About INFJ – ‘The Counselor’

INFJ iconINFJs have great insight into people and situations. They are creative with deep feelings and strong convictions that guide their lives. Strongly humanitarian in outlook, INFJs tend to be idealists, and they are generally doers as well as dreamers. They often choose careers that allow them to use their inner vision, their ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships, their creativity, and their strong oral and written communication skills. INFJs make up 1.5 percent of the U.S. population.

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What Does 'INFJ' Mean?

I

50.7%
of U.S.

Introversion

You gain energy from your inner world.

N

26.7%
of U.S.

Intuition

You value the possible, big picture, and future.

F

59.8%
of U.S.

Feeling

You base decisions on what concerns others.

J

54.1%
of U.S.

Judging

You’re decisive and prefer structure

How Common Are INFJs?

INFJ bar graph

56%
Female

44%
Male

Characteristics of INFJs

They Most Value

Creativity

They Appear to Others As

Inventive, Idealistic, Insightful

  • Quiet
  • Reflective
  • Strategic
  • Future-Oriented
  • Empathetic
  • Cooperative
  • Loyal
  • Decisive
  • Sticks to Plans
  • Rigid

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