The Importance Of MBTI Test

MBTI testing is a short questionnaire which gives a person four letters that tell a person what their personality type is. The four letters describe a unique personality type that has several characteristics to them. Taking personality tests can help people achieve a better sense of themselves, the work environment they would like to be in, and an idea of how others are.
Coming back to the MBTI presentation, I was able to take away many positive aspects that taught me about myself and others. First, I was able to understand myself in many different aspects. The presenter passed out sheets that described more about my personality type I was. For example, I received ENFP. It says that I am warmly enthusiastic and imaginative. I tend to agree …show more content…
It has allowed me to appreciate the differences of others and embrace it. Often, when I met someone different than me, I often think about how they are and what differences they have because of the test. I think about how it is a positive aspect rather than a negative aspect. The test has allowed me to realize that everyone has their own set of personality traits that can only be appreciated. However, there are times where I tend to question if I should appreciate them such as when I get into an argument with a friend or roommate. Looking back, I realize that is just how their personality is and nothing can really change that. Often when I get into an argument now, I try to realize that most of the time it isn’t personal. When meeting new people, it is important to understand what makes them, them. You can never truly understand them without trying to understand what kind of personality they have. It is important to develop this habit because it can help a person get a better idea of how to work with your roommate, a boss, or even a classmate. “Treasure hunting” will allow a person to get a complete understanding of their personality and how to make that person happy or avoid issues. Often, when I meet someone new, I try to understand them before making …show more content…
My specific personality traits will help me find out what careers I will most likely succeed at and the ones I will most likely fail at. An understanding of my strengths and weaknesses and what is important to me and what is not allows me to find a career that will best suite me. When I chose my personality type in “MBTI and Careers” it had said that my personality type would not fit well in any health care positions. However, I feel like the website may be right or it may be wrong. I am still exploring what I would like to major in and the options it had given me I am still thinking about. A few of the options that peaked my interest were consultant and entrepreneur. Although the medical field is my number one choice at the moment, business is my second. It makes me feel better about my business path because it had suggested multiple careers. However, it made me feel less confident in my health career path. I may not be fit for it based on my personality type. The analysis on my personality type definitely helped me think about what I am actually fit for. It says that my personality type “ENFPs get bored rather easily and naturally not quite good at following things through completion” This worries me for the fact that become a pediatrician requires a great amount of work and time. It will be a long path and I do decide to go down it, I want to make sure I stick to