College of St. Mary Business Department
Myers-Briggs Type Descriptions
Updated 02/27/01 - John Lortz (jlortz@shf.org) and Susan Leavitt (sleavitt@shf.org)

A Brief Description of the Myers-Briggs Types
with Typical Occupations
ESFP (extraverting, sensing, thinking, perceiving)
Caring, generous, cooperative, and enjoys helping others. Friendly, gregarious, energetic, vivacious, and charming. Often the life of the party. Tolerant and accepting of self and others. Has practical common sense. Accentuates the positive. Enjoys new experiences and has zest for life.
Typical Occupations    
animal groomer or trainer occupational therapist special events coord.
athletic coach performer teacher
athletic coach physical therapist transportation operative
designer police officer transportation operative
dietician professional athlete travel agent
fitness instructor public relations specialist veterinarian or assistant
fund-raiser real-estate agent
medical assistant recreation worker
musician salesperson
nurse social worker

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