Best careers for ENFJ personality types

When you take the Myers-Briggs type indicator (MBTI) test, you'll discover your personality type.

There are sixteen personalities, and employers sometimes use this test to help them decide if you're right for the job.

One Myers-Briggs personality type is the ENFJ. Only 2.5% of people have an ENFJ personality type.

If you're an intuitive extrovert, you could be an ENFJ.

In this article, we'll tell you what an ENFJ is and what they're like at work. We'll also give you a list of the best careers for ENFJs and the jobs they should avoid.

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What is an ENFJ?

The 16 Myer-Briggs personality types are based on different personality characteristics.

These acronyms are a mix of the following:

• Introversion (I) or extraversion (E)

• Sensing (S) or intuition (N)

• Thinking (T) or feeling (F)

• Judging (J) or perceiving (P)

ENFJ stands for extraversion, intuition, feeling, and judging. You may also hear the ENFJ called “The Protagonist” or “The Teacher.”

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ENFJs are sociable with excellent communication skills. They're thoughtful, caring, and passionate about helping others.

ENFJs like to keep busy, and they don't like spending time by themselves. They're patient and motivated, and they're often successful in life.

Even when they’re in a group, ENFJs can feel lonely. It can be hard for them to open up as they don’t like to reveal too much about their personal lives.

Oprah Winfrey, Kate Winslet, Barack Obama, and Cristiano Ronaldo are famous ENFJ personality types.

What are ENFJs like at work?

The ideal career for an ENFJ is one that involves working with others. Their extraverted nature means they need to be part of a team to feel fulfilled.

They're strong communicators and like to organize other team members. With their interpersonal skills and people skills, ENFJs thrive in leadership roles.

ENFJs are compassionate and helpful, and they often work in healthcare settings.

They're hard workers and have trouble saying “no.” Their positivity and charisma can be contagious in the workplace. But, ENFJs can have trouble taking criticism, as they put a lot of pressure on themselves.

If an ENFJ has a problem at work, they may have trouble raising the issue.

ENFJs like a busy, fast-paced work environment, as long as it is organized. They don't like to sit idly, as they prefer to contribute.

What are the best jobs for ENFJs?

What are the best ENFJ careers? Let's take a look at some of the top career options for this personality type:

1. Art director

Art directors work for television studios, magazines, and movie productions. They decide what themes to use, and they work with artists to bring their ideas to life.

Some ENFJs enjoy being creative. They'll like the hustle and bustle of the art director role, and they'll be supportive leaders.

ENFJs have high standards, and they're artistic, so their co-workers often celebrate their ideas. They bring out the best in others and will be a charming and adored director for any project.

You can browse art director positions on our job board. You may also like to work as a film director.

2. Sales manager

Sales managers create sales goals and manage sales teams. They often start as sales representatives and work their way up the career ladder.

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Sales management is another leadership position that ENFJs will excel at. They genuinely enjoy learning about others and will do their best to keep their customers happy.

ENFJs are highly organized and motivated, and they’ll be enthusiastic about the sales process. As charismatic people, they won’t have difficulty growing a large customer database.

You can browse sales manager positions on our job board. You may also like to browse sales representative jobs.

3. Social worker

Social workers support people in the community. They help them overcome challenges and are often present during mental health emergencies.

ENFJs care about people, and they’re well-suited to most healthcare roles. As a social worker, an ENFJ will listen carefully to their clients.

They’ll be a strong advocate to those in need and help them overcome their obstacles. They’re positive, motivational, approachable, and trustworthy, and most people will feel comfortable confiding in an ENFJ.

You can browse social worker positions on our job board. You may also like to work as a school social worker.

4. Teacher

Teachers create lesson plans and support students in their education. They assign homework and give assessments.

The ENFJ personality type is also called “The Teacher,” so it makes sense that they thrive in this role.

They’re excellent communicators and have no trouble speaking in front of a crowd. ENFJs like sharing their knowledge and helping young people achieve success.

ENFJs are good role models, and they’ll always have an organized classroom.

You can browse teacher positions on our job board. You may also like to work as a school librarian.

5. Public relations manager

Public relations managers help clients get good publicity. They create campaigns and help brands communicate with the public.

As extroverts, ENFJs will enjoy working in this competitive field. And they’ll work hard to make sure there are good outcomes for their clients.

They’ll enjoy social events and will keep their clients happy with their attention to detail. ENFJs like measurable results, and they’ll be able to monitor goals and outcomes.

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You can browse public relations manager positions on our job board.

What jobs should ENFJs avoid?

ENFJs prefer jobs working with others. They’re kind and compassionate and have difficulty with conflict.

Here are a few jobs the ENFJ should avoid:

• Law enforcement

• Accountant

• Programmer

• Mechanic

• Pathologist

• Plumber

• Electrician

Getting a job as an ENFJ

ENFJs are extroverts and natural leaders. This rare personality type is empathetic, motivated, social, and highly organized.

We told you what you can expect from an ENFJ and what they're like at work.

And we gave you a rundown of some of the top jobs for ENFJs. On our list are art directors, sales managers, social workers, teachers, and public relations managers.

Finally, we gave you a list of jobs ENFJ personality types should avoid.

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