ESFJ

ESFJ: The Caregiver, Provider Guardian (Extraverted Sensing Feeling Judging)

Warm-hearted, warm, sympathetic, conscientious, helpful, cooperative, tactful, down-to-earth, practical, thorough, consistent, organized, sociable, enthusiastic, and energetic. Tend to put the needs of others over their own needs. Take it upon themselves to arrange for the health and welfare of those in their care, join and care for institutions such as schools, businesses, churches, social clubs, and civic groups. Responsible and dependable in social roles. They are warmly interested in people. They gather specific, detailed information about others, and turn this information into supportive judgments. Value security and tradition. Giving and receiving approval from others is important. Conflict, indifference and unkindness are difficult for them to handle. They have a strong need to be liked, and to be in control. Good at reading others and will adapt to please others. Their ideas and morality are formed socially, not internally; they seek positive external reinforcement. Their usually well-intentioned manipulation and service for others can edge over into control of others and of the environment. Do not care for abstractions or theoretical structures. Sympathetic to the feelings of others, they can also be highly sensitive to any kind of personal criticism. Relationships: warm-hearted, caring, service-oriented individuals who are always involved with the happiness and comfort of others. They put a lot of enthusiasm and energy into social relationships and expect the same in return. They seek traditional committed ties with a mate. Do not handle conflict or criticism well, and may be controlling or manipulative. Sexually, they are warm and loving, and welcome intimacy as an opportunity to express their affections, and receive their partners gifts of love. Have a tendency to be scheduled and traditional in sexual matters.

Parenting: extremely committed to their roles and duties, and contain and freely express a great deal of love and affection for their children. Expect a traditional honor, respect and obedience from their children. However they find punishment or discipline difficult. Friendship: Loyal, warm, kind-hearted and close friends although they may see their friendships as another duty to fulfill. They tend to notice the best in others and make them feel good about themselves.

Careers: Pleasant, outgoing personalities that excel in people-to-people jobs. Teachers, clergy, coaches, Home Economics social workers Counselors Administrators office receptionists, Nurses, Clergy or other religious work Family Practice Physician Administrative Assistants Child Care Office Managers Bookkeeping