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ENFP personality type

ENFP

ENFPs are enthusiastic, open minded people full of potential. They have wide-ranging interests and share a passion for novelty. Often the life of the party, enthusiasm sets them apart and their presence is easily felt. Their charm is evident and they conduct themselves effectively in meetings, conferences and other networking situations. They are always on the lookout for promising ideas and to network with new and interesting people. They strive for personal authenticity and display admirable versatility in a world in which they have managed to connect the dots. They work well with people and ideas because of their view that everything is part of a whole.

Social interaction

Motivators

They are forceful and vigorous, encouraging others to adopt their approach, and assisting people in exploring their creative talents.

ENFPs communicate their zest for life to their environment and circle of friends. Their enthusiasm rubs off like pollen, motivating and inspiring, and helping friends and colleagues sustain their drive.

While ENFPs excel at motivating others, they may lack the necessary focus to complete projects of their own; ENFPs need people in their lives to remind them to finish what they start.

Despite the encouragement and support they provide others, their need for independence and autonomy may prevent them from seeking help when they need it themselves. ENFPs will benefit from friends that notice when they are going through a rough patch.



Personality traits

  • Warm and compassionate
  • Empathetic and caring
  • Strong communication skills
  • Fun and spontaneous
  • Highly creative and crave freedom
  • Passionate, enthusiastic and energetic
  • Charming
  • Exploring
  • Authentic
  • Idealistic
  • Restless, with wide-ranging interests
  • Fiercely independent

Interesting facts

  • Know how to cope with stress.
  • Have a natural talent with language.
  • People usually confide in ENFP's.
  • Often seen as a free spirits.
  • Likely to frequently change careers.

Careers

Challenges and opportunites

Performing the same activities gets tedious fast, and ENFPs don't like to busy themselves with mundane organizational procedures.

ENFPs prefer work that requires a comprehensive understanding of business activities, and if they are to remain happy in their jobs, there should be a diverse, broad range of projects.

ENFPs have a preference for challenging and creative assignments and are always looking for ways to express themselves.

Their favorite careers are those where situations change regularly, and events happen frequently.

ENFPs often lose patience completing tasks that require attention to detail, and they may altogether avoid jobs that demand too much precision. Careers in finance, engineering, and software development can prove tiring and stressful and are not ordinarily the ENFP's first choice.

As mentioned, ENFPs dislike monotonous duties and are known to keep postponing them. If they don't have the patience for some minor task, they may skip it altogether. In situations where ordinary, repetitious tasks are unavoidable, ENFPs may need a colleague or an aide to step in to lend a hand.

Common careers

  • Human resources
  • Entrepreneur
  • Child care worker
  • Actor
  • Librarian
  • Writer or Author
  • Editor
  • Psychology
  • Photographer
  • Social Worker
  • Salesperson/Assistant/Manager
  • Dietitian/nutritionist
  • Teacher
  • Graphic Designer
  • Interior Designer
  • Musician
  • Landscape Architect
  • Producer or Director
  • Journalist
  • Massage therapist

Careers to avoid

Some occupations demand modes of behaviour that are outside your natural preferences. As such, some career paths may not mesh well with your type, and may not be the best match for you.

  • Civil Engineer
  • Banking
  • Computer Software Engineer
  • Police Officer
  • Financial Manager

Famous ENFPs

Acting

  • Alicia Silverstone, American actress.
  • Buster Keaton, American actor.
  • Carol Burnett, American actress.

Music

  • Bob Dylan, American singer-songwriter.
  • Bono, Irish singer-songwriter.
  • Kelly Clarkson, American singer-songwriter.

Politics

  • Bill Clinton, 42nd U.S. President.
  • Nelson Mandela Former President of South Africa.
  • Leon Trotsky, Soviet revolutionary, Marxist theorist.

Media

  • Paul Harvey, American radio broadcaster.
  • Russell Brand, English comedian, actor, radio host.
  • Hunter S. Thompson, American journalist.

Literature

  • Ariel Durant, Researcher.
  • Edith Wharton, American novelist.
  • Upton Sinclair, American writer.

Quotes by famous ENFPs:

  • "It always seems impossible until its done." - Nelson Mandela
  • "I cannot express it: but surely you and everybody have a notion that there is, or should be, an existence of yours beyond you." - Emily Bronte
  • "If you want to be happy, be." - Leo Tolstoy

Hobbies and recreation

  • theater and art
  • impromptu games or discussions
  • playing and listening to music
  • overnight backpacking and day hiking
  • writing

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