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INTJ (introverted, intuitive, thinking, judging) is an acronym that represents one of the 16
personality types described by the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. People with INTJ personalities are
highly analytical, creative and logical. According to psychologist David Keirsey, developer of the
Keirsey Temperament Sorter, approximately one to four percent of the population has an INTJ
personality type.

INTJ Characteristics

The MBTI identifies preferences in four key dimensions: 1) Extraversion vs Introversion, 2) Sensing
vs Intuition, 3) Thinking vs Feeling and 4) Judging vs Perceiving. As you can tell by the four-letter
acronym, INTJ stands for Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking and Judging.
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o Introversion (I): INTJs tend to be introverted and prefer to work alone.
o Intuition (N): INTJs look at the big picture and like to focus on abstract information rather than
concrete details.
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o Thinking (T): INTJs place greater emphasis on logic and objective information rather than
subjective emotions.
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o Judging (J): INTJs like their world to feel controlled and ordered so they prefer to make plans well
in advance.
Common characteristics exhibited by people with this personality type:

 Enjoys theoretical and abstract concepts  Orderly and structured

 Dislikes confusion, disorganization and  Perfectionistic
inefficiency  High expectations and standards
 Reserved and prefers solitary work to group  More focused on the future than on the
work present

When INTJs develop an interest in something, they strive to become as knowledgeable and skilled
as they can in that area. They have high expectations, and they hold themselves to the highest
possible standards.

INTJs are good at gathering information from the outside world, analyzing it and reaching new
insights. People with this personality type tend to be very analytical and logical. They value
information, knowledge and intelligence and make excellent scientists and mathematicians. They
 tend to do particularly well in fields that require efficiency and the ability to interpret complex
information such as engineering, academia, law and research.

“INTJs…tend to be insightful and mentally quick; however, this mental quickness may not always be
outwardly apparent to others since they keep a great deal to themselves,” explains Sandra Krebs
Hirsch in Introduction to Type in Organizations. “They are very determined people who trust their
vision of the possibilities, regardless of what others think. They may even be considered the most
independent of all of the sixteen personality types. INTJs are at their best in quietly and firmly
developing their ideas, theories, and principles.”
People with this personality type are introverted and spend a lot of time in their own mind. INTJs
work best by themselves and strongly prefer solitary work to group work. While they tend not to be
particularly interested in other people’s thoughts and feelings, they do care about the emotions of
the select group of people to whom they are close. In personal relationships, INTJs are willing to
devote time and energy toward making these relationships successful.

Other people often interpret INTJs as cool, aloof and disinterested, which can making forming new
friendships challenging. People with this type of personality often see little value in social rituals
and small talk, making it even more difficult to get to know them. They tend to be reserved and
prefer to interact with a group of close family and friends.

Famous People With INTJ Personalities

Researchers have suggested that a number of famous individuals match the characteristics of the
INTJ personality type based on analysis of their lives and works:

 Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President Some well-known fictional INTJs include:

 John F. Kennedy, U.S. President
 Fitzwilliam Darcy, Pride and Prejudice
 C. S. Lewis, author
 Jane Austen, author  Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes
 Susan B. Anthony, civil rights leader  Clarice Starling, Silence of the Lambs
 Arthur Ashe, tennis player  Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings
 Emily Bronte, author

Best Career Choices for INTJs

INTJs typically do well in careers that integrate their strong ability to understand and evaluate
complex information with their ability to put this knowledge into practice. Careers that allow the
INTJ to work independently and autonomously are also ideal.

 Scientist  Doctor
 Mathematician  Teacher
 Engineer  Judge
 Dentist  Lawyer