Dream Careers of the 16 MBTI Cognitive Functions

What kind of work makes you happier? The answer might be related to your personality traits.

The "perfect job" for the 16 personality types is meant to inspire you to think about career planning.

Of course, your dream job is closely related to your personal skills and interests, not just your personality type.

But these ideas may be the seeds of inspiration that motivate you to work hard and turn your skills into money.

P.S. Anyone can do almost any job they want with passion and determination. Don't let this list limit you. This list is meant to be fun and to detail each type's strengths, not to restrict anyone.

The Campaigner (ENFP)
Dream Career: Freelance Travel Blogger
ENFPs' desire for adventure, creativity, and curiosity about new cultures make travel writing and blogging a tailor-made career for them.

This type of job allows them to try a variety of activities—from writing and socializing to sightseeing and creative marketing. They satisfy their craving for new things and are inspired by interesting people and experiences.

Other suitable careers for ENFPs:

• Screenwriter, Entrepreneur, Performing Artist, Writer, Psychologist, Teacher

The Mediator (INFP)
Dream Career: Creative Writer
INFPs love creative and flexible work. They have a rich and vivid imagination, with all sorts of stories and possibilities in their minds.

The empathy and immersion of this personality type allow them to create a wide variety of engaging characters.

Being alone in a quiet place with just pen and paper, where they can pour their inner world into their work, is very appealing to them.

Some famous INFP authors include:

• Albert Camus, author of The Plague and The Stranger.
• William Shakespeare, author of Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth.
• Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of The Little Prince.

Other suitable careers for INFPs:

• Counselor, Veterinarian, Performing Artist, Musician, Occupational Therapist

The Protagonist (ENFJ)
Dream Career: International Non-profit Manager
ENFJs have the ability to organize a system to better meet people's needs. They are masters of diplomacy.

This is truly amazing. They are not afraid of complex problems and want to improve the lives of people who are suffering.

As a manager for an international non-profit, they can bring real solutions to problems such as disease, poverty, drought, and famine.

ENFJs can quickly understand the differences between cultures and the unique emotional needs of people from different social classes, making them indispensable in this career field.

Other suitable careers for ENFJs:

• Psychotherapist, Teacher, Public Relations Specialist, Human Resources Manager

The Advocate (INFJ)
Dream Career: Psychotherapist
INFJ personality types naturally have insight into the emotions and struggles of others.

They have a deep desire to improve people's lives in a therapeutic way, listening to different stories and finding creative solutions for others' anxieties and worries.

INFJs' insight into human nature and their ability to see through underlying meanings allow them to recognize many struggles that people are not even aware of themselves.

With the right training, INFJs have an extraordinary talent in this field. In fact, according to the MBTI manual, INFJs are highly represented among counselors and psychiatrists.

Other suitable careers for INFJs:

• Health Manager, Market Research Analyst, Writer, Social Worker, Designer

The Commander (ENTJ)
Dream Career: CEO
ENTJs are naturally competitive and want to be at the forefront. They love to strategize and enjoy interacting with different groups of people.

This personality type can make tough decisions, take smart risks, and foresee potential impacts and possibilities, all of which make them indispensable CEOs. They have a knack for knowing which markets to enter, setting a company's vision, and hiring the right people.

ENTJs are not afraid to innovate, and if a new idea or experiment fails, they are also good at creating contingency plans. Their ability to work hard and their determination to face challenges are admirable.

Other suitable careers for ENTJs:

• Doctor, Programmer, Lawyer, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Real Estate Agent, Professor

The Logician (INTP)
Dream Career: Software Developer
INTPs are drawn to technology like moths to a flame. They love to use their reasoning skills and problem-solving abilities to create innovative systems and platforms.

The curiosity and intelligence of INTPs draw them to engineering, technology, and science, where they can think creatively and design solutions for abstract problems and desires.

As a software developer, especially a startup software developer, an INTP can work autonomously at their own pace—they are more passionate about what they create than anything else.

Other suitable careers for INTPs:

• Computer Systems Analyst, Engineer, Physicist, Professor, Writer

The Architect (INTJ)
Dream Career: Astronomy Researcher
INTJs are naturally curious about the big picture of life—and nothing is more fascinating than astronomical research.

Understanding the origin, movement, and impact of celestial bodies (stars, planets, comets, and galaxies) helps broaden our understanding of the universe. For someone like an INTJ, who is constantly seeking to make sense of complexity, this career field is extremely appealing.

This personality type's interest in theory and science, as well as their insight into future impacts, gives them an innate talent in this field. INTJs don't mind racking their brains to understand some of the most perplexing concepts of our time, making them a great fit for this career field.

Other suitable careers for INTJs:

• Aerospace Researcher, Lawyer, Engineer, Entrepreneur, Data Scientist, Director

The Debater (ENTP)
Dream Career: Entrepreneur
ENTPs are one of the most common entrepreneurial personality types; in fact, they earn more from starting their own businesses ($69,000) than from regular jobs ($57,000).

Their pursuit of independence and flexibility makes the world of entrepreneurship a great fit for them. They are able to innovate solutions, think about the big picture, use their marketing talents, and handle tasks in an easygoing, unrestrained manner.

Entrepreneurship puts ENTPs in the driver's seat and allows them to think without limits about what they can achieve.

Other suitable careers for ENTPs:

• Marketing Manager, Stockbroker, Creative Director, Political Scientist

The Entertainer (ESFP)
Dream Career: Performer
ESFPs want a creative, expressive career that has an immediate impact on people. Diversity, interaction, and immediate feedback make you feel energized and motivated.

Bringing humor, beauty, or emotional connection to an audience is what they are good at, which is why this personality type often appears on stage.

Other suitable careers for ESFPs:

• Pediatrician, Physical Therapist, Teacher, Landscape Designer

The Entrepreneur (ESTP)
Dream Career: Finance Professional
ESTPs love fast-paced, exciting work with high risk but high rewards. As a finance professional, they compete against (and beat) many rivals and adapt to a market that changes daily.

While many other types find this job exhausting, this personality type gets a thrill from the uncertainty that comes with it. ESTPs tend to make quick, instantaneous decisions, learn more every day, and be in the midst of all the action and change required by the stock market.

Other suitable careers for ESTPs:

• Firefighter, Fitness Instructor, Sales Manager, Paramedic

The Virtuoso (ISTP)
Dream Career: Detective/Investigator
ISTPs crave a job that is thought-provoking, proactive, and stimulates their curiosity. As a detective, they can use their meticulous observation and analytical skills to study suspects, interview witnesses, and review evidence.

This personality type can distinguish fact from fiction, which allows you to piece together the details of a crime and deduce who the culprit is. ISTPs' desire for justice drives them to become advocates for the victims they yearn to protect.

Other suitable careers for ISTPs:

• Carpenter, Forester, Software Developer, Firefighter, Airline Pilot

The Adventurer (ISFP)
Dream Career: Freelance Photographer
ISFPs want a job that is both creative and unstructured. They love working for themselves, and they particularly love aesthetics and finding beautiful symbols and details in everyday life. As a photographer, they have the opportunity to capture people from all walks of life and many different cultures.

ISFPs are the kind of photographers who care about capturing the pure emotions of their subjects—their authenticity and originality. Each photo is unique and different from the cookie-cutter poses we see every day.

Other suitable careers for ISFPs:

• Fashion Designer, Artist, Musician, Nutritionist, Animal Trainer

The Defender (ISFJ)
Dream Career: Veterinarian
ISFJs have a natural desire to make a practical difference for those they care about (or animals).

This personality type has a strong attention to detail, a grounded attitude toward life, and a desire to heal, nurture, and comfort. As a veterinarian, ISFJs can use their talents to improve the quality of life for animals. We have many articles that delve into the meaning of MBTI letters.

Other suitable careers for ISFJs:

• Social Worker, Teacher, Librarian, Chef, Medical Practitioner, Safety Engineer

The Consul (ESFJ)
Dream Career: Elementary School Teacher
As an ESFJ, you believe your community would be better, and this cannot be done without investing in the younger generation. You have a talent for listening to children when they feel frustrated or overwhelmed. You are also good at organizing teaching tasks, handling the logistics of trips and examinations, and ensuring every child feels included.

According to the MBTI manual, ESFJs are also highly represented among elementary and middle school teachers.

For more information on what these personality types stand for, see what the 16 MBTI personality types stand for.

Other suitable careers for ESFJs:

• Social Worker, Family Physician, Speech-Language Pathologist, Pediatrician, Human Resources Manager

The Logistician (ISTJ)
Dream Career: Referee/Arbitrator
ISTJs are observant and detail-oriented, which makes them a great fit for being a referee. This personality type can quickly spot anything that is amiss and believes in fair play regardless of their personal preferences.

They are good at remembering rules, focusing on player safety, and checking equipment to ensure all players are safe. In this career field, ISTJs can use their judgment to make fair and objective decisions in an instant.

Other suitable careers for ISTJs:

• Surgeon, Farmer, Pilot, Mechanic, Engineer, Accountant, Logistician

The Executive (ESTJ)
Dream Career: Management Consultant
ESTJs are passionate about making things more efficient, streamlined, and achieving long-term benefits. In this profession, they can use their talents to advise managers, help them increase company profitability, and cut unnecessary costs.

This personality type will use their organizational skills to sort information, explore improvements, create new systems or processes, and provide solutions to company problems. ESTJs can also interact with people—interviewing employees and providing managers with the solutions they urgently need.

This job offers them enough variety and structure that they won't get bored. It also fully utilizes ESTJs' talents for problem-solving, evaluation, and creating effective systems and plans.

Other suitable careers for ESTJs:

• Real Estate Agent, Financial Advisor, Auditor, Judge, Mechanical Engineer