Personality Type Blog

Coping with the “In Between” Phase of Job Transition and Unemployment: Part I

 20 April 2010 / By Truity Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on April 20, 2010

The instability of our current economy has created a new wave of unemployment, budget cuts, layoffs and an endangerment to the term, “job security.” With employment becoming more of a privilege than a right, there is an increase in stress both in the workplace and for those displaced from their jobs and their careers. Despite the feeling of hopelessness that losing a job can generate, it is very possible to learn how to manage this stress and to face the adversity of unemployment with a positive attitude. Choosing to learn some basic techniques and utilize them, can not only positively affect your stress level, but it can create a more likely scenario to find future employment.

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Extraverts More Confident About Communication Skills

 23 March 2010 / By Truity Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on March 23, 2010

Extraverts are more likely to perceive themselves as good communicators than are Introverts, a study led by Donald Loffredo at the University of Houston has found. In this survey of communication style and personality type, researchers discovered significant correlations between various aspects of communication and the preference scales of Extraversion/Introversion, as well as Thinking/Feeling and Sensing/Intuition.

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Categories: Latest Research, ENFP, ENFJ, ENTP, ENTJ, ESTP, ESTJ, ESFP, ESFJ

Productivity Tips for Perceivers

 23 March 2010 / By Truity Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on March 23, 2010

In today's labor market, maximizing your productivity is more important than ever. Whether you're trying to survive a round of layoffs or just working with fewer support staff than usual, making the most of your time is essential. However, maximizing productivity is something we all do in different ways. Some of us are inclined to micromanage our time, scheduling every minute of the day and adhering closely to lists and schedules. If you're familiar with personality type concepts, you probably recognize these people as Judging types.

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Categories: Personality in the Workplace, INFP, ENFP, INTP, ENTP, ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP

Personality Types of Software Engineers

 21 February 2010 / By Truity Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on February 21, 2010

In a survey of Brazilian software engineering students, Introverted personality types were found to dominate heavily. This should be no surprise to anyone familiar with personality type; Introverts are more likely to enjoy careers that allow them to work independently, keep a low profile, and accomplish projects on their own. Types of ISFP, INTP, and ESTP were over-represented among the population of software engineers.

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Categories: Finding Your Career Path, INTP, ESTP, ISFP

Personality Types of Real Estate Agents

 22 January 2009 / By Truity Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 22, 2009

A national survey of real estate agents conducted by Douthit Communications, Inc., found that 75% of agents are Extraverted Judgers, three times the percentage of Extraverted Judgers in the population as a whole. The sample consisted of mostly seasoned agents, and researchers were not clear whether Extraverted Judgers are more likely to choose real estate, or whether they are the types most likely to succeed in the industry.

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Categories: Myers Briggs, Finding Your Career Path

Recession-Proof Jobs for Your Personality Type

 22 January 2009 / By Truity Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on January 22, 2009

With news about the economy growing more dire each day, you may be wondering how well your job will fare in a recession. Some industries have already been hit hard: real estate agents, mortgage lenders, construction workers, and others in the housing industry are likely to be searching for their next move.

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Categories: Myers Briggs, Finding Your Career Path

Making the Most of an Unexpected Career Change

 18 December 2008 / By Truity Clinically Reviewed by Steven Melendy, PsyD. on December 18, 2008

The boom economy of the past few years brought me many clients who were doing well financially--in some cases, very well--but felt a longing for more satisfaction in their work. They had good salaries and job security, but didn't feel fulfilled by what they were doing. They took career assessments to try to find what was missing, and often our work together helped them understand why a "good job" wasn't making them happy. They realized that some of their dreams had been pushed aside as they saw the opportunity for financial gain in a strong labor market.

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Category: Finding Your Career Path

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