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
ISFJ (Introverting Sensing Feeling Judging)
Conscientious. trustworthy, and cooperative. Loyal, dependable, and self-disciplined. Strong work ethic, completes tasks on time. Excellent memory for details. Quietly friendly, thoughtful, and reserved. Often works behind the scenes helping others. Modest and unassuming. Warm, tactful, and gentle.
Typical Occupations    
bookkeper medical assistant retail owner
clerical supervisor nurse secretary
computer operator office manager social worker
counselor optician speech pathologist
curator paralegal teacher
dental hygienist pharmacist veterinarian
dietician physical therapist  
health service worker probation officer  
household worker religious educator  
librarian respiratory therapist  

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