Youtube Search: "State Farm Internship"
Internships at State Farm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efC-F9q8zZo
Creative Services Internships at State Farm: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zj5FB-k97k
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High School Computer Competition Testimonial (Monique Jones):
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award:
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
My Strengths Finder 2.0 Results
Your Top 5 Strengths:
Achiever
Input
Responsibility
Relator
Focus
ACHIEVER
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and
work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
Chances are good that you might expend more physical or mental energy doing your job or
pursuing your studies than some of your peers do. Perhaps you need to make measurable
progress toward one or two goals each day to feel successful as a human being. Instinctively,
you are an enterprising person. You effortlessly launch new ventures. You are likely to
measure your progress on a regular basis. This information probably inspires you to work
even harder. By nature, you strive to complete many tasks prior to their deadlines. As a result,
you usually have ample time to think through your ideas, decisions, or plans. You tend to feel
ill-prepared when you are forced into action. It’s very likely that you intentionally ready
yourself for group meetings or discussions by carefully researching topics, collecting
materials, completing assignments, or practicing skills. Many people count on you to be wellversed
about important issues, opportunities, possible solutions, or background information.
Driven by your talents, you toil with little rest and enjoy it as long as you can partner with
individuals who share your strong work ethic. Having slackers in the group certainly tries
your patience, especially when they are content to meet the minimum expectations. Your
drive to do more and better work undoubtedly annoys and even threatens them.
INPUT
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often
they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
Because of your strengths, you yearn to increase your knowledge by being kept in the
information loop. This explains why you gravitate to people who converse about ideas at a
deeper and more thoughtful level than most individuals are capable of doing. “Making small
talk” — that is, engaging in idle conversation — probably seems like a waste of time to you.
Chances are good that you can simplify the most complex, convoluted, or intricate procedure.
People usually rely on you to offer clear and easy-to-comprehend explanations. Driven by
your talents, you are comfortable offering suggestions to people who regularly seek your
counsel — that is, recommendations about a decision or course of action they are considering.
These individuals usually feel deep affection for you. You are likely to spend time together
socializing as well as working or studying. Instinctively, you pay close attention to current
events. Numerous people merely recount what they heard, saw, or read. Typically you dive
deeper into the topic. You are likely to generate theories, concepts, or philosophies to explain
the reasoning behind newsmakers’ decisions. You routinely gather information about events,
policy statements, people, or crises. Your fresh insights are likely to draw equally engaged
thinkers into the conversation. It’s very likely that you eagerly welcome opportunities to think
out loud about ideas, theories, or philosophies. You derive pleasure from conversations that
force you to ponder matters that exist only in the realm of thought, not in reality.
RESPONSIBILITY
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership
of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and
loyalty.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
By nature, you consistently work at assignments and chores to their conclusion. People have
confidence that you will see whatever you do through to the very end. Chances are good that
you draw on your reserve of personal accountability when pressed to complete tasks.
Fulfilling your commitments spurs you to do whatever it takes to complete projects. You
realize others depend on you. This explains why you seldom rest until your work is done.
Because of your strengths, you normally strive to do things right. Taking shortcuts strikes you
as unprincipled, thoughtless, and careless. You likely refuse to produce sloppy work or
engage in unethical practices. Instinctively, you have a strong sense of commitment. It
motivates you to make sure that things are carried through to completion even when
difficulties arise. It’s very likely that you often argue that people should be held to the highest
moral standards. You insist that those who break the law be required to accept the
consequences of their deeds. You have little sympathy for people who are caught in the act of
taking things that do not belong to them.
RELATOR
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others.
They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
By nature, you embody the adage: “If you want to get something done, ask a busy person.”
You deliver peak performances when you can tackle a task. You experience tremendous
satisfaction each time you accomplish something. You probably like being held accountable
for your actions and words. It’s very likely that you might prefer to assist individuals who
have set clear goals for themselves Perhaps the more you know about someone’s dreams, the
easier it is for you to befriend that person. Because of your strengths, you are occasionally
willing to be vulnerable. Perhaps you claim your talents or admit your weaknesses. Your
openness may help some people know you better as a person. Your straightforward style may
convince others you are honest, dependable, and reliable. Chances are good that you may
have quick and ready insights into the moods and emotions of specific individuals. This
awareness might enhance your effectiveness as a trainer, guide, or instructor. Perhaps your
sensitivity allows you to help certain people express what they are thinking or feeling. Driven
by your talents, you are sometimes open and honest about who you are, what you have done,
what you can do, and what you cannot do. Maybe your straightforward explanations and
stories help listeners see you as you see yourself. You might reveal your strengths and
limitations. You might choose to be forthright and plainspoken. This partially explains why
various people seek your company and want to work with you. Perhaps your words and
examples move them to action.
FOCUS
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through,
and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
It’s very likely that you sometimes opt to work independently. This arrangement may make it
easier for you to map out what you want to accomplish in the coming weeks, months, years,
or decades. Laying out and finalizing all the steps might spur you into action. By nature, you
may devote yourself to things that intrigue you. Sometimes your attention intensifies if you
are encouraged to immerse yourself in a specific activity or topic. Because of your strengths,
you might offer assistance to people when the predicament in which they find themselves
fascinates you. Maybe you come to the aid of others when they ask you to study an intriguing
problem, unanswered question, or unfamiliar subject. Occasionally you are delighted to report
back to them your discoveries and conclusions. Driven by your talents, you set definite goals
for yourself. These performance objectives allow you to exercise control over the events in
your life. They also influence many of the choices you make. Chances are good that you
possess a tremendous capacity for working long hours. Your mental and physical energy are
seldom totally expended. However, the same cannot be said for everyone who attempts to
match your pace. Your tireless efforts are typically directed toward the goals you plan to
reach in the coming months, years, or decades.
Achiever
Input
Responsibility
Relator
Focus
ACHIEVER
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Achiever theme have a great deal of stamina and
work hard. They take great satisfaction from being busy and productive.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
Chances are good that you might expend more physical or mental energy doing your job or
pursuing your studies than some of your peers do. Perhaps you need to make measurable
progress toward one or two goals each day to feel successful as a human being. Instinctively,
you are an enterprising person. You effortlessly launch new ventures. You are likely to
measure your progress on a regular basis. This information probably inspires you to work
even harder. By nature, you strive to complete many tasks prior to their deadlines. As a result,
you usually have ample time to think through your ideas, decisions, or plans. You tend to feel
ill-prepared when you are forced into action. It’s very likely that you intentionally ready
yourself for group meetings or discussions by carefully researching topics, collecting
materials, completing assignments, or practicing skills. Many people count on you to be wellversed
about important issues, opportunities, possible solutions, or background information.
Driven by your talents, you toil with little rest and enjoy it as long as you can partner with
individuals who share your strong work ethic. Having slackers in the group certainly tries
your patience, especially when they are content to meet the minimum expectations. Your
drive to do more and better work undoubtedly annoys and even threatens them.
INPUT
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Input theme have a craving to know more. Often
they like to collect and archive all kinds of information.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
Because of your strengths, you yearn to increase your knowledge by being kept in the
information loop. This explains why you gravitate to people who converse about ideas at a
deeper and more thoughtful level than most individuals are capable of doing. “Making small
talk” — that is, engaging in idle conversation — probably seems like a waste of time to you.
Chances are good that you can simplify the most complex, convoluted, or intricate procedure.
People usually rely on you to offer clear and easy-to-comprehend explanations. Driven by
your talents, you are comfortable offering suggestions to people who regularly seek your
counsel — that is, recommendations about a decision or course of action they are considering.
These individuals usually feel deep affection for you. You are likely to spend time together
socializing as well as working or studying. Instinctively, you pay close attention to current
events. Numerous people merely recount what they heard, saw, or read. Typically you dive
deeper into the topic. You are likely to generate theories, concepts, or philosophies to explain
the reasoning behind newsmakers’ decisions. You routinely gather information about events,
policy statements, people, or crises. Your fresh insights are likely to draw equally engaged
thinkers into the conversation. It’s very likely that you eagerly welcome opportunities to think
out loud about ideas, theories, or philosophies. You derive pleasure from conversations that
force you to ponder matters that exist only in the realm of thought, not in reality.
RESPONSIBILITY
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership
of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and
loyalty.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
By nature, you consistently work at assignments and chores to their conclusion. People have
confidence that you will see whatever you do through to the very end. Chances are good that
you draw on your reserve of personal accountability when pressed to complete tasks.
Fulfilling your commitments spurs you to do whatever it takes to complete projects. You
realize others depend on you. This explains why you seldom rest until your work is done.
Because of your strengths, you normally strive to do things right. Taking shortcuts strikes you
as unprincipled, thoughtless, and careless. You likely refuse to produce sloppy work or
engage in unethical practices. Instinctively, you have a strong sense of commitment. It
motivates you to make sure that things are carried through to completion even when
difficulties arise. It’s very likely that you often argue that people should be held to the highest
moral standards. You insist that those who break the law be required to accept the
consequences of their deeds. You have little sympathy for people who are caught in the act of
taking things that do not belong to them.
RELATOR
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others.
They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
By nature, you embody the adage: “If you want to get something done, ask a busy person.”
You deliver peak performances when you can tackle a task. You experience tremendous
satisfaction each time you accomplish something. You probably like being held accountable
for your actions and words. It’s very likely that you might prefer to assist individuals who
have set clear goals for themselves Perhaps the more you know about someone’s dreams, the
easier it is for you to befriend that person. Because of your strengths, you are occasionally
willing to be vulnerable. Perhaps you claim your talents or admit your weaknesses. Your
openness may help some people know you better as a person. Your straightforward style may
convince others you are honest, dependable, and reliable. Chances are good that you may
have quick and ready insights into the moods and emotions of specific individuals. This
awareness might enhance your effectiveness as a trainer, guide, or instructor. Perhaps your
sensitivity allows you to help certain people express what they are thinking or feeling. Driven
by your talents, you are sometimes open and honest about who you are, what you have done,
what you can do, and what you cannot do. Maybe your straightforward explanations and
stories help listeners see you as you see yourself. You might reveal your strengths and
limitations. You might choose to be forthright and plainspoken. This partially explains why
various people seek your company and want to work with you. Perhaps your words and
examples move them to action.
FOCUS
Shared Theme Description:
People who are especially talented in the Focus theme can take a direction, follow through,
and make the corrections necessary to stay on track. They prioritize, then act.
Your Personalized Strengths Insights:
It’s very likely that you sometimes opt to work independently. This arrangement may make it
easier for you to map out what you want to accomplish in the coming weeks, months, years,
or decades. Laying out and finalizing all the steps might spur you into action. By nature, you
may devote yourself to things that intrigue you. Sometimes your attention intensifies if you
are encouraged to immerse yourself in a specific activity or topic. Because of your strengths,
you might offer assistance to people when the predicament in which they find themselves
fascinates you. Maybe you come to the aid of others when they ask you to study an intriguing
problem, unanswered question, or unfamiliar subject. Occasionally you are delighted to report
back to them your discoveries and conclusions. Driven by your talents, you set definite goals
for yourself. These performance objectives allow you to exercise control over the events in
your life. They also influence many of the choices you make. Chances are good that you
possess a tremendous capacity for working long hours. Your mental and physical energy are
seldom totally expended. However, the same cannot be said for everyone who attempts to
match your pace. Your tireless efforts are typically directed toward the goals you plan to
reach in the coming months, years, or decades.
What I Don't Understand...
I don't understand how life allows someone to wake up and say good morning to you like normal, but in the course of a few hours never be able to say it again.
I don't understand how people can think back to when they were a certain age and how they've grown since then, and realize a child was denied the opportunity to do the same.
I don't understand how something so tragic is capable of happening to someone so young and innocent without warning.
I don't understand how a simple day of fun and relaxation at the beach with friends can turn into a nightmare effecting more people than you can imagine.
I just don't understand what is wrong with this world and this generation...
I don't understand how someone can choose to settle a dispute by planning and attempting to take their life.
I don't understand how in such cases someone would choose to make this "consequence" so impersonal as pulling a trigger from a distance.
I don't understand what happened to the days of sword fighting and hand to hand combat where at least you had to WORK hard and TRAIN to reach your desired result. (Maybe even allow your opponent time to regret it.)
I don't understand how someone can open fire at a crowded beach full of families and friends for something as stupid and elementary as "gang territory" or a "look".
I don't understand how people with guns are able to kill and injure those who are not their intended target and leave the scene with no guilty conscience...What kind of monster are you?
Even worse:
I don't understand how people can stand around in the face of those bleeding and in pain to capture their agony and those around them on video.
I don't understand how someone's pain can be a source of entertainment...
I don't understand how any human can even fathom the thought to pull out their phones and cameras in the wake of such a critical situation.
I don't understand how these "camera men" can see people laying out on the ground, and laugh and say things like "Niggas just don't know how to act."
I don't understand how ignorant people can go online to view these videos and post comments bragging about which city drops more bodies everyday and how the "few" lives effected here "aint sh*t" or how "Hardcore" the guys who did it were and why they love NY.
I don't understand how arguments are taking place over how "typical and animalistic" this is of the black race vs. the "less frequent" crimes committed by other races.
I don't understand how people can comment on the video that they are pleased to see the "black monkeys" wiping themselves out without help and that's what they get and deserve...
You just watched a video of someone DYING and this is the best you can come up with to say? I don't think I've ever been so utterly disgusted with the human race as I am now. Beyond the fact that my baby cousin is no longer with us because of something so FUCKING STUPID...I am disappointed that where there was at least a tiny glimmer of hope that people would recognize the senselessness of all this unnecessary crime and violence (a wake up call if you will), they missed the whole damn point...
Please people, do what you can to stop the cycle of violence. Try to help those who you see are at-risk of their environment. Don't stand by and watch these children grow up to become heartless killers. You never know who's life you might be able to touch...or save.
I don't understand how people can think back to when they were a certain age and how they've grown since then, and realize a child was denied the opportunity to do the same.
I don't understand how something so tragic is capable of happening to someone so young and innocent without warning.
I don't understand how a simple day of fun and relaxation at the beach with friends can turn into a nightmare effecting more people than you can imagine.
I just don't understand what is wrong with this world and this generation...
I don't understand how someone can choose to settle a dispute by planning and attempting to take their life.
I don't understand how in such cases someone would choose to make this "consequence" so impersonal as pulling a trigger from a distance.
I don't understand what happened to the days of sword fighting and hand to hand combat where at least you had to WORK hard and TRAIN to reach your desired result. (Maybe even allow your opponent time to regret it.)
I don't understand how someone can open fire at a crowded beach full of families and friends for something as stupid and elementary as "gang territory" or a "look".
I don't understand how people with guns are able to kill and injure those who are not their intended target and leave the scene with no guilty conscience...What kind of monster are you?
Even worse:
I don't understand how people can stand around in the face of those bleeding and in pain to capture their agony and those around them on video.
I don't understand how someone's pain can be a source of entertainment...
I don't understand how any human can even fathom the thought to pull out their phones and cameras in the wake of such a critical situation.
I don't understand how these "camera men" can see people laying out on the ground, and laugh and say things like "Niggas just don't know how to act."
I don't understand how ignorant people can go online to view these videos and post comments bragging about which city drops more bodies everyday and how the "few" lives effected here "aint sh*t" or how "Hardcore" the guys who did it were and why they love NY.
I don't understand how arguments are taking place over how "typical and animalistic" this is of the black race vs. the "less frequent" crimes committed by other races.
I don't understand how people can comment on the video that they are pleased to see the "black monkeys" wiping themselves out without help and that's what they get and deserve...
You just watched a video of someone DYING and this is the best you can come up with to say? I don't think I've ever been so utterly disgusted with the human race as I am now. Beyond the fact that my baby cousin is no longer with us because of something so FUCKING STUPID...I am disappointed that where there was at least a tiny glimmer of hope that people would recognize the senselessness of all this unnecessary crime and violence (a wake up call if you will), they missed the whole damn point...
Please people, do what you can to stop the cycle of violence. Try to help those who you see are at-risk of their environment. Don't stand by and watch these children grow up to become heartless killers. You never know who's life you might be able to touch...or save.
Personal/Professional Development Activity: My Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Results *Surprisingly Accurate*
(*My new fave Personal/Professional Development Activity. [Did this at work the other day.] The results of my Type profile.)
My Type: ISTJ (Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging)
ISTJs are typically dependable, realistic, and practical. They remember and use facts and want things clearly and logically stated. They are thorough, systematic, hard working, and careful with particulars and procedures. When they see something that needs to be done, ISTJs accept the responsibility.
They do not enter into activities impulsively, but once committed, they are hard to distract or discourage. They lend stability to projects and persevere in the face of adversity.
"On duty," ISTJs appear and sound sensible and seem calm and composed. Even in a crisis they seldom show their highly individual and intense inner reactions. (In my case, only to people who I trust with my thoughts.)
ISTJs' practical judgement and respect for procedures make them come across as consistent and moderate. They assemble facts to support their evaluations and communicate the facts in an objective way. They seek solutions to current problems from their past experience and that of others.
ISTJs are likely to be most satisfied working in an environment that values organization and accuracy. People can count on them to notice what needs to be done and follow through in a careful, methodical, and timely manner.
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These are some attributes of what makes up the types. I'm not sure if its specific towards me or the type profile but I do agree some (not all) of it fits.
INTROVERSION
Receiving:
-Consider social obligations unimportant and leave them to others.
-Prefer in-depth discussion about important issues; hate small talk.
-May be seen by others as quiet and shy.
-Believe it is intrusive to set people up socially and don't want others to do it for you.
-Find telephone calls to be unwelcome interruptions.
-Prefer to be alone when you do have to make phone calls, especially social calls.
Contained:
-Keep your feelings and interests to yourself; when you do open up, others take notice.
-Are seen by others as hard to get to know because you process so much inside.
-Assume others will be uninterested in your thoughts.
-Feel capable of solving problems on your own and prefer doing so.
-Find it very hard to discuss what upsets you, especially when you are extremely distressed.
Intimate:
-Would rather relate to a few significant others than be in a large group.
-Draw sharp distinctions between friends and acquaintances.
-Seek in-depth involvement with individuals.
-Respect others' individuality and want the same respect in turn.
-Need to trust people before sharing much about yourself.
Reflective:
-Prefer detached observation and reflection over active participation with the outer world.
-Learn and retain material better by reading it.
-Can concentrate better on written material than on someone talking.
-Feel more secure writing down your ideas than giving an oral presentation
Quiet:
-Prefer calm, serenity, even silence
-Are bothered by noisy circumstances and places.
-Present yourself modestly and prefer to stay in the background.
-Don't feel the need to talk in a social situation.
-Find that your contributions are easily overlooked.
-Have a calming effect on groups.
-Like being with other quiet people.
SENSING
Concrete-Abstract:
-Start with the facts but move on to their meanings.
-Like to know the details but can move ahead if a few details are missing.
-Need facts to stay comfortably grounded.
-May get stuck on a fact when under pressure and have difficulty seeing the larger context.
Realistic-Imaginative:
-Like to search for and find new ideas or methods.
-Carefully avoid embracing anything that seems too far-fetched or involves a lengthy search.
-Move relatively quickly to see how your ideas work and what their limits are.
-Stay in touch with the commonsense aspects of any situation.
Conceptual:
-Read avidly and enjoy exploring the world of ideas.
-Research a problem by finding out what has been written about it.
-May be more attracted to an academic career in your area than to being a practitioner.
-Build a conceptual framework from the facts.
-Need facts and examples to make abstract concepts real.
-Like refining and improving others' ideas.
Experiential-Theoretical:
-Have a mild interest in theories that explain things that are important to you.
-Are not likely to pursue theories in any great depth.
-See theories as explaining patterns you note, but are more interested in seeing those patterns work.
Traditional:
-Identify strongly with what is familiar.
-Are comfortable with the tried-and-true because it provides a precedent to follow.
-Admire and support established institutions and methods.
-Are reluctant to change things that are working well.
-Enjoy participating in traditions at work and at home.
THINKING
Logical:
-Believe that logical analysis is best for decision making.
-Use sequential reasoning, with premises and defined rules, to reach consistent conclusions.
-Use hard data to make your decisions.
-Focus on cause and effect.
-Like to maintain clear boundaries between issues.
-Can easily identify the pros and cons of an issue.
Reasonable:
-Use reasoning to make decisions.
-Approach situations as an impartial observer.
-Are confident and clear about your objectives and decisions.
-Live your life logically, with premises leading to conclusions.
-View situations objectively and analytically.
Questioning-Accommodating:
-Ask questions only in areas of interest.
-Question and disagree in a style that is neither confrontational nor conciliatory.
-Hold questions until others have had a chance.
-Become more confrontational and direct when an important value is threatened.
Critical-Accepting:
-Critique selected ideas and actions.
-Clarify what's wrong and what's right in a situation.
-Readily see flaws in arguments.
-May or may not critique out loud, depending on the circumstances.
Tough-Tender:
-Try to separate emotional issues from outcomes.
-Will push others toward action.
-Prefer a conciliatory approach at first, but can be tough when needed.
-Are devoted and loyal to people close to you.
JUDGING
Systematic-Casual:
-Like a general plan with some contingencies.
-Find too much detail in a plan inhibiting.
-Don't mind interruption if no agenda is in place.
-Dislike distractions when involved in a project.
-Find that an advance plan permits comfortable deviation because you can always return to the plan.
Planful:
-Like to make long-range plans, especially for leisure activities.
-Enjoy looking ahead and planning for the future.
-May enjoy the planning more than the doing.
-Feel that long-range planning makes you more efficient and ensures that things will happen the way you want.
Early Starting:
-Allow yourself plenty of time to accomplish an activity efficiently.
-Don't like feeling overwhelmed with too much to do.
-Arrange your world so you don't have to deal with last-minute rushes.
-Work on multiple tasks comfortably by starting ahead of time and working on each task for short, concentrated periods of time.
-Can't forget incomplete tasks; feel calm and satisfied when you complete something.
Scheduled-Spontaneous:
-Welcome a moderate amount of routine in your life.
-Feel that some routine provides predictability as well as freedom to respond to opportunities.
-See routine as helpful in your work life but find it confining at home--or vice versa.
Methodical:
-Develop detailed plans for the task at hand.
-Define the subtasks of your work, including the order in which things should happen.
-Thoroughly prepare in precise ways, specifying all the steps needed to accomplish the goal.
-Are likely to deliver what you have prepared in advance with little deviation.
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In retrospect, that was MAJORLY accurate lol. I think this Type Indicator is amazing and would be a great asset for any team environment. It helps to make you aware/conscious of your "preference" and those of others. If nothing else it teaches you the individuality of different types of people and helps to explain why some people may come across the way they do. I highly recommend Myers-Briggs for any one seeking such activities for self or a team. =)
My Type: ISTJ (Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, Judging)
ISTJs are typically dependable, realistic, and practical. They remember and use facts and want things clearly and logically stated. They are thorough, systematic, hard working, and careful with particulars and procedures. When they see something that needs to be done, ISTJs accept the responsibility.
They do not enter into activities impulsively, but once committed, they are hard to distract or discourage. They lend stability to projects and persevere in the face of adversity.
"On duty," ISTJs appear and sound sensible and seem calm and composed. Even in a crisis they seldom show their highly individual and intense inner reactions. (In my case, only to people who I trust with my thoughts.)
ISTJs' practical judgement and respect for procedures make them come across as consistent and moderate. They assemble facts to support their evaluations and communicate the facts in an objective way. They seek solutions to current problems from their past experience and that of others.
ISTJs are likely to be most satisfied working in an environment that values organization and accuracy. People can count on them to notice what needs to be done and follow through in a careful, methodical, and timely manner.
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These are some attributes of what makes up the types. I'm not sure if its specific towards me or the type profile but I do agree some (not all) of it fits.
INTROVERSION
Receiving:
-Consider social obligations unimportant and leave them to others.
-Prefer in-depth discussion about important issues; hate small talk.
-May be seen by others as quiet and shy.
-Believe it is intrusive to set people up socially and don't want others to do it for you.
-Find telephone calls to be unwelcome interruptions.
-Prefer to be alone when you do have to make phone calls, especially social calls.
Contained:
-Keep your feelings and interests to yourself; when you do open up, others take notice.
-Are seen by others as hard to get to know because you process so much inside.
-Assume others will be uninterested in your thoughts.
-Feel capable of solving problems on your own and prefer doing so.
-Find it very hard to discuss what upsets you, especially when you are extremely distressed.
Intimate:
-Would rather relate to a few significant others than be in a large group.
-Draw sharp distinctions between friends and acquaintances.
-Seek in-depth involvement with individuals.
-Respect others' individuality and want the same respect in turn.
-Need to trust people before sharing much about yourself.
Reflective:
-Prefer detached observation and reflection over active participation with the outer world.
-Learn and retain material better by reading it.
-Can concentrate better on written material than on someone talking.
-Feel more secure writing down your ideas than giving an oral presentation
Quiet:
-Prefer calm, serenity, even silence
-Are bothered by noisy circumstances and places.
-Present yourself modestly and prefer to stay in the background.
-Don't feel the need to talk in a social situation.
-Find that your contributions are easily overlooked.
-Have a calming effect on groups.
-Like being with other quiet people.
SENSING
Concrete-Abstract:
-Start with the facts but move on to their meanings.
-Like to know the details but can move ahead if a few details are missing.
-Need facts to stay comfortably grounded.
-May get stuck on a fact when under pressure and have difficulty seeing the larger context.
Realistic-Imaginative:
-Like to search for and find new ideas or methods.
-Carefully avoid embracing anything that seems too far-fetched or involves a lengthy search.
-Move relatively quickly to see how your ideas work and what their limits are.
-Stay in touch with the commonsense aspects of any situation.
Conceptual:
-Read avidly and enjoy exploring the world of ideas.
-Research a problem by finding out what has been written about it.
-May be more attracted to an academic career in your area than to being a practitioner.
-Build a conceptual framework from the facts.
-Need facts and examples to make abstract concepts real.
-Like refining and improving others' ideas.
Experiential-Theoretical:
-Have a mild interest in theories that explain things that are important to you.
-Are not likely to pursue theories in any great depth.
-See theories as explaining patterns you note, but are more interested in seeing those patterns work.
Traditional:
-Identify strongly with what is familiar.
-Are comfortable with the tried-and-true because it provides a precedent to follow.
-Admire and support established institutions and methods.
-Are reluctant to change things that are working well.
-Enjoy participating in traditions at work and at home.
THINKING
Logical:
-Believe that logical analysis is best for decision making.
-Use sequential reasoning, with premises and defined rules, to reach consistent conclusions.
-Use hard data to make your decisions.
-Focus on cause and effect.
-Like to maintain clear boundaries between issues.
-Can easily identify the pros and cons of an issue.
Reasonable:
-Use reasoning to make decisions.
-Approach situations as an impartial observer.
-Are confident and clear about your objectives and decisions.
-Live your life logically, with premises leading to conclusions.
-View situations objectively and analytically.
Questioning-Accommodating:
-Ask questions only in areas of interest.
-Question and disagree in a style that is neither confrontational nor conciliatory.
-Hold questions until others have had a chance.
-Become more confrontational and direct when an important value is threatened.
Critical-Accepting:
-Critique selected ideas and actions.
-Clarify what's wrong and what's right in a situation.
-Readily see flaws in arguments.
-May or may not critique out loud, depending on the circumstances.
Tough-Tender:
-Try to separate emotional issues from outcomes.
-Will push others toward action.
-Prefer a conciliatory approach at first, but can be tough when needed.
-Are devoted and loyal to people close to you.
JUDGING
Systematic-Casual:
-Like a general plan with some contingencies.
-Find too much detail in a plan inhibiting.
-Don't mind interruption if no agenda is in place.
-Dislike distractions when involved in a project.
-Find that an advance plan permits comfortable deviation because you can always return to the plan.
Planful:
-Like to make long-range plans, especially for leisure activities.
-Enjoy looking ahead and planning for the future.
-May enjoy the planning more than the doing.
-Feel that long-range planning makes you more efficient and ensures that things will happen the way you want.
Early Starting:
-Allow yourself plenty of time to accomplish an activity efficiently.
-Don't like feeling overwhelmed with too much to do.
-Arrange your world so you don't have to deal with last-minute rushes.
-Work on multiple tasks comfortably by starting ahead of time and working on each task for short, concentrated periods of time.
-Can't forget incomplete tasks; feel calm and satisfied when you complete something.
Scheduled-Spontaneous:
-Welcome a moderate amount of routine in your life.
-Feel that some routine provides predictability as well as freedom to respond to opportunities.
-See routine as helpful in your work life but find it confining at home--or vice versa.
Methodical:
-Develop detailed plans for the task at hand.
-Define the subtasks of your work, including the order in which things should happen.
-Thoroughly prepare in precise ways, specifying all the steps needed to accomplish the goal.
-Are likely to deliver what you have prepared in advance with little deviation.
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In retrospect, that was MAJORLY accurate lol. I think this Type Indicator is amazing and would be a great asset for any team environment. It helps to make you aware/conscious of your "preference" and those of others. If nothing else it teaches you the individuality of different types of people and helps to explain why some people may come across the way they do. I highly recommend Myers-Briggs for any one seeking such activities for self or a team. =)
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