INFJ

The INFJ type is believed to be very rare (less than 1 percent of the population) and it is distinguished by an unusual set of characteristics. Even though their presence can be described as very quiet, INFJ personalities usually have many strong convictions, especially when it comes to issues they consider really important in life. If an INFJ is fighting for something, this is because they believe in the idea itself. It would be highly unusual for INFJs to do something like this because of personal glory or power.

INFJ personalities are drawn towards helping those in need – they may rush to the place of a major disaster, participate in rescue efforts, do charity work etc. INFJs see this as their duty and their purpose in life – people with this personality type firmly believe that nothing else would help the world as much as getting rid of all the tyrants. Karma and similar concepts are very attractive to INFJs.

These tendencies are also strengthened by the fact that INFJ personalities have a unique combination of idealism and decisiveness – this means that their creativity and imagination can be directed towards a specific goal. Few other personality types have this trait and this is one of the most important reasons why many INFJs are able to eventually realize their dreams and make a lasting positive impact.

INFJs are masters of written communication, with a distinctively smooth and warm language. In addition, the sensitivity of INFJs allows them to connect to others quite easily. Their easy and pleasant communication can often mislead bystanders, who would think that the INFJ is actually an extravert – however, INFJ personalities are one of the truest introverts who can only be emotionally connected to a small circle of people.

INFJs flourish in areas where a lot of creativity and compassion is required – for instance, counseling, public service or even policymaking, though the harsh world of politics may be too stressful for them. People with this personality type also tend to be very charismatic and this may push them towards professions where they can lead and inspire other people – a mature INFJ may be so convincing that others will not hesitate to support their chosen cause, no matter what it is. This means that INFJs can be very successful in a wide range of careers, unlike many other personality types. Several obvious choices are counseling and religious activities, but you could also see people with this personality type choosing very different paths, such as business management or marketing. INFJs have many ways of using their talents and aligning them with their life goals.

That being said, INFJs should be careful to avoid “overheating” as their zeal and determination can sometimes get out of hand. As introverts, INFJs need to have some “alone time” once in a while or otherwise their internal energy reserves will get depleted really quickly. If this happens, the INFJ may surprise everybody around them by withdrawing from all their activities for a while – and since other people usually see INFJs as extroverts, this can leave them both surprised and concerned.

INFJs take great care of other people’s feelings and expect others to return the favor. Unsurprisingly, people with this personality type are very sensitive and vulnerable to conflicts – even the most rational INFJs may find it quite difficult to not take criticism personally. This is the INFJ’s Achilles’ heel – if someone with an INFJ personality cannot escape the conflict, they will do their best to deal with it head on, but this will result in a lot of stress and may also potentially lead to health problems or highly irrational behavior.


INFJ strengths:
Excellent ability to listen to other people
A very serious approach to their responsibilities
Known for their relentless pursuit of serious relationships
Devotion to the ideals of love and romance
Very altruistic and friendly
Very good at recognizing and adapting to other people’s emotional states
Excellent communication (especially non-verbal) skills
Go above and beyond their duties
Can easily move on if a romantic relationship comes to an end, as long as they are convinced that nothing else can be done to save it

There are not many INFJ weaknesses and most of them tend to be based on the high emotional sensitivity of the INFJ personality type. INFJs should do their best to recognize these weaknesses and try to keep them in mind.
INFJ weaknesses:
May be unable (or unwilling) to understand that a romantic relationship is falling apart
Very vulnerable to conflicts and criticism – INFJs are likely to avoid such situations at all costs, which may also contribute to the previous point
Likely to hide their inner feelings from the rest of the world
Relatively poor money management skills
May expect too much from other people


When talking about typical INFJ careers, many things come to mind. This article will cover the traits that make people with this personality type successful in the workplace – hopefully this will give you a better idea as to where your ideal career path could be. We would greatly appreciate any comments or suggestions regarding potential INFJ roles – please drop us a note below and we will definitely look into incorporating your thoughts.

To begin with, best careers for INFJ personalities make use of their intuitive skills. INFJs tend to have a very strong intuition, which allows them to accurately judge events, situations and other people. Furthermore, people with this personality type are idealists, and there is nothing more important than their values and principles. For these reasons, typical INFJ careers often include teaching, counselling, psychology or creative writing.

Next, INFJs are natural leaders, even though they do not seek nor worship positions of authority, unlike certain other personality types. They approach leadership roles from the standpoint of sensitivity and understanding rather than authority and power. Consequently, INFJs tend to do best in careers that involve a certain degree of personal touch and sensitivity – for instance, one of the typical INFJ career paths could lead to a religious institution. INFJs also tend to be excellent HR administrators, psychiatrists or doctors.

INFJs dislike routine tasks, strictly impersonal work or analysing small details. They are also very vulnerable to conflict and criticism. These traits mean that INFJs should avoid careers that typically focus on data rather than people or are prone to pressure and conflict, e.g. finance, audit, programming, data analysis etc. On the other hands, people with this personality type are very insightful and creative – they tend to be excellent architects, musicians, artists, photographers, designers etc. Best INFJ career paths revolve around these traits.

Regardless of the career path, INFJs always need to feel that their contribution is meaningful. They need something more than just money or recognition. People with this personality type feel happiest when they believe that their career is very much in line with their personal values and principles. In order to achieve that, the INFJ would often need to take a leadership role, but they can also perform really well in non-managerial roles during their career, as long as the values of their managers’ match their own.

INFJs should also be aware of their tendency to pick career goals that are way too humble. People with this personality type tend to do very well in supporting roles, but they should seek something more – INFJs tend to avoid career paths requiring a great degree of independence, but this is often the only way to further professional goals. Best INFJ careers combine the need for insightfulness with a relatively high degree of independence – this forces the INFJ to improve themselves and consequently increase their contribution to the well-being of humanity. Ultimately, this makes them much happier as well.



INFJs are warm and caring partners, able to love deeply and unconditionally, and show that love to their partners. They are perfectionists, constantly seeking the ideal relationship – this perfectionism can sometimes irritate their partners and complicate their dating efforts. However, such a tendency is also often appreciated because it shows a sincere and serious commitment and is likely to result in a relationship that would usually be unreachable by other personality types, once the INFJ gets through the dating phase.

INFJs possess the ability to see behind the obvious, to clearly understand the idea behind the process, yielding only to their cousins, INTJs. INFJs are extraordinarily insightful and able to understand other people’s thinking, desires and emotions very easily – this is an incredible strength in romantic relationships and helps them a lot during the dating phase.

INFJs can act wisely and spontaneously even in the face of unforeseen events, in contrast to traditional and less flexible S types. INFJs’ dating and relationship partners can expect to be pleasantly surprised over and over again.

It is hard to manipulate an INFJ as they evaluate the motives of other people very carefully, especially when dating. It is very rare that INFJ is tricked or talked into something they did not want. Nevertheless, the INFJs are friendly and full of compassion, even though they can be very picky when it comes to choosing their dating partners. A relationship with an INFJ is a connection that simply cannot be described in everyday terms.

From the sexual perspective, INFJs look at the intimacy as an excellent opportunity to express their love and make their partner happy. They enjoy becoming one with their partner, physically and spiritually, even if just for a short while. INFJs’ emotions are incredibly powerful and they cherish the idea of expressing them in this way – people with this personality type are likely to be very passionate and enthusiastic partners.

Preferred partners: ENFP and ENTP types, as their EP traits compensate the introvert and judgemental tendencies of INFJs. INTJs are also a very strong match as the intuitive connection between INFJ and INTJ is likely to be instantaneous.