Human metrics and psychological assessment frameworks

Human Metrics

Profiler assessment:

Identify and describe at least 4 characteristics of your style.

According to the results of the personality test, I am a moderately expressed INFJ. This personality type is often known as a 'counselor' type. Counselor types enjoy being alone and can be quite productive in solitude. They are described as one of the most 'poetical' of the different Jungian types and can be emotional (Idealist portrait of a counselor (INFJ), 2011, Keirsey Temperament). However, unlike other types of introverts, they also enjoy spending time with people because of their innate altruism. They may not seem like 'natural' leaders, because they seldom try to claim the spotlight. However, they do have great strength of character when they believe in a cause, and can be of great service to humanity as a result. They are idealistic by nature.

Q2. What is positive about your style in working with other people?

Counselors, because of their introversion and commitment to higher causes, often have trouble forming close friendships. However, because they take a genuine interest in people, they can be very effective as 'team players' in organizations. As a result, counselors seldom get involved in petty organizational politics, and focus upon getting things done to help others. They are very imaginative and are good readers of people. They have the ability to articulate their thoughts and feelings in a way that are motivational to others. "Counselors are highly intuitive and can recognize another's emotions or intentions - good or evil - even before that person is aware of them" (Idealist portrait of a counselor (INFJ), 2011, Keirsey Temperament). Counselors rate high in 'interpersonal intelligence' and have a high 'emotional IQ' because of their ability to use their gut instincts, rather than solely relying upon logic. They enjoy collaborating with and cooperating with others for a higher good.

Q3. What potentially could be negative about your style in working with other people?

Counselors may have difficulty in bending to a very regimented organizational model that does not put people first. They do not like adhering to rules when they feel that the rules are not conducive to helping people. Because they are very idealistic, they do not like to enforce policies simply because they were told to do so by their supervisor. Counselors might not react with shouting and anger, but might feel hurt and uncomfortable in a situation they do not see as just. Some supervisors might see counselors as excessively emotional and concerned with feelings rather than facts.

Q4. What type of career may be good for you based on your style in your opinion?

Any career in human relations would be advised for a 'counselor' type. Counselors are good at organizing people and dealing with situations that cannot be analyzed solely according to logic -- they understand that making decisions requires a regard for how human beings operate. Of course, they may shine in the actual field of counseling or social work itself. But working in an HR department, as a teacher, or as an advocate for a cause of social justice would all use the unique strengths of an INFJ. "INFJs are champions of the oppressed and downtrodden. They often are found in the wake of an emergency, rescuing those who are in acute distress. INFJs may fantasize about getting revenge on those who victimize the defenseless" (Butt 2010).