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Introversion, intuition, thinking, and perceiving are the four words that make up INTP - one of the 16 psychological types that are used in the publications of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Only three percent of the population has the INTP personality type. These individuals pride themselves on their inventiveness, creativity, intellect, and unique perspective on things.
When it comes to the workplace, INTP personalities are self-driven and have very high personal standards. They love exploring and building models for underlying principles and ideas, making them natural scientists, mathematicians, and systems analysts. Service-oriented positions will prove baffling and exhausting for them.
Here are Sokanu's Best Careers for INTPs ~
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Database Architect
View Database ArchitectAny career in computers or technology can be considered a possibility for the INTP, and some INTPs say they understand computers better than they understand other people.
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Computer Systems Engineer
View Computer Systems EngineerComputers and technology are highly attractive fields for INTPs, and many INTPs are drawn to computers from a very young age.
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Mathematician
View MathematicianINTPs want to analyze systems and ideas thoroughly to create deep understanding, and enjoy designing solutions to highly abstract problems.
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Physicist
View PhysicistINTPs enjoy all aspects of science; the opportunity to build specialized knowledge, and the exploratory process of scientific experimentation.
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Technical Writer
View Technical WriterAn INTP wanting to work in an artistic field such as writing, can always find a way to bring out their analytical skills as a technical writer.
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Mechanical Engineer
View Mechanical EngineerEngineering careers are a good fit for the logical, analytical thinking style of the INTP.
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Electrical Engineer
View Electrical EngineerINTPs particularly enjoy engineering fields that allow them to exercise a measure of creativity in their work.
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Software Engineer
View Software EngineerWorking with technology allows INTPs to exercise their reasoning skills in perfect concert with their creativity and desire to experiment and innovate.
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Business Analyst
View Business AnalystGood business careers for INTPs often stimulate their interest in complex theories, including advanced mathematics.