
INTP personality type is one of the sixteen personality types according to the MBTI typology. INTP is referred to as “Scientist”.
The basic characteristics of this personality type are:
- Strong reliance on logic, logical inconsistencies search
- Ability to build systems from scratch
- Phlegmatic, lack of interest in daily routine, leading to untidiness
- Thinking through all the options can lead to indecision
- Long thought of all that inclined to cynicism and skepticism
- Objective is not as important as thinking itself
- Great interest in thinking itself, less in implement ideas
- Doesn’t want to lead or be led
Kroeger, Thuesen and Rutledge indicate following characteristics and recommendations:
- At work: by smart and independent thinking solves problems, by uncomplicated approach improves the organization and the work
- Professional development: must understand that communication and relationships with people are essential, because great ideas can be realized only through people
- Leadership position: committed to the vision and work towards a better solution, allowing others to work their pace and in their ability
INTP personality type in practice: Every type of person is suited for different work. People with INTP personality type usually excel in organizations in the following professions:
- CHRO (Chief Human Resources Officer)
- Corporate Psychologist
- Consultant
- Database specialist
- ECM Consultant
- Economist
- ERP specialist
- Financial Analyst
- HR specialist
- HW Systems Architect
- IT analyst
- IT consultant
- Lawyer
- Lecturer / Instructor
- Marketing Analyst
- Marketing Specialist
- Programmer, developer
- Project Manager
- SW Architect
- System Analyst
- Web Designer
Following important people had the INTP personality type:
- Abraham Lincoln - American President
- Albert Einstein - Physicist
- Blaise Pascal - French mathematician
- Carl Jung - Swiss psychiatrist
- Charles Darwin - English naturalist
- Gerald Ford - American President
- Rene Descartes - French philosopher
- Socrates - Greek philosopher
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