Personality Trait Clusters

Personality trait clusters describe how people with similar personality types share occupational interests and preferences for specific work environments.  An example of the personality inventory is Myers Briggs Type Indicator. 

The following chart highlights the four primary patterns of the Myers Briggs Type Indicator. 

Theories Based on Four Personality Types

MBTI Themes

SP – People who are motivated by a need for freedom and action and who value and enjoy living in the here and now.

NT – People motivated by a need to understand the world around them, who value competency and the powers of the mind.

SJ – People who are motivated by a need to be useful and of service, who like administering and being in charge.

NF – People motivated by a need to understand themselves and others, who value authenticity and autonomy and strive for an ideal world.

The results from the Myers Briggs Type Indicator produce the 16 types –  

1. ISTJ

2. ISFJ

3. INFJ

4. INTJ

5. ISTP

6. ISFP

7. INFP

8. INTP

9. ESTP

10. ESFP

11. ENFP

12. ENTP

13. ESTJ

14. ESFJ

15. ENFJ

16. ENTJ

After you complete Myers Briggs Type Indicator or Explore Careers and College Majors, get information about careers from the following web sites – 

• https://www.personalitypage.com/html/careers.htmlLinks to an external site.

•  http://www.businessinsider.com/best-jobs-for-every-personality-2014-9Links to an external site.

• http://www.truity.com/view/typesLinks to an external site.

Activity Sheet for Personality Types and Trait Clusters

Use the information from the Myers Briggs Type Indicator or Explore Careers and College Majors to complete the activity below.

Below is a sample of the activity sheet.

Click on the link to download and complete the Myers Briggs Type Indicator activity sheet or Explore Careers and College Majors Activity free 167 page instructional manual download.