Yasmin Rasidi

 5 Career Options for ESTJ Personality ESTJ stands for extrovert, sensing, thinking, and judging. This personality type is one of the 16 personality types the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) identified. People with ESTJ personality traits are firm, disciplined, practical, and realistic. They are also straightforward. Even they are sometimes dubbed harsh as they tend to be over-critical. Also, they are responsible and have leadership characteristics. They can organize and supervise things. ESTJs are often called "the executive" or "the captain." However, ESTJs also have several flaws. They are strict and judgmental, find it difficult to express their feelings, and are not open to changes. Despite their strong determination, ESTJs enjoy spending time with friends and relatives. They are fun when surrounded by their closed friends or relatives. ESTJs can also be fun and joyful amid their ambition and high self-esteem. ESTJ personality is divided into two: ESTJ A (Assertive-Executive): People with ESTJ A characters tend to be relaxed when expressing their emotions. Assertive Executives can quickly work in a team. They are hard workers and rational when it comes to decision-making. One of the weaknesses of Assertive Executives is that they tend to be too bossy and ambitious. The latter can be positive, but too much ambition can also ruin their careers. ESTJ T (Turbulent Executives) : Turbulent Executives are sensitive to other people's needs. That's the plus point. However, their sensitivity sometimes makes them hard to make friends. At the workplace, Turbulent Executives can sometimes make impulsive decisions, whether good or bad, depending on the situation. They can break the rule if something goes differently than planned or they cannot achieve their goals. They are impatient while working in a team. They want to save time explaining the procedure to their team members. ESTJ compared to other personality types: Data speaks According to a study cited in the Ball State University (BSU) , 8.7 percent of the U.S. population has an ESTJ personality type. Most of them are men (11 percent) 6 percent are women. ESTJs are the most compatible with IP personality types (Introvert Perceiver). They can make a good partnership and avoid conflict. Their working style is effective in making things get done correctly. One of the IP types is INTP—which stands for Introvert, Intuitive, Thinking, and Perceiving. Unlike ESTJs, INTP people prefer to spend their time with themselves. However, INTPs are logical and analytical, making them compatible partners for ESTJs. 5 Suitable Career Options for ESTJs Here are five suitable jobs for the ESTJ personality type: Law enforcers Judges, prosecutors, lawyers, and police officers are suitable for this personality type. Law enforcers are strict, straightforward, and factual. They explain everything according to the regulation and prioritize justice. One of the most notable figures in this job category is Sonia Sotomayor. She is a lawyer and a jurist and she is the first Latina to serve in the Supreme Court. Business Manager As previously mentioned, ESTJs have excellent leadership skills, making them suitable for managerial roles such as managers and CEOs. A good manager knows when and what to do if unexpected things happen. They prioritize using their logic when it comes to decision-making and problem-solving. They can manage their team members to ensure they work effectively according to the procedures. ESTJs pay attention to detail to make a fair assessment and judgment on boosting a business's profit. Powerful business leaders with ESTJ are Sam Walton (CEO of Walmart), Steve Ballmer (CEO of Microsoft), and Estee Lauder. Teachers Teachers must have classroom management skills to ensure the learning process goes smoothly. They must be firm if something goes out of control. Therefore, ESTJs can be good teachers and educators who can take control of a class. Also, teachers are responsible for creating curriculum and lesson plans based on their students' needs. Auditor or accountant An accountant prepares a financial document for a company or an organization. In addition to that, accountants help companies to understand and obey the tax law and manage expenses. ESTJs understand how vital integrity and value are. People with this type of personality prioritize logic when solving problems. Doctors Doctors examine patients and give medications and tips to maintain health and reduce a risk of an illness. They must memorize hundreds or thousands of diseases, their symptoms, risks, and medicine. ESTJs are people who stick to the rules. Doctors and nurses work based on fixed procedures and orders every day. Other options Military officers, data administrators, analysts, criminologists, insurance agents, property agents, stock traders, network administrators, IT specialists, bankers, pilots, and pharmacists. Jobs to avoid for ESTJs ESTJs want something stable and fixed based on the procedures. Hence, jobs that are less table and require flexibility, such as actors/actresses, writers, and artists, may not be suitable for ESTJs. Preschool teachers and childcare providers can be jobs to avoid, too, especially for Turbulent Executives. They tend to be impatient in dealing with small kids who consistently can't follow the rules. However, this guideline is flexible, as ESTJs can also succeed in the entertainment industry. Successful actors and actresses with ESTJ personalities are Alec Baldwin, Mickey Rourke, and Lucy Liu. At the same time, singing diva Celine Dion is one of the most decorated singers who has won numerous prestigious awards and produced hits such as "Where Does My Heart Beat Now?", "Because You Loved Me", "All By Myself", and so on. Famous leaders with ESTJs ESTJs are strong leaders. Numerous world leaders and politicians are ESTJs too. Here they are: Hillary Clinton (former U.S Secretary of State and Democrats Presidential Candidate) Colin Powell (former U.S Secretary of State) Margareth Thatcher (former British Prime Minister) Saddam Hussein (former Iraqi president) Kamala Harris (U.S Vice President) How to find out you are ESTJ? You are ESTJ if: -You are a hard-working person -You are loyal -You are strict -You are stubborn -You are hypercritical -You are organized and like to keep things in order -You are logical -You pay attention to details -You are worried about changes You can take a personality test to determine whether you are ESTJ. https://www.truity.com/personality-type/ESTJ/careers https://www.16personalities.com/estj-careers https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/careercenter/tools-resources/personality-types/estj