ISFP

Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Percieving

"The Artist"

All about ISFP's

The ISFP is a very special individual who needs to have a career that is more than a job. The middle of the road is not likely to be a place where they will be fulfilled and happy. They need to have a career that is consistent with their strong core of inner values. Since they prefer to live in the current moment, and take the time to savor it, they do not do well with some of the more fast-paced corporate environments. They need a great deal of space and freedom if they are going to function in their natural realm of acute sensory awareness. If they give free reign to their natural abilities, they may find a wonderful artist within themselves. Almost every major artist in the world has been an ISFP. Since the ISFP is so acutely aware of people's feelings and reactions, and is driven by their inner values to help people, the ISFP is also a natural counselor and teacher.

Character Traits

Keen awareness of their environment

Live in the present moment

Enjoy a slower pace - they like to take time to savor the present moment

Dislike dealing with theory or abstract thought, unless they see a practical application

Faithful and loyal to people and ideas that are important to them

Individualistic, having no desire to lead or follow

Take things seriously, although they frequently appear not to

Special bond with children and animals

Quiet and reserved, except with people they know extremely well

Trusting, sensitive, and kind

Service-oriented; they're driven to help others

Extremely well-developed appreciation for aesthetic beauty

Likely to be original and unconventional

Learn best with hands-on training

Hate being confined to strict schedules and regimens

Need space and freedom to do things their own way

Dislike mundane, routine tasks, but will perform them if necessary

Possible Careers

Athlete: amateur or professional

Athletic official / referee

Cook / chef

Dentistry / dental hygienist

Landscape architecture

Doctor/Physician: dermatologist, plastic surgeon, obstetrician, pediatrician, emergency medicine

Family physician

Physician’s assistant

Veterinary medicine / veterinarian

Acting, actor, actress

Culinary arts

Dancer

Disc jockey

Fashion designer

Hair / make-up stylist

Interior design / decorator

Modeling

Musician / vocalist / performance

Painter, sculptor, visual arts

Photography, photographer

Coach

Caregiver / Daycare worker

Nursing, nurse, nurse practitioner

Physical or occupational therapist

Retail sales worker

Restaurant server, waitress, barista, bartender

Social worker

Teacher: art, home economics, elementary or special education