Whose personality is it anyway?
The Jung Typology Test has classified me as an INFJ. Having been subjected to a myriad of these types of tests in my lifetime this analysis is not a surprise. It is in fact consistent with what I would expect. If memory serves me, this is the same category I was put in the last time I took this test. What proved interesting this time around was the weighting of preferences. I could see how they had been altered by time and experience. Also of note was the suggested career choice of the legal field. I have been thinking about going to law school for several years now, partially spurred on by family, friends and colleagues telling me “You missed your calling, you should have been a lawyer”. Apparently the Jung Typology Test agrees with them. However, looking at the bigger picture, it is important to remember it is not always all about you. Personality tests come in many flavors from broad type analysis to more specific tests aimed at defining your leadership or learning style. Valuable insight can be gleaned from understanding your personal style(s) however; one of the often overlooked advantages of these tests is what it can tell you about others. Understanding that people differ in how they absorb and disseminate information, motivate individuals and respond to authority helps us communicate and interact with our peers, students, bosses, children, and colleagues. An effective communicator, whether they are a leader, coach, teacher, or consultant, will learn to recognize and adjust their communication styles and methods to effectively reach their audience. Digging a little deeper into the results and taking the time to understand personality types and styles other than our own can provide information and analysis that may prove far more valuable as we make our way through the world.
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