things out I guess.

5 weeks ago

Abigael Escobal Hi INFJs! Recently I had an interview that I thought I did well in but ended up not getting the job, which was disappointing. My fiance suggested that maybe I wasn't as outgoing, even though I had ...MoreHi INFJs! Recently I had an interview that I thought I did well in but ended up not getting the job, which was disappointing. My fiance suggested that maybe I wasn't as outgoing, even though I had full confidence in what I said. How do you handle interviews as an INFJ? Do you care to share any tips? Do you fake outgoing-ness?

8 weeks ago from INFJ

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Abigael Escobal: Alyea, it was for an elementary art teacher job. Before the interview, I wrote generic interview questions and my answers on the back. I am also ...MoreAlyea, it was for an elementary art teacher job. Before the interview, I wrote generic interview questions and my answers on the back. I am also pretty comfortable with kids considering that I have been a substitute teacher since 2007. I just felt that if I was more "bubbly" that maybe I would have gotten a chance.
8 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar: Wow sounds like you were really prepared and did everything you could. Sometimes its not about presenting ourselves differently. Sometimes jobs ...MoreWow sounds like you were really prepared and did everything you could. Sometimes its not about presenting ourselves differently. Sometimes jobs already have someone in mind for the position and interview everyone to show due diligence. For example, they may have hired a teacher assistant that was already working in the school. So if you prepared for the interview, felt you did well and you were personable, then you were successful! Even if the outcome was not the expected.
5 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Neeraj!! Feel free to share anything about yourself!

8 weeks ago from INFJ

Neeraj Bhushan: Thanks Alyea.
8 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Leonore! Hi All..I posted an article I copied from a newsletter on our forum. Enjoy!

9 weeks ago from INFJ

Alan Jarman Thanks Alyea. I've known that I was an INFJ for some years but I have recently started "connecting" with it. My company has embraced "Strengths Based" leadership and it is amazing how these ...MoreThanks Alyea. I've known that I was an INFJ for some years but I have recently started "connecting" with it. My company has embraced "Strengths Based" leadership and it is amazing how these various tests confirm our make up.

11 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar: Yes, its true. And it's a way to normalize the way we think and the way we interact in relationships. Particularly, when most people in the ...MoreYes, its true. And it's a way to normalize the way we think and the way we interact in relationships. Particularly, when most people in the Western culture are E's. Im glad to hear your company is embracing a positive leadership approach.
10 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Melissa to our group! Would love to hear more about you? When did you find out you were an INFJ? It it surprise you?

10 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Alan to the INFJ group!

11 weeks ago from INFJ

Abigael Escobal Do you also feel that you have a high EQ? BTW, sorry about my double post! I don't know how to delete one of them.

12 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar: Hey there-yes, I sometimes think I am a "genius" in the EQ area. But there is no way to measure that! Its not just knowing what people are feeling ...MoreHey there-yes, I sometimes think I am a "genius" in the EQ area. But there is no way to measure that! Its not just knowing what people are feeling and being able to engage with them but I also get a sense of their history. I can look at someone's face and just know whether they have had a hard life, what kinds of things they might struggle with, who they are, who they pretend to be, why they act the way they do...Its quite uncanny and I think this type of observing is common to INFJs
12 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar Wow, its so great to have this discussion. Feels like I am talking to my peers. I too have a way of "knowing" what is happening in the room, what people are feeling, and I get a sense of the ...MoreWow, its so great to have this discussion. Feels like I am talking to my peers. I too have a way of "knowing" what is happening in the room, what people are feeling, and I get a sense of the overall picture. Not good with details either. I integrate information through my senses. And there are not too many jobs that can actually utilize our way of being. It's so great to connect with others in this way!

12 weeks ago from INFJ

Abigael Escobal I think one way being INFJ affects me positively is that I know how people think and feel without them necessarily telling me. I tend to do a lot of thinking and reflecting on what I can do to be ...MoreI think one way being INFJ affects me positively is that I know how people think and feel without them necessarily telling me. I tend to do a lot of thinking and reflecting on what I can do to be better at my job.

12 weeks ago from INFJ

Dawn Burrow I have an uncanny ability to just "know" others or understand them without them saying much. I know that I am unfulfilled and searching when I am in a position that does not fulfill my personal ...MoreI have an uncanny ability to just "know" others or understand them without them saying much. I know that I am unfulfilled and searching when I am in a position that does not fulfill my personal beliefs. I have a visionary view on life and do not like details.

12 weeks ago from INFJ

Abigael Escobal I am totally an IMFJ, which is both good and bad. I feel that it affects my job search and interviewing skills. To the people in the group, how does this affect your job hunt?

14 weeks ago from INFJ

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Mallory L. Bower: I'm an INFJ and career coach who just went through the interview process last year. Most people in my field are ENFP's.

I interview ...MoreI'm an INFJ and career coach who just went through the interview process last year. Most people in my field are ENFP's.

I interview quite well because I spend a lot of time preparing and gathering information. I use the standard "strengths & weaknesses" question to address my characteristics as an INFJ. I think employers appreciate the honesty. It helps them understand that we can do the same jobs extroverts can-- we just need time to prepare and recharge!
13 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar: Awesome question! I find that in terms of interviews, I can speak more clearly and self reflect on who I am and how I will behave at work. And I ...MoreAwesome question! I find that in terms of interviews, I can speak more clearly and self reflect on who I am and how I will behave at work. And I think people appreciate that in an interview. We do not need to change who we are. We are sociable after all. We just orient internally first then externally. I also get very shy picking up the phone. I hate it! Unless I know the person on the other end. So thats something Im working on. I like networking but cold calling is not for me. Others?
13 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Mallory, Erick, Erin, Abigael, Michael, Ellen, Charles, Dawn, Linsay--our group has grown quite a bit in the last month hooray!!! Did I miss anyone? Great to have you all! Thanks Abigael ...MoreWelcome Mallory, Erick, Erin, Abigael, Michael, Ellen, Charles, Dawn, Linsay--our group has grown quite a bit in the last month hooray!!! Did I miss anyone? Great to have you all! Thanks Abigael for that great question-what about, how does being INFJ affect you at work? Does it affects what careers you choose or do you feel it simply affects how you do work? Mallory touched on it, but would love to hear from others too!

13 weeks ago from INFJ

Ty Unglebower My first hellos. Small group, but of course, a small percentage as well. Never took the official temperament test, but all of the informal ones place me in INFJ, and it usually sounds accurate for ...MoreMy first hellos. Small group, but of course, a small percentage as well. Never took the official temperament test, but all of the informal ones place me in INFJ, and it usually sounds accurate for me. So I am new not only to Brazen Careerist, but also to networking with other INFJs!

18 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar: Great to have you Ty! Yes we are a small group and behave very differently. Would love to know what you do..on that note would love to know what ...MoreGreat to have you Ty! Yes we are a small group and behave very differently. Would love to know what you do..on that note would love to know what everyone else does too! I am an early childhood mental health consultant-I basically coach administrators and staff at childcare centers on how to best work with parents and children 0-5. But I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up! Anyone else?
18 weeks ago

Ty Unglebower: I'm a freelance writer. It actually just sort of happened over the years. I have always written things for people I know, and written things for a ...MoreI'm a freelance writer. It actually just sort of happened over the years. I have always written things for people I know, and written things for a fee, at their recommendations, and finally decided to make it more formalized. (Business cards, portfolio, etc.) I am just started to venture out beyond word of mouth, and hoping sights like this can help.) (Though as in INFJ, I'm not a huge fan of cold calling and such.) More gigs, or a solid 9-5 job are goals of mine.
18 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar Welcome Marie, Lindsay and Kevin to our small 1% of the population INFJ group!!! Feel free to post questions or things that come up at work!

19 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar hey all-would love to know more about you. What makes you an INFJ? What do you relate to most? Or do you simply know INFJs?

24 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar This will be a great group for INFJs or anyone trying to understand us! I am still trying to understand myself. It's true. We are complex!

25 weeks ago from INFJ