Personality Type Influences Your Career [INFOGRAPHIC]

Personality Type Influences Your Career [INFOGRAPHIC] Is your personality type influencing  your career? Take a look at some common career patterns shared by  personality types and see what may be in store for you. The infographic below, based on  Truity’s recent study,  helps you understand how your personality type impacts salary potential, job satisfaction, likelihood you will  take on managerial or entrepreneurial roles and more. Heres the deal, there are exceptions to every rule. This data doesnt mean you have the wrong aspirations or are pursuing the wrong career choice. You may be the outlier- one of the few who has found a way to succeed where others of the same  type or style havent.  If you are honest with yourself, youll probably agree that the findings are on track. INFOGRAPHIC Take-Aways: ENTJs lead the pack when it comes to income earned and average supervisees. INFPs were the type most likely to stay at home with their children. ISFPs were the least likely to hold a managerial role. ENTPs found themselves self employed more than other types. INTPs were the least likely to be satisfied with their jobs. Infographic compiled by Truity, developer of the TypeFinder ® personality type assessment and other scientifically validated, user-friendly personality assessments. What Will You Do With This Information? If you are exploring new opportunities,  this can serve as a general guideline or a validation that youre on the right track.  It may also point out a reason why you are frustrated  or disappointed. For example, if you are an ISFP  and struggle in your role managing people, you arent alone. This may not be the best fit for your type. More About Self Assessment Self assessment is an  important part of job search and career mobility. You need to be aware of your strengths, motivators, and weaknesses! Are you? I know self assessment is painful, but it is worth every ounce of effort to have a realistic self perception. When you know who you are, youll communicate your message more clearly. Youll be attracted to the right type of opportunities. Im not saying your career path will become crystal clear. Career change is not an exact science. For most people a career path is not always linear or evident. The path you take may  zig and zag, run up and down, and stall. And sometimes, magically, that occupation you knew nothing about appears. Theres a bit of fate involved in your journey. Heres more on career decision-making and self assessment: Choosing A Career Can Be Overwhelming Decision Making…Does it come from the head or the heart?