The Simpsons Myers-Briggs Test

THE
SIMPSONS
do Myers-
Briggs!

Direction of Energy

I
E
You prefer to direct your energy to You prefer to direct your energy to
deal with people, things, and present study ideas, information,
situations. explanations, or beliefs.

•Active •Reflective
OR?
•Outward •Inward
•People •Privacy
•Expressive •Contained
•Interaction •Concentration
•Speak to think •Think to speak

Information Processing

N
S
You prefer to deal with facts, proven You prefer to deal with ideas, look
procedures, and what you know - you into the unknown, to generate new
are a realist who exists in the “here possibilities, and to anticipate the
and now.” unseen.

OR?
•Details •Patterns
•Present •Future
•Practical •Imaginative
•Sequential •Random
•Quantifiable •Subtle
•Actual •Possible

Making Decisions

F
T
You prefer to decide on the basis of You prefer to decide using values and
logic, using an analytic and sometimes beliefs, using a subjective, people-
impersonal approach. oriented approach.

•Details •Heart
OR?
•Present •Subjective
•Practical •Harmony
•Sequential •Relationships
•Objective •Empathy
•Actual •Appreciate

Organizing Information

P
J
You tend to have your life to be You tend to be flexible, respond to
planned in a stable and organized way. situations, and “go with the flow.”

•Organized •Spontaneous
OR?
•Structured •Flexible
•Control •Laid-back
•Scheduled •Instinctive
•Sets goals •Gathers information
•Conscientious •Uncontrived

The Cross Match
The four letters you picked will give you a four
letter code, like “ENTJ.” Use this code to help
you find your Simpsons character!

OTTO SAYS...
So what are all those letters, anyway?

Extraverted or Introverted
Sensing or INtuition
Thinking or Feeling
Judging or Perceiving

ESTJ: Chief Wiggum
Type: ESTJ
Characterization: The Overseer
Personality:
ESTJs are responsible, logical, norm-following
hard workers. Their efforts are carried out in a
practical, structured manner. ESTJs trust facts
and experiences more than theories. They are
decisive, loyal, tradition observing individuals.
They enjoy being the person in charge and
often make good supervisors.

Profile
Profile: ESTJs live in a world of facts and concrete needs. They live in the
present, with their eye constantly scanning their personal environment to
make sure that everything is running smoothly and systematically. They honor
traditions and laws, and have a clear set of standards and beliefs.

Career Matches:
Accountant Financial Officer Police
Auditor Government Worker Researcher
Banker Insurance Agent Sales Representative
Business Administrator Judge Scientist
Business Analyst Lecturer Senior Manager
Computer Specialist Librarian Teacher
Detective Manager Teacher/Professor
Economist Marketer Technical Specialist
Editor Military Leader Underwriter
Engineer Nursing Administrator Writer

ESFJ: Ned Flanders
Type: ESFJ
Characterization: The Supporter
Personality:
ESFJs are social butterflies that value relationships,
supporting and nurturing others. Never one to shy
away from social events, they are often the host.
They are great encouragers of teamwork. ESFJs are
responsible, dutiful, observe traditions and follow
rules. ESFJs have a deep concern for others and
often end up as caretakers. They are sensitive to
criticism and have a need to be appreciated for the
good they do for others. ESFJs are understanding,
generous, have a quick wit and a knack for
composition and beautification.

Profile
Profile: Guardians of birthdays, holidays and celebrations, ESFJs are
entertainers. They enjoy and joyfully observe traditions and are liberal in
giving, especially where custom prescribes.

Career Matches:
Accountant Family Doctor Receptionist
Administrative Assistant Homemaker Researcher
Administrator Human Resources Social Worker
Bookkeeper Marketer Speech Pathologist
Child Care Nurse Teacher
Church Worker Office Manager Trainer
Counselor Organization Leader
Dental Assistant Radiological
Technologist

ISTJ: Principal Skinner
Type: ISTJ
Characterization: The Examiner
Personality:
ISTJs are responsible, loyal and hard working. They
have an acute sense of right and wrong and work
hard at preserving established norms and traditions.
Because of their deep sense of duty they are
dedicated to everything they do and are very
dependable. ISTJs care deeply for those closest to
them.

Profile
Profile: ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and
wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted
for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. The secretary,
clerk, or businessman by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an ISTJ.

Career Matches:
Accountant Executive Military Leader
Administrator Financial Officer Police
Auditor Judge Scientist
Computer Programmer Lawyer/Attorney Steelworker
Computer Specialist Librarian Systems Analyst
Dentist Manager Technical Specialist
Detective Marketer Technician
Doctor Math Teacher
Electrician Mechanical Engineer

ISFJ: Marge Simpson
Type: ISFJ
Characterization: The Defender
Personality:
ISFJs are traditional, loyal, quiet and kind. They are
very sensitive to other people's needs because they
are very observant. They have rich inner thoughts
and emotions. They value stability and cultural
norms. They are very adept at giving attention to
detail. They do not seek positions of authority.

Profile
Profile: ISFJs are characterized above all by their desire to serve others, their
“need to be needed.” In extreme cases, this need is so strong that standard
give-and-take relationships are deeply unsatisfying to them; however, most
ISFJs find more than enough with which to occupy themselves within the
framework of a normal life.

Career Matches:
Accountant Designer Military
Actor Doctor Nurse
Administrator Economist Paralegal
Artist Editor Police
Banker Entrepreneur Psychologist
Bookkeeper Health Service Researcher
Business Analyst Human Resources Scientist
Child Care Interior Decorator Social Worker
Church Work Librarian Trainer
Counselor Medical Technologist Writer

ESTP: Bart Simpson
Type: ESTP
Characterization: The Persuader
Personality:
ESTPs are action-loving, quot;here and nowquot; realists with
excellent people skills. Informal, risk-taking, fast-
paced and adaptable, they are not always in
agreeance with rules and regulations. They are
tactical problem solvers that desire quick results.
ESTPs, who present a friendly and enthusiastic face,
are straight-shooters that are able to handle
criticism.

Profile
Profile: Enthusiastic and excitable, ESTPs are quot;doersquot; who live in the world of
action. Blunt, straight-forward risk-takers, they are willing to plunge right into
things and get their hands dirty. They live in the here-and-now, and place little
importance on introspection or theory. The look at the facts of a situation,
quickly decide what should be done, execute the action, and move on to the
next thing.

Career Matches:
Agent Detective Marketer
Auditor Driver Military
Carpenter Engineer Network Specialist
Comedian Entrepreneur Paramedic/EMT
Computer Tech Support Farmer Police
Computer Technician Firefighter Project Manager
Craftsman Laborer Sales Representative

ESFP: Homer Simpson
Type: ESFP
Characterization: The Entertainer
Personality:
ESFPs are cooperative, quot;here and nowquot; people-
persons that enjoy excitement and love new
adventures. Because of their highly social nature,
they are especially lively when they are the center
of attention and hate being alone. ESFPs have a
practical side that allows them to finish work
efficiently and are often good problem solvers.

Profile
Profile: For the ESFP, the entire world is a stage. They love to be the center of
attention and perform for people. They're constantly putting on a show for
others to entertain them and make them happy. They enjoy stimulating other
people's senses, and are extremely good at it. They would love nothing more
than for life to be a continual party, in which they play the role of the fun-
loving host.

Career Matches:
Actor Fashion Designer Receptionist
Administrative Assistant Human Resources Recreation Worker
Artist Interior Decorator Sales Represenative
Child Care Lawyer/Attorney Scientist
Church Worker Marketer Social Worker
Coach Military Supervisor
Comedian Musician Systems Analyst
Computer Programmer Painter Technical Specialist
Computer Specialist Photographer Trainer
Consultant Psychologist

ISTP: Sideshow Bob
Type: ISTP
Characterization: The Crafstman
Personality:
ISTPs are adventurous and independent. They like
to figure out how things work. They have great
mechanical and technical skills. They live in the
quot;here and nowquot; which makes them adaptable and
spontaneous. They like to keep busy and are
action-oriented. ISTPs thrive on new and exciting
situations.

Profile
Profile: ISTPs have an adventuresome spirit. They are attracted to
motorcycles, airplanes, sky diving, surfing, etc. They thrive on action, and are
usually fearless. ISTPs are fiercely independent, needing to have the space to
make their own decisions about their next step. They do not believe in or
follow rules and regulations, as this would prohibit their ability to 'do their
own thing'.

Career Matches:
Athlete Farmer Police
Business Analyst Firefighter Probation Officer
Carpenter Forensic Pathologist Project Manager
Computer Programmer Human Resources Sales Representative
Computer Specialist Marketer ScientistSystems
Construction Worker Military Analyst
Dental Hygienist Motorcyclist Technical Specialist
Detective Paramedic/EMT Transportation
Engineer Pilot Operative

ISFP: Smithers
Type: ISFP
Characterization: The Artist
Personality:
ISFPs are artistic, creative, loyal and sensitive. They
have a keen appreciation for beauty because of their
highly developed senses. They are easy to get along
with and live in the quot;here and nowquot;. ISFPs are
adaptable, caring, independent and like to contribute
to the well-being of others. They are typically hard to
get to know.

Profile
Profile: ISFPs live in the world of sensation possibilities. They are keenly in
tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. They have a strong
aesthetic appreciation for art, and are likely to be artists in some form,
because they are unusually gifted at creating and composing things which will
strongly affect the senses.

Career Matches:
Administrative Assistant Editor Physical Therapist
Artist Forest Ranger Psychologist
Carpenter Homemaker Social Worker
Chef Librarian Teacher
Child Care Mechanic Technical Specialist
Church Worker Medical Staff Trainer
Clerical Supervisor Musician Veterinarian
Composer Naturalist Waiter/Waitress
Counselor Nurse Writer
Dental Staff Pediatrician X-Ray Technician
Designer

ENTJ: Krusty
Type: ENTJ
Characterization: The Chief
Personality:
ENTJs are strategic, organized and possess
natural leadership qualities. They are master
coordinators that can effectively give direction
to groups. They are able to understand
complicated organizational situations and quick
to develop intelligent solutions. ENTJs are
outspoken and will not hesitate to speak of
their plans for improvement. They are decisive
and value knowledge, efficiency and
competence.

Profile
Profile: quot;Unequivocatingquot; expresses the resoluteness of the ENTJ's dominant
function (Extraverted Thinking). Clarity of convictions endows these Thinkers
with a knack for debate, or wanting knack, a penchant for argument. The light
and heat generated by Thinking at the helm can be impressive; perhaps even
overwhelming.

Career Matches:
Actor Doctor Nurse

ENTP: Kent Brockman
Type: ENTP
Characterization: The Originator
Personality:
ENTPs are logical, innovative, curious and downright
inventive. They see possibilities for improvement
everywhere and possess the ability to understand
complex concepts. ENTPs are introspective and
carefree nonconformists. They often neglect the
more common areas of life while pursuing new
solutions. ENTPs can be good conversationalists and
exciting company.

Profile
Profile: ENTPs are idea people. Their perceptive abilities cause them to see
possibilities everywhere. They get excited and enthusiastic about their ideas,
and are able to spread their enthusiasm to others. In this way, they get the
support that they need to fulfill their visions.

Career Matches:
Actor Doctor Nurse

INTJ: Mr Burns
.
Type: INTJ
Characterization: The Strategist
Personality:
INTJs are introspective, analytical, determined
persons with natural leadership ability. Being
reserved, they prefer to stay in the background while
leading. Strategic, knowledgable and adaptable,
INTJs are talented in bringing ideas from conception
to reality. They expect perfection from themselves
as well as others and are comfortable with the
leadership of another so long as they are competent.
INTJs can also be described as decisive, open-
minded, self-confident, attentive, theoretical and
pragmatic.

Profile
Profile: At work, INTJs use their conceptual strengths to analyze situations and
then develop models to understand and anticipate through relentlessly to
reach their goals. They will continue on with their plans, even in the face of
adversity and data that might suggest to other more practical types that their
goals are no longer feasible. By nature, INTJs are independent individualists.

Career Matches:
Actor Doctor Nurse

INTP: Prof Frink
Type: INTP
Characterization: The Engineer
Personality:
INTPs are logical, individualistic, reserved,
and very curious individuals. They focus on
ideas, theories and the explanation of how
things work. They are especially adept at
discussions and debate. They have the ability
to focus intently on a subject. They
appreciate and respect intelligence in others.

Profile
Profile: INTPs are relatively easy-going and amenable to most anything until
their principles are violated, about which they may become outspoken and
inflexible. They prefer to return, however, to a reserved albeit benign
ambiance, not wishing to make spectacles of themselves.

Career Matches:

Actor Doctor Nurse

ENFJ: Apu
Type: ENFJ
Characterization: The Mentor
Personality:
ENFJs are externally focused, introspective,
altruistic, positive and have excellent people skills.
They place utmost importance on helping others
grow. They are warm and have a natural desire to be
supportive and encouraging. Being charismatic and
posessing excellent language skills, they do well in
leadership roles. ENFJs strive to enhance the lives of
those around them.

Profile
Profile: ENFJs are the benevolent 'pedagogues' of humanity. They have
tremendous charisma by which many are drawn into their nurturant tutelage
and/or grand schemes. Many ENFJs have tremendous power to manipulate
others with their phenomenal interpersonal skills and unique salesmanship.

Career Matches:

Actor Doctor Nurse

ENFP: Barney
Type: ENFP
Characterization: The Advocate
Personality:
ENFPs are introspective, values-oriented,
inspiring, social and extremely expressive. They
actively send their thoughts and ideas out into
the world as a way to bring attention to what
they feel to be important, which often has to
do with ethics and current events. ENFPs are
natural advocates, attracting people to
themselves and their cause with excellent
people skills, warmth, energy and positivity.
ENFPs are described as creative, resourceful,
assertive, spontaneous, life-loving, charismatic,
passionate and experimental.

Profile
Profile: ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of
potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very
passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability
to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can
talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift,
and strive to make the most out of it.

Career Matches:
Actor Doctor Nurse

INFJ: Lisa Simpson
Type: INFJ
Characterization: The Confidant
Personality:
INFJs, making up an estimated 1% of all people,
are the most rare type (males even more so).
They are introspective, caring, sensitive, gentle
and complex people that strive for peace and
derive satisfaction from helping others. INFJs are
highly intuitive, empathetic and dedicated
listeners. These traits tend to act as a “tell me
what's wrong” sign on their forehead, hence the
nicknames Confidant, or Counselor. INFJs are
intensely private and deeply committed to their
beliefs.

Profile
Profile: INFJs are gentle, caring, complex and highly intuitive individuals.
Artistic and creative, they live in a world of hidden meanings and possibilities.
Only one percent of the population has an INFJ Personality Type, making it the
most rare of all the types.

Career Matches:

Actor Doctor Nurse

INFP: Ralph Wiggum
Type: INFP
Characterization: The Dreamer
Personality:
INFPs are introspective, private, creative and
highly idealistic individuals that have a constant
desire to be on a meaningful path. They are
driven by their values and seek peace.
Empathetic and compassionate, they want to
help others and humanity as a whole. INFPs are
imaginitive, artistic and often have a talent for
language and writing. They can also be
described as easygoing, selfless, guarded,
adaptable, patient and loyal.

Profile
Profile: Highly creative and artistic, they produce wonderful works of art,
music and literature. They will find great satisfaction if they encourage and
develop their artistic abilities. That doesn't mean that an INFP has to be a
famous writer or painter in order to be content. Simply the act of quot;creatingquot;
will be a fulfilling source of renewal and refreshment to the INFP. Artistic
outlets will add enrichment and positive energy to their life.

Career Matches:
Actor Doctor Nurse

DYI – YOUR TURN!
Assignment:
Create your own personality test using your favorite TV show, movie,
or book! For example:
Kenneth from 30 Rock is ESFJ, or “The Supporter”
He’s socially adept (he anticipates needs) – getting sandwiches, etc.
He’s supportive of everybody on the show

Bonus Points:
Think of related questions for each of the 4 letters that would help
people determine their score. For example:
For E or I:
Do you relate more to Kenneth (E), or to Toofer (I)?
The cast is going out to a club. Do you join them (E), or try and avoid the
crowd and stay at home (I)?

Due in 30 minutes!

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