Let’s explore the most suitable careers for people with an INFJ personality type. These people are gentle, affectionate and have very sharp and complex intuition.
They are artistic and creative people who live in a world full of hidden meanings and possibilities. Only 1% of the population falls into this kind of personality, making them the rarest ones.
INFJs give great importance to order and systematization of things in their environment. They invest a lot of energy into discovering the best system to make things go and define and re-define the priorities of their lives. On the other hand, they make decisions intuitively, so they can be completely spontaneous.
INFJs know intuitively everything without being able to explain why and how even when they don’t possess the detailed information about the subject. Generally, they are often proven right and sometimes may seem to know everything.
Consequently, they have a great deal of trust in their instincts and intuition. This can result in a conflict between their inner world and the outside world, and it is possible that they are not so organized for this reason. We could see the tendency toward a somewhat orderly mess.
INFJs are capable of a mysterious insight into situations or people. They often have certainty about things and automatically understand them. As an example: some people with this personality type reported experiences of paranormal nature. It was a strong feeling that something bad happened to their loved one, and then they discovered that the latter had suffered a car accident.
People with an INFJ personality type are deep and complex and may be quite difficult to understand. They always keep some parts of themselves hidden from others. But these people are as generous as they are complex. They keep a special place in their hearts for those who are close to them, those who are able to see this special gift and the depth of their affection.
They are the kind of people who are always interested in what others feel, trying to be very careful not to hurt someone’s feelings. They are very sensitive to conflicts, which they do not tolerate very well.
Situations that degenerate into conflicts can bring an INFJ into a state of nervousness. They tend to bottle up the negative emotions associated with the conflict, which may result in many health problems caused by stress.
Because INFJs have strong intuitive capabilities, they trust their intuition more than anything else. Hence the image of stubbornness and the tendency to ignore the opinions of other people. They are firmly convinced that they are right.
On the other hand, INFJs are perfectionists who always leave space for doubt. They always have something to do to improve the world or themselves. They believe in constant evolution and rarely happen to take the time to enjoy their own achievements.
INFJs have a very strong system of values and need to live their lives according to what they feel is right. On the affective side of their personality, these people are benevolent, gentle, and easy to be loved.
Contrary to this, they have high expectations when it comes to dealing with other people, including their loved ones and family members. INFJs do not believe in compromising the ideals.
As such, INFJ individuals are more focused on choosing a complex professional route than just an ordinary job. They need to feel that whatever they do in life completes their own system of values. That is why they have to choose careers that will allow them to live according to their personal values system and will give them a sense of control and purpose.
Because INFJs highly rely on intuition, they identify a facet of things that other people cannot easily notice. They have leadership talent but can also be subalterns of people who are fighting for the same reason as they do.
The following is a list of possible careers that suit the INFJ type of personality best of all. We have no claim that the list is complete. It is just an orientational list and we do not claim that these jobs are the only ones that are suitable for this personality type.
We recommend that you take the Myers-Briggs test if you still haven’t. Not only does it help you get to know yourself better, but it will also provide you with solutions to your personal problems and will guide you towards making more appropriate decisions in life. For example, you can discover what kind of career you can focus on, or what kind of people you can easily relate to.
If you decide to take this test, please share the results with us and let’s discuss them together. How much do you resonate with this personality description?
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Hi Andreea, Thanks for putting a lovely article in place. I took my Myers-Briggs test and found out that I am an INTP And INFJ as well.
I don't have a lot of people who understood me till date and thinks that my idea of life is completely wrong.
Hi Shalk, thank you for sharing with us your personality type. Indeed, INFJ individuals are often misunderstood and seen as paranoid, but their intuition is always accurate. Continue following your instincts regardless of what people say.
Hello Shalk.
In case your personality is indeed on of these two, I hope this sheds some light to which one of them yours is:
INTP primary functions are Internal Thinking followed by External Intuition .. which translates to them assessing and analysing their surroundings in order to optimize themselves and become more effecient. They also have the urge to create tangible stuff utilizing these deep universe and exitential related understanding. INTPs are blunt effecient people, but might learn create a mask and filter their responses so that people will not argue with them and waist their time (unless the other person is intellectually worth it to the INTP)
INFJs on the other hand have Internal Intuition followed by External Feeling as their two primary functions. Internal Intuition is an internal building process which can easily be described as (theories). Given that the second function is External Feeling, INFJs mission in life is to understand humanity and improve their situation.
Summary: INTP wants to understand the universe, while INFJ wants to understand humanity specifically.
In addition to that, the last letter (P vs. J) can help as well in identifying your personality. Ps are flexible with sudden changes in the plans and won't necessarily plan things in details before jumping in (will figure things as they go). Js don't like sudden changes on pre-alignments and will most likely plan things with details ahead of jumping in to something (like to be prepared).
I'm torally an INFJ. It's has had its pros and cons I'm afraid. The intuitions are on point which as a clinical therapist have helped my clients but my personal life has been difficult.
Hi Luz. So you are a clinical therapist! A fitting profession for someone empathetic and great listener. Unfortunately, INFJs may face challenges, due to their complex mind and sensible soul. People do not always understand their perceptions of life or situations and as such, they end up being labeled as "weirdos".
Another possible reason why INFJs may have complicated lives is that they forget about self-care. They abandon themselves and sacrifice so much for the loved ones, that they risk to be taken advantage of.
But since you are an INFJ, you also have got the ability to heal. Your strong determination and persistence of succeeding are few of the strengths that will help you overcome pain.
Thanks for this article - It's on point! I'm an INFJ and I'm an Artist and a Textile Designer. I avoid conflict as much as possible because it's simply not worth the energy I have to use to engage in it. I am benevolent for sure and truly wish to be an emotional support to those around me... so when I'm misunderstood or disliked it's hard to deal with. In the end you are correct, self care is key! Also, i'm fascinated by the INFJ contradictions - there are always 1000 ways to look at a situation but then again, there is only one way to be... Kind. Thanks again!
Hi Kat! Thank you for sharing with us a bit of your personality and also showing your appreciation! You seem to be connected to your inner self and understand your strengths and weaknesses. Indeed, INFJs have a strong dislike for arguments when they know that kindness is the way to resolve any issue. As a matter of fact, arguments can leave deep scars on the sensible heart of an INFJ.
You certainly are a typical INFJ since you chose a career in Art. Most INFJs have a passion (which can develop into a successful career) for music, writing, poetry or painting due to their deep perspective on life. They see and feel beyond and as such, art is a harmonious way for them to express what others cannot understand.
A friend of mine is an INFJ. I just thought he was an alien. ;) Seriously though, he's wonderful.
Hello Sherrie! Hehe well, INFJs are always perceived as being strange and weird by most of the people they connect with. The reason why they give this impression is that they live most of the time in their inner world. They feel everything ten times more than the other personality types and they often find it difficult to explain why.
But once you understand their deep emotions and ideas, they can be the greatest help you need. They are great supporters, loyal and kind.
It's very difficult being an INFJ. You feel way too much. It makes it very challenging being around others with less empathy. I get lost in my inner world and become consumed with finding purpose in life. The intuitive ability is interesting, but probably not worth it, imo. I often wish I had a different personality type...