With their shared personality traits as Observant (S) and Prospecting (P), Virtuosos are a type of personality with self-reliant and fast thinking. They are flexible which allows them to adapt to the situation.

1. ISTP:

ISTPs (also known as Virtuosos) are people with Introverted, Observant, Thinking and Prospecting personality traits. They are individualistic and they tend to do things alone. Virtuosos are explorers and people of freedom, they examine everything with rationalism and curiosity. They explore ideas through creating and through trial and error. 

They are not a good emotion predictor, thus is also why virtuosos tend to use actions rather than empathy in their relationships. As they have a high preference for freedom, they struggle with boundaries and guidelines. People with this personality type are actually friendly, however they are calm and private.

Strengths:

• Optimistic and Energetic
• Creative and Practical
• Spontaneous and Rational
• Know How to Prioritize
• Great in a Crisis
• Relaxed

ISTPs are very cheerful and good-natured, they rarely stress out and tend to go with the flow. They are very imaginative and creative especially when it comes to practical things like mechanics and crafts. They are really flexible, having both spontaneity and rationality which allows them to fit different situations. This also allows them to be able to prioritize important things. People with this MBTI Test result are great in emergency situations as they go with the flow and they are not afraid to get their hands dirty. Lastly, all this sums up that virtuosos are able to stay calm and relaxed even in stressful situations.

Weaknesses:

• Stubborn
• Insensitive
• Private and Reserved
• Easily Bored
• Dislike Commitment
• Risky Behavior

Even though they can easily go with the flow, they can also be very stubborn like being quite blunt in their irritation. Because of their logical way of thinking, they tend to be very insensitive with no empathy. They don’t share their personal matters to others and just prefer a silent small talk. Being an excellent thinker makes them get bored easily as they are not able to focus on long term things. They hate commitments as it gave them the feeling of being locked to something for a long time. This all leads to unnecessary and unfavorable boundary-pushing, which also causes risky behavior if they lose control of the situation.

Career Paths:

Popular full time or part time jobs for ISTPs:

• Healthcare: Athletic Trainer, Dental Hygienist, ER Physician
• Economic and Financial: Purchasing agent, Financial Manager, Software Developer, Economist, Financial Planner
• Computing and Software: Software Developer, System Analyst, Database Administrator, Software Tester
• Scientist: Criminalist, Biologist, Geologist
• Transportation: Airline Pilot, Ship and Boat Captain
• Engineer: Flight Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Air Traffic Controller, Machinist

Being an unpredictable person, people with this personality type are born with problem solving skills and practical solutions. They are fascinated by hands-on experiences making them suitable for jobs like mechanics, engineers, graphic designers, and forensic scientists. They  love action and adrenaline, thus making firefighters, paramedics, detectives, pilots and police officers suitable for them. Other than that they are also suitable for entrepreneurship, bloggers, system analysts, athletes and drivers that need creative and constructive skills.

Jobs for ISTPs to avoid:

• Craft Artist
• Reporter
• Journalist
• Preschool Teacher
• Receptionist

2. ISFP:

ISFP, also known as an adventurer is a person who has introverted, observant, feeling and prospecting in their personality traits. They are very open minded which helps them uncover exciting potentials. Being true artists, they enjoy doing experiments about beauty and behavior. Even with this personality, ISFPs are still introverts, thus they need their time to recharge.

Adventurers like taking risks, thus allowing them to do gambling and extreme sports. They enjoy connecting with other people by using their irresistible charm. This personality can’t handle very hard criticism because they will lose their temper. They are sensitive to others’ feelings yet they move on and recover from the past very quickly as if it never happened. People with this personality plan their future as a sense of identity.

Strengths:

• Charming
• Sensitive to Others
• Imaginative
• Passionate
• Curious
• Artistic

Adventurers tend to be relaxed and warm, thus giving them a charming personality. They can relate to others easily, which is why they are able to minimize conflict. People with this personality type use their creativity to speak to other people’s hearts. They are very passionate and curious about everything they do. As a personality type with an artistic background, they are able to show their creativity by visualizing things.

Weaknesses:

• Fiercely Independent
• Unpredictable
• Easily Stressed
• Overly Competitive
• Fluctuating Self-Esteem

ISFPs believe that freedom of expression is a top priority and they thought of rules as a thing oppressing them. They dislike long-term commitments causing them to be unpredictable. If the situation suddenly gets out of hand, adventurers will get immediately stressed. This personality type is also very competitive and they dislike losing. Even with their sensitivity and artistry, they seem to have a fluctuating self-esteem especially after their efforts are not treated well by others.

Career paths:

Popular careers and jobs for ISFPs:

• Designer: Fashion designers, Interior designers, Graphic designers, Tailor
• Healthcare: Nurse, Massage therapist, Occupational therapist, Veterinary assistant, Dental Hygienist, Physical therapist, Fitness instructor, Pharmacist 
• Education: Preschool teacher, Translator, Special education teacher
• Social: Police Officer, Firefighter, Social worker, Recreation worker

Even in the career world, ISFPs pursue their greatest need which is creative freedom. They have a great outlet for their imagination and they are able to express themselves artistically. They love to do experiments and they are naturally creative, which is why it is suitable for them to work ask artists, musicians, photographers, and designers. As their name suggests, they love adventures which is why this personality are not able to stay still, thus making a great solo athlete. Their unique mindset and way of thinking also makes them ideal to become a psychologist, counselor and teacher.

Jobs ISFPs may want to avoid:

• Executive
• Sales Manager
• Judge
• Chemical Engineer
• Architect

3. ESTP:

ESTPs, also known as entrepreneurs, are people who have extraverted, observant, thinking, and prospecting personality traits. They are energetic and action-oriented, thus having an immediate impact on their surroundings. This MBTI personality loves to be in the centre of attention. They tend to keep their conversation energetic and they have risky behavior for their lifestyle, which means they enjoy drama, passion and pleasure as it is satisfying for their logical minds.

Entrepreneurs enjoy hands-on learning and activity, which they believe is an exciting opportunity. They also believe that rules and regulations were made to be broken. One of the unique things about entrepreneurs is that they are able to catch even the smallest changes. They then use this ability to make observations and thus be caring for others. They are natural group leaders and are full of passion and enthusiasm, bringing happiness and excitement wherever they go.

Strengths:

• Bold
• Rational and Practical
• Original
• Perceptive
• Direct
• Sociable

ESTPs are full of life and energy, this shows they are a type of people who are bold in using new things and ideas. They love knowledge and philosophy that are used to find some ideas that are actionable and drilling. Combining both of these, they do experiments and give solutions to problems. This then helps them notice if some small details have changed which is then used to build connections with others. They are direct people which means they communicate clearly with factual information. All of this combined makes them a social person, thus making them a natural group leader.

Weaknesses:

• Insensitive
• Impatient
• Risk-prone
• Unstructured
• May miss the bigger picture
• Defiant

Entrepreneurs believe that situations that are related to connections are awkward, thus they have trouble expressing their own feelings. To keep themselves excited, they move at their own pace impatiently. This  impatience may lead to long term consequences that may be trivial but dangerous. They are unstructured, once they see an opportunity they will definitely seize the moment. Due to them living their best moment of their lives, they may sometimes miss the bigger picture. They are action-oriented and hands-on, thus they really need free positions to be able to do these things freely.

Career Paths:

Top jobs and internships ESTP may want to consider:

• Healthcare: Chiropractor, Fitness instructors, Respiratory therapists, Exercise Physiologist, Paramedic
• Community and Nation: Military Officer, Police Officer, Firefighter, Airline Pilot
• Engineering: Flight Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
• Culinary: Restaurant owner, Chef, Bartender
• Office: Chief financial officer, Chief information officer, Budget Analyst, Financial Planner

Entrepreneurs are the best at making quick and right decisions in the time of need. However at the same time, they are also able to make friends and connections whenever they go. This makes them perfect in the sales, business negotiations, marketing and even acting career world. As their name says, they also make a brilliant business people and freelancers. They are also suitable for working as an accountant. Due to their curious and energetic nature, they can analyze and manage the logistics of public safety resource distribution.

Careers ESTPs may want to avoid:

• Writer
• Librarian
• Curator
• Craft Artist
• Animator

3. ESFP:

An ESFP or Entertainer is someone with the Extraverted, Observant, Feeling, and Prospecting personality traits. They are a very social people, sometimes encouraging others to join their activities. This personality type in the MBTI Test are prone to get excited and can easily spend their time and energy. They enjoy even the simplest things and they love spending time having fun with other people.

Entertainers have a high sense of fashion and they are naturally curious in exploring new designs and styles with ease. They are very sensitive towards other people, which makes them a good companion. People with this personality usually rely on luck in doing things. They recognize value and quality which is a fine trait.

Strengths:

• Bold
• Original
• Aesthetics and Showmanship
• Practical
• Observant
• Excellent People Skills

People with the Entertainer personality are really bold, they want to experience everything they can and are willing to step out of their comfort zone. They love to experiment with new styles and find ways to stand out from the crowd. ESFPs believe that everyday is a performance and the world around them is a perfect experiment field. Being a perfect observer, they are naturals for noticing real tangible things. Lastly, they have good people skills and never run out of things to discuss with other people.

Weaknesses:

• Sensitive
• Conflict-Averse
• Easily Bored
• Poor Long-Term Planners
• Unfocused

Entertainers are very emotional and will react negatively towards criticism. Instead of solving, ESFPs tend to avoid a conflict and directly move on to something not stressful. Due to their personality of relying on their luck, they are more likely to just do things in one go and not plan things beforehand. They dislike long-term dedication because they have a hard time trying to focus.

Career Paths:

Popular careers for ESFPs:

• Social and Educational: Elementary teacher, Recreation worker, Social worker, Special education teacher
• Healthcare: Nurse, Physical therapist, Massage therapist, Occupational therapist, Veterinary Assistant, Fitness instructor
• Sales: Real estate agent, Insurance agent, Retail salesperson
• Designer: Fashion designer, Interior designer, Jeweler
• Art: Musician, Artist, Photographer
• Community and Nation: Police officer, Firefighter, Residential Counselor

Entertainers have the ability to mirror people around them, in both happy and sad situations. This thus makes entertainers suitable in working with others as long as the environment is happy and productive. They are suitable in becoming event planners, sales representatives, trip planners, and tour guides. As ESFPs love challenges, they will love working as inspiring counselors, social workers, personal coaches, and consultants who improve employee or customer satisfaction. It is also suitable for them to work as medical professionals as they have resourcefulness and passion. Also due to their creative energy, they are able to have a career in music, fashion, photography and interior design.

Jobs and careers to avoid:

• System Analyst
• Tech Support Specialist
• Airline Pilot
• College Professor
• Attorney

Check out other personalities as well:

• Analysts
• Diplomats
• Sentinels

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Sources: 16personalities.com, truity.com