ENFJ Career Report

ENFJ
ENFJ Careers
Crafting the right career for your personality
By Ethan Lin

Inside this Report

The overview of the ENFJ personality
Ideal careers
The ideal organizational
culture
The job search process
How to ace the interview
Your strengths and
weaknesses
Finding job satisfaction
Developing yourself
professionally

With so many career options out there, choosing the right one can be
a daunting task for anyone.
Choosing the ideal career promises fulfilment, accomplishment and
progression in your life; choosing the wrong one often results in stress,
frustration and mental exhaustion.
That is why learning to choose the right career is crucial and a worthy
investment.
Congratulations! Youve taken the first step by purchasing the ENFJ
Careers Report from Personality Central. This guide will serve as an
invaluable tool for you as you embark on making one of the biggest
decisions of your life.

1. ENFJ Overview
We will begin an overview of the ENFJ personality with their
strengths:
Compassionate and Supportive
They are naturally warm-hearted and encouraging; oftentimes, ENFJs
are a pillar of strength for friends in their hour of need.

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Loyal and Trustworthy

They are steadfast in their loyalty and trustworthiness and are willing
to stand by those whom they consider important in their lives.
Imaginative and Creative
They are able to think of out of the box and are often full of ideas
about how to make the world a better place.
Enjoys variety and new challenges
They have an intrinsic appetite for variety in their lives and wholly
embrace new challenges that aid their development.
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Sensitive and Kind

They are able to provide insights into the feelings and motivations of others, making them
sensitive to the needs of people around them.
Blind spots of the ENFJ:
May jump to conclusions
ENFJs may be too quick to pass down judgement on incidents which may be based on
insufficient information.
May overlook their own needs
ENFJs strive to look out and meet the practical needs of those around them, often at the
expense of their own needs. They may become overburdened or burnt out as a result of doing
so.
Take negative feedback personally
They may find it hard to take feedback objectively as a motivator for growth; rather they may
be affected personally and become offended.
In the section Strengths and Weaknesses, I will be touching further on these in a professional
context and also how you overcome these blind spots.

2. Popular
Careers for ENFJ
Some job and careers that ENFJs may enjoy
Before proceeding, I must stress that all personality types exist in all occupations. Due to
other factors involved such as interests, geography, salary and working hours, most
individuals do not end up in occupations that ideally fit their personality.
However, if you are in a job or career that is not ideal for personalities of your type:

You may experience difficulty communicating or agreeing with your co-workers.
Because everyone else speaks a different language from you, you may find communication
issues arising in the course of your work.

What you deem to be important in a job maynot be in sync with your colleagues;
hence, the use of your personalities strengths in the course of your work may not lead to
promotion or reward.

Because you do not feel your work is valued, you may experience stress,
dissatisfaction, burnout and lack of productivity.
That does not mean you have to quit your job right now. As you will learn later on in this
guide, you can find satisfaction in your current job with some simple strategies.

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With that, lets look at some possible careers for the ENFJ:
Health Care
ENFJs are compassionate people who value developing and cultivating the well-being of
others. In healthcare, the ENFJ is able to fully utilize this gift. They will also enjoy interacting
with people through listening and meeting their needs. This makes them great caregivers
when interacting with their clients or patients. The follow careers will likely appeal to ENFJs:

Physiotherapist
Holistic Health practitioner
Traditional Chinese medicine doctor
Dentist
Nutritionist
Optician
Veterinarian
Pharmacist
Chiropractor
Fitness Instructor
Athletic coach

Communication
Being well-groomed, articulate and inspiring, ENFJs make great communicators and
presenters. The communications industry where excellent communication skills are highly
valued can be a field of consideration for ENFJ individuals. Although they prefer speaking
to writing, both aspects leverage on their gifts and paths leading to either can be considered.
Some of these careers include:

Public relations specialist

Communication director
Writer/journalist
Entertainer
Artist
TV producer
Newscaster
Politician
Editor
Reporter and correspondent
Infographics designer
Advertising account executive
Corporate communications executive

Social Service/Counselling
ENFJs are well equipped for ministry or volunteering work. Their empathy for others and
their inspiring nature makes them great leaders to motivate volunteers both in the secular
and the spiritual community. They also make great speakers and preachers as they able to
inspire and move others to action. Similarly, ENFJs will also enjoy counselling work which
involves helping others realize their true potential through understanding themselves and
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overcoming their challenges. Some of these counselling roles could include:

Social Worker
Counsellor
Special Needs Teacher
Spiritual Leader
Environmental advocate
Minister or Pastor
Full-time volunteer
Nonprofit organization director
Psychologist
Facilitator
Career counselor
Personal counselor
Educational psychologist
Vocational rehabilitation counselor

Education
ENFJs are very suited to the education industry. They enjoy nurturing and enriching young
lives to inspire them to live for a greater cause. Their excellent communication skills will aid
them in the classroom, creating lessons that are fun and insightful. Some careers in education
that ENFJs can consider are:

Teacher
College professor
School dean/director
Early childhood development specialist
Sociologist
Community service director
Religious teacher
Childcare center director
Political Scientist

Business
ENFJs are energetic and action-oriented individuals that are full of creative ideas. This makes
them suited for the business world where networking and meeting of new people is required.
Their excellent communication and presentation skills give them an edge in business
transactions. Some roles they could consider are:








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Human resource development trainer

Sales trainer
Sales manager
Human resource recruiter
Management consultant
Strategic consultant
Business development executive
Event planner
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Project manager
Travel agent
Staff welfare officer
Executive coach
Personal development trainer

Remember that this list only seeks to be a guide for what you can do and is not exhaustive.
There are hundreds of career choices out there that you can consider. What you should take
away from this section is to understand why certain jobs appeal to you and apply it to
possible career paths in your consideration.

3. Organizational Culture

Job environments that ENFJs will enjoy and what to avoid

Even though youre in the right job, it is the culture or environment of the organization that
will ultimately determine your job satisfaction. There are work environments that will
support your development and there are those that simply frustrate and stress you out.
When you are applying or considering a new job, consider looking for organizations that are
known to have:
Humanitarian Vision
ENFJs want the organization that theyre working for to have similar humanitarian goals as
they do. They want to effect change in the world in a big, positive manner, hence an organization with such an outlook will more likely attract ENFJs. While most organizations with
strong social causes can be identified from the outset, companies with a thriving CSR
department can be considered as well.
Clear Vision based on Values
ENFJs look for work that is aligned to their personal values. They are very motivated to work
in an environment where their work is a manifestation of their deeply held values. Similarly,
they are likely to be dissatisfied if their job nature clashes with what they believe in. Consider speaking to people within the organization to understand more about their work culture.
While it may not be evident nor seem like an issue, it will affect ENFJs more often than
expected.
Collaborative Work
ENFJs revel in organizations that promote harmony, closeness and teamwork. They like
working on projects that require them to collaborate with their colleagues to achieve
organizational goals. It is likely that they will not enjoy work that requires them to compete
with their colleagues, especially in harsher, more competitive sales positions.
However, watch out for these potential stressors:

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Gossip
ENFJs abhor work environments which involve heavy amounts of office politics and
gossiping around. Such environments can be extremely draining for the ENFJ as they
may be coerced by peers into participating in these activities.
Indecisive Manager
ENFJs are decisive individuals who want matters to be settled as soon as possible and they
expect their managers to be the same. However, if their manager appears to be wishy-washy
and uncertain, it can become frustrating for the ENFJ.
Lack of follow-through
ENFJs are very likely to see through their initiatives and projects to completion. When a
project or a task is started, they aspire to see it to completion. An organization with lots of
ideas but with little follow-through will be disheartening for the ENFJ as they will be unable
to ascertain the time frame needed for these new notions.

4. 3The
Job Search Process
steps to choosing a job and what to watch out for
The job search process is unique for each personality.
In this section, you will learn about strengths and weaknesses inherent to the ENFJs personality during the job search process which includes exploring careers, choosing one, and the
interview process.
To do that, we will break the job search process down to 3 basic steps:

Step 1: The Career Exploration Process

The ENFJs career exploration process usually consists of:
Having multiple long-term idealistic goals
ENFJs like to think big and think far; they have big dreams about how they can make a big
impact in the world either through their ideas or through their careers.
A clear plan to achieve goals
ENFJs often have well-thought out plans to achieve career goals. They will have considered
most, if not all grounds with regards to each career option.
Search for opportunities for learning and growth
ENFJs search for job opportunities that will challenge them to flourish, so jobs that prove a
stretch to their current abilities will appeal to them.
ENFJs may have blind spots in these areas:
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May overlook important facts about the job

ENFJs are excited about job possibilities and as a result may not consider career realities.
Consider the work hours, location, organizational culture and salary before accepting an
offer. Imagine your daily routine as you embark on the job. Is it in line with your
expectations? This will bring your views closer to reality.
Missing unexpected opportunities
Because ENFJs have already designed a plan in their head, they may overlook career
opportunities that are unexpected or do not fit into their mental picture. Keep yourself fully
open to any opportunity that comes by and faithfully brainstorm for entirely new positions
that you would never otherwise consider. You might just stumble upon some options that are
even better than the ones you are considering.

Step 2: Choosing a Career

After looking at all your options, you will come to a decision about your choice. Here are
some things ENFJs will usually do when it comes to making the decision:
Using a personal approach
ENFJs often take subjective and personal approaches to their decision making. This means
that the push and pull factors for the ENFJ will be unique to them and wholly based on their
values and life experiences.
Personal Values
ENFJs will consider what is important to them when choosing a job such as examining the
implications of their choices on their relationships and personal values.
However, ENFJs should also consider these:
Logical and objective factors of alternatives
Before they make any decision for their careers, ENFJs should construct a logical and
objective analysis of all the alternatives, taking into consideration all factors such as time
commitment, salary, job advancement prospects and personal development.
Give yourself time
ENFJs are naturally decisive and aim to come to a conclusion as soon as possible. As a
result, they might make hasty decisions even when it comes to big decisions like their careers.
Give yourself some time before you make a choice. That extra time will help you obtain more
information or consider other factors that did not occur to you initially.

Step 3: Getting the Job

After you choosing a few possible alternatives and sending your resume, the next step is to
ace the interview. In this section, you will understand your strengths in the interview process
and some blind spots you have to watch out for.

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Emphasize your potential to learn quickly

ENFJs are fast learners who grasp concepts very quickly. Emphasize your ability to learn on
the job and quote examples from the past where you have done so.
Talk about your personal network
Because of their warm and friendly nature, ENFJs have a wide network of business and
personal contacts. This network can potentially be a huge asset to your organization and will
be a huge plus factor when you leverage contacts within the same industry as your
prospective job.
With these strengths, you should be able to ace your interview. Here are three tips to make
your interview even better.
Emphasize your immediate contributions
Because ENFJs get excited about possibilities, they miss out talking about current realities. So
as you are talking about possibilities for the organization, also emphasize on the immediate
contributions you can make once you are hired.
Pause during interviews
ENFJs may continually speak due to nervousness or to prevent awkward silences, but they
end up not giving a chance for the interviewers to reflect or ask a new question. Learn to
pause and allow silence so that interviewers can consider and evaluate your answers before
moving on to another question. If anything, it will show the interviewers that you are able to
be a good listener as well.
Show how your people skills translates to the bottom line
While personal values and passion can be factors that will help you get the job, remember
that for many organizations, the bottom line is key. Emphasize on how your people skills and
passion for the job can help the organization meet its objectives for profit or productivity.

5. Strengths and Weaknesses

The ENFJs work related competencies and challenges

Getting the job isnt the end of your journey, but only the beginning. Along the way, you will
still face challenges in your workplace. Ultimately, the way to excel in your workplace is to
take up roles that take advantage of your personality strengths and minimize the use of your
weaknesses. In this section, I have included the ENFJs personality strengths, weaknesses, and
some tips for professional development.

Strengths
Excellent communication skills
ENFJs are gifted in communication and presentation skills, making them great
spokespersons or representatives for departments or organizations.

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Charismatic leadership
ENFJs are inspiring individuals who are able to move others to action through the use of
their natural charisma. This makes them great leaders, especially when they need to lead
volunteers.
Good organizational skills
ENFJs have excellent organizational skills and regardless of whether it is projects or tasks,
they are able to manage deadlines and schedules expertly.
Eagerness to think outside the box
ENFJs are imaginative and creative, always keen to think outside the box in looking for
unique methods or ideas to improve the status quo.
Ability to see the big picture
ENFJs are big picture, conceptual thinkers and are able to easily grasp the gist of the message.
They can deduce long-term consequences from everyday decisions.
Deep commitment to work they believe in
If they believe in their work, ENFJs will be extremely passionate and deeply invested in
seeing their initiatives and projects followed through.

Weaknesses
Tendency to idealize relationships and people
ENFJs may tend to idealize their relationships with their colleagues or peers; this may often
lead to disappointment and offences when these relationships fail them.
Difficulty working in competitive environments
If an organization requires the ENFJ to compete with their peers, it goes against their
harmony-seeking nature and will cause them undue work stress and frustration.
Impatient with structure and inefficient people
While ENFJs have good organizational ability, they also crave space for their innovative and
creative sides. When the organization structure stifles this, they become impatient and
frustrated with the involved parties.
Tend to make errors due to haste
ENFJs work through their projects and tasks with speed, but as a result they tend to make
minute errors due to this haste. They should allow their work to be double checked by their
colleagues or review it a few times themselves.
May find it hard to give up control
As supervisors, ENFJs may find it hard to give up control of the tasks they have assigned to
others and tend to always expect a certain standard. When this is not met, they will
micromanage. This may frustrate their direct reports.

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6. Tips for Development

How the ENFJ can develop and grow professionally

Exercise your ability to categorize issues

Your understanding of issues may be limited to your impression or personal values. This may
be a cause for miscommunication as most people have different sets of impressions and values. Exercise your ability to objectively categorize issues as well as pros and cons related to it.
Clarify your boundaries
Be clear during the course of your work about the responsibilities of others as much as you
do yours. When you find that a colleague or a boss is giving you their problems, your tendency may be to take on the problem as your own. Step back and consider who really owns the
problem and clarify it with them.
Practice testing your insights against past data and evidences
While you are insightful about possible future consequences of everyday decisions, consider
checking your insights against past data and evidences. Did similar events play out the same
way you expected it to? Exercises like these will help you develop a more accurate intuition
toward the future.

7. Finding Satisfaction in your Job

Finding happiness in a job that does not suit you

You may not always get the job you want, or even if you do, you might find that the things
you do on a daily basis does not use your personality strengths. This is just reality; most
people do not get perfect fits for their jobs.
However, by altering your job scope, you can put yourself in a position where your
personality strengths are utilized and you become a recognized and valued individual in the
organization. Here are some tips for altering your job scope to your personality:
Stay away from unnecessary conflicts
Conflicts, although occasionally necessary, can cause great stress for you. While you should
take on conflicts that are related to the bettering of the organization, learn to stay away from
unnecessary ones such as office politics and non-work related personality clashes.
Let your boss know that feeling appreciated motivates you
You may work for a boss that does not show appreciation to you for your hard work. In your
work review, consider telling your boss that positive feedback from him/her will motivate
you to do much better.
Conduct communication workshops
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shops for your colleagues or peers. Your supervisor might see the potential in you and utilize
you in this area.
Volunteer to do public relations for your department
Similarly, public relations is your strength and while you may not have a job in public
relations, every organization or department will have to do external communication at some
point or another. Volunteer to take on these projects and take a bigger role in the
communication of what your organization does.
Leave your work at the office
In an effort to ensure that everything is settled as soon as possible, you may bring your work
home often. This is unhealthy in the long term as you may suffer burn out. Consciously
ensure a proper work-life balance and learn to draw boundaries where necessary.

8. Conclusion
Some last words for the ENFJ

The truth is we live in a world where many other factors come into consideration: salary
required to support our families, working hours, travelling time, personal interests, economic
conditions, availability of jobs.
Nonetheless, this report will help you to understand more about yourself and which jobs will
appeal to you. Whatever career you are in, you can take these insights with you and use them
to your advantage.
Most importantly, understand that your personality is unique. Sometimes, we can be very
discouraged and second guess ourselves on the job, especially when we are in a career that
does not support our personality preferences.
Granted, to be successful in certain careers require you to act and behave in some ways, but
you must come to a point where you understand the difference between who you are and
what you do.
While you can adapt what you do and how you behave in certain situations, you must always
live with the understanding of who you are and not be apologetic about it. When you fully
accept yourself, you will find happiness, confidence and courage to be the best you can be.
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9. Useful References
Additional Books and Resources

Dunning, D. (2010). Whats Your Type of Career?: Find Your Perfect Career by Using Your Personality Type. Nicholas Brealey America.
Hammer, A. L. (1993). Introduction to Type and Careers. CPP, Inc.
Keirsey, D. (2006). Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence. Prometheus Nemesis Book Company.
Keirsey, D., & Bates, M. (1984). Please Understand Me: Character and Temperament Types.
Prometheus Nemesis Book Company.
Martin, C. R. (2010). Looking at Type: Your Career. CAPT.
Tieger, P. D., Barron, B., & Tieger, K. (2014). Do What You Are: Discover the Perfect Career for
You Through the Secrets of Personality Type. Little, Brown and Company; 5 edition.

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