About ESTP – ‘The Promoter’

ESTP iconESTPs are outgoing, enthusiastic doers, who live in a world of action. They have excellent people skills and the ability to quickly size up a situation and act accordingly. They have a special ability to react quickly in an emergency or crisis situation. ESTPs tend to choose careers that allow a lot of interaction with people in a fast-paced environment and do not require a lot of routine, detailed tasks. ESTPs are excellent sales people. ESTPs represent 4.3 percent of the U.S. population.

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What ESTP Means

E

49.3%
of U.S.

Extroversion

You gain energy from your outer world.

S

73.3%
of U.S.

Sensing

You value the actual, practical, and present.

T

40.2%
of U.S.

Thinking

You base decisions on logic and facts.

P

45.9%
of U.S.

Perceiving

You’re adaptable and prefer flexibility.

ESTP bar graph

44%
Female

56%
Male

Characteristics of ESTPs

They Most Value

Competition

They Appear to Others As

Active, Pragmatic, Incisive, Demanding
  • Energizing
  • Communicative
  • Open
  • Practical
  • Action-Oriented
  • Objective
  • Rational
  • Logical
  • Flexible
  • Curious
  • Informal

 

Majors and Careers for ESTPs

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With a 93 percent career-placement rate, our students graduate ready to tackle the challenges of the professional world and make a difference near and far. The majors and careers listed here are just a few of the many opportunities available to you at Ball State. We offer about 190 bachelor's degree programs that you may pair with one of more than 130 minors. And before you graduate, you will have access to dozens of services and resources through our Career Center to prepare you for the professional world.