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

Directions:
There are four sections to this inventory, each containing 20 statements. Read each statement and click on the appropriate circle in the right column, using the following numbers to indicate your responses. When you have finished all of the questions, click the Calculate My Score button at the bottom of the page to see your totals, and which Myers-Briggs type you fall into. Then, click the appropriate Myers-Briggs type link to see a description of your t ype and some possible occupations.

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The Energizing Preferences: Where We Get Our Energy

Extraverting (E)	0	1	2
I get energized by socializing and talking with people
I am relatively easy to get to know and most people find me friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic.
I am comfortable being with and meeting new people.
I enjoy begin the center of attention
I'm quite talkative and often prefer verbal over written communication
I can find something to talk about with almost anyone
I have many friends and acquaintances
I feel lonely and restless if I spend long periods of time alone
I have to monitor myself to make sure I allow others a chance to speak
I develop my ideas and reach conclusions by talking. I tend to think out loud

Introverting (I)	0	1	2
I feel awkward at social events where I don't know many people, but I enjoy talking one-on-one with someone I feel connected to
I like to spend a lot of time alone
I tend to have a few close friends on whom I focus most of my attention, rather than a lot of acquaintances.
Instead of approaching others, I wait for them to approach me.
People often perceive me as shy or aloof.
I take time to consider what I am going to say before I speak.
I feel drained if I spend a lot of time with people. Even talking on the phone for too long can be exhausting.
I prefer to work by myself on projects and tasks.
I am very selective and particular about who I will begin friendships with.
I avoid being the center of attention.

 

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The Information-Gathering Preferences: How We Take in Information

Sensing (S)	0	1	2
I tend to be practical, realistic, and matter-of-fact.
I'm more interested in facts and figures than in theories.
I prefer tasks that have a practical application and produce tangible results.
I tend to speak, hear, and interpret things literally.
I'm a good observer. I notice my surroundings and often remember the details.
I like hands-on projects such as making model cars, assembling things, or doing needlework.
I like utilizing and developing the skills I already have.
I have a great capacity for enjoying the here and now and am often content to let things be.
I trust my personal experiences of what is real and certain.
I focus on what is at hand rather than speculating too far in the future.

Intuiting (N)	0	1	2
It can be hard for me to stay focused on the present because I often speculate about several ideas at once.
I tend to use metaphors and analogies when describing or explaining something.
I rely on hunches, inspiration, and imagination for a lot of my information.
I like to think about new possibilities and focus on what "might be."
I am oriented toward the future and like to do things in untried and innovative ways. I dislike routine and repetition.
I look for underlying patterns and "the big picture." I don't like getting caught up in specific details.
I watch for, and pay attention to, implications and inferences.
I "read between the lines" and imagine or speculate about what is not stated.
I pay little attention to what is going on in my immediate surroundings. I can be very unaware of the here and now.
I enjoy abstractions and theories and sometimes find the details of everyday life boring.

 

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The Deciding Preferences: How We Evaluate Information and Make Decisions

Thinking (T)	0	1	2
I value my ability to think and make decisions logically and clearly.
I like to debate and defend my point of view. Sometimes, just to challenge my intellect, I argue both sides of an issue.
I have been accused of not paying attention to other people's needs and feelings.
People sometimes see me as impersonal and overly analytical.
I can be blunt and outspoken.
I tend to pay attention to others' thoughts more than to their feelings.
I don't like to put my emotions on display.
I usually make decisions based on the general principles of justice and logic more than on personal circumstances or concerns.
I consider it more important to be truthful than tactful.
I don't shy away from critiquing or correcting people.

Feeling (F)	0	1	2
I value my ability to be empathetic and compassionate.
I like to talk about interpersonal relationships and emotions.
In my decision-making process, how others will be affected carries a lot of weight.
It is important to be tactful as well as truthful.
Being appreciated and approved of are very important to me.
I look for what is good in people and things.
People tend to seek me out for warmth and nurturing.
I have trouble speaking up about what I want or need.
When I disagree with people, it is difficult for me to tell them.
I take criticism very personally and I have been accused of being too sensitive.

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The Living Preferences: What Lifestyle We Prefer

Judging (J)	0	1	2
I dislike having things undecided.
I find it hard to relax or concentrate if my environment is disorganized or cluttered.
I make "to do" lists and feel satisfied when I check off a completed task.
I have my particular ways of doing things. I don't like it when others try to change my schedule, especially at the last minute.
I like to have a place for everything and have everything in its place.
Before beginning a task or project, I like to review what I'll need and make sure everything's on hand.
It's important to me to be on time, and I can't understand when this isn't a priority to others.
I like to know what the schedules and time frames are. If there's no plan, I feel uneasy.
I don't like to leave a task undone, and I much prefer to finish one project before starting another.
I need to finish my work before I can relax and have fun.

Perceiving (P)	0	1	2
I am relatively easygoing, adaptable, and flexible. When there are last-minute changes, I just adapt to them.
It's not that I lack focus, I just have my own way of going back and forth from one project to another.
I like to start new projects; I'll usually start the next one before finishing the one I'm on.
Being on schedule is not the most important thing in my life. Deadlines give me a general idea of when something's due.
I don't usually make "to do" lists, but if I do, going back to check things off is not important. Writing things down is reminder enough.
I often wait until a deadline is near before focusing on completing a task.
My way of organizing my room or work space can appear chaotic to others.
I don't need to complete all my tasks or work before I can relax or play.
My tendency is to postpone making decisions, often gathering more information, until it is absolutely necessary to decide.
I welcome opportunities for spontaneity. I enjoy the unexpected.

 

Extraverting	Introverting	Sensing	Intuiting	Thinking	Feeling	Judging	Perceieving
E	I	S	N	T	F	J	P

Myers-Briggs Type

Click the appropriate link to see a description of your type:

ESTJ	ESFJ	ISTJ	ISFJ
ESTP	ESFP	ISTP	ISFP
ENTJ	ENTP	INTJ	INTP
ENFJ	ENFP	INFJ	INFP