My Personality Type
~Strengths~
~Weaknesses~
~Career Path~
When it comes to ESTPs' career options, "action" is the word of the day. People with the ESTP personality type think on their feet and are great at making quick decisions in the heat of the moment. At the same time, they're affable people who always seem to make friends and connections wherever they go. Popularity and solid networking can be huge assets in the working world, and ESTPs nail it. This social intelligence, combined with ESTPs' natural boldness and improvisational skill, makes sales, business negotiations, marketing, even acting – any tense, competitive environment – a great fit. ESTP personalities trust themselves to make the right call. Risks, big and small, are a part of life, and ESTPs don't sit around waiting for some boss at the top to tell them what to do. This can get ESTPs into trouble, but often enough it's exactly what's needed, and can boost them up the career ladder just as well. It's hard to imagine ESTPs choosing secure but boring jobs over less stable but more exciting careers. Restrictions, rules, highly structured environments – these are great ways to drive ESTPs crazy. People with this personality type live life on their own terms, and this makes them brilliant entrepreneurs and freelancers. These roles also allow them to delegate the more tedious aspects of work, the accounting, meticulous research and so forth, to those better suited. ESTPs are curious, energetic people with a taste for action. There are those who analyze and manage the logistics of public safety resource distribution, and there are those who drive the ambulances, patrol the streets, and save lives with their own two hands – ESTP personalities are the latter. They are highly observant yet impatient, enabling them to take in the whole of a situation at a glance, and act. Any emergency response role is great for ESTPs, whether it be as paramedics, police officers, or soldiers.
~Workplace Habits~
In just about any environment, the workplace included, it's pretty easy to spot ESTPs. Boisterous and spontaneous, fun-loving and maybe a little crass, people with the ESTP personality type love tackling problems as they arise and telling great stories about their solutions afterwards. Naturally, some positions work better with these qualities than others, but ESTPs are adaptable individuals, and can find a way to make just about any situation a little more interesting. ESTPs' most challenging position is the one that most people have to start out in: as subordinates. While perfectly capable of exercising restraint on their own terms, ESTP personalities hate having others' rules and regulations foisted upon them. ESTPs are known for their experimentation, improvisation and quick thinking – if they're not allowed to use these qualities and have to check in with a supervisor for every little thing, they'll be bored and frustrated. ESTPs know well that risk equals reward, and they'll gladly skirt more mundane tasks in favor of something a little more exciting, in the hope that it catches someone's attention. A plaque and a bonus go a long way for people with this personality type. Getting ahead by the tenets of staid reliability, quiet helpfulness, or mere seniority isn't ESTPs' way – they move forward by sheer force of personality in a well-handled crisis. As colleagues, ESTPs have a work hard, play hard mentality – as long as everyone else is pulling their weight, they'll gladly pull their own, and have a great time doing it. Charming and popular individuals that they are, networking comes naturally to ESTPs. These qualities make it easy for ESTP personalities to get along with just about anyone. At the same time, if ESTPs see a colleague as incompetent, or worse, lazy, they let them know in no uncertain terms. Emotional sensitivity is not their strong suit. ESTPs are very observant and well-tuned to changes in their colleagues' habits and moods – unless they themselves are the cause of distress. Management positions are where ESTPs are usually most comfortable, as they often give the most flexibility. Rules and traditions are a bother for people with the ESTP personality type – they'd rather try a bunch of new ideas with a chance of getting things done faster or better than to pay attention to "the way things have always been done" or subordinates' comfort with experimentation. ESTPs are practical, with a focus on what does, or could, work best. This can make for a chaotic environment, but ESTPs' inspiring cult of personality makes them well-suited to handling such a thing. ESTPs enjoy living in the moment. Rather than some broad, intangible future accomplishment like "making customers happy", ESTP personalities set small, clear, measurable, and attainable goals that keep things on track day-to-day, and hearty congratulations can always be relied on for a job well done. ESTPs keep their eyes on the finish line, but they get there step by step.
~Conclusion~
Few personality types are as charming and attractive as ESTPs. Known for their ability to improvise and focus completely on the present, ESTPs are great at finding exciting new things to explore and experience. ESTPs' creativity and down-to-earth attitude are invaluable in many areas, including their own personal growth. Yet ESTPs can be easily tripped up in situations where their focus on practical matters is more of a liability than an asset. Whether it is finding (or keeping) a partner, reaching dazzling heights on the career ladder, or learning to plan ahead, ESTPs need to put in a conscious effort to develop their weaker traits and additional skills. What you have read so far is just an introduction into the complex concept that is the ESTP personality type. You may have muttered to yourself, "wow, this is so accurate it's a little creepy" or "finally, someone understands me!" You may have even asked "how do they know more about me than the people I'm closest to?" This is not a trick. You felt understood because you were. We've studied how ESTPs think and what they need to reach their full potential. And no, we did not spy on you – many of the challenges you've faced and will face in the future have been overcome by other ESTPs. You simply need to learn how they succeeded. But in order to do that, you need to have a plan, a personal roadmap. The best car in the world will not take you to the right place if you do not know where you want to go. We have told you how ESTPs tend to behave in certain circumstances and what their key strengths and weaknesses are. Now we need to go much deeper into your personality type and answer "why?", "how?" and "what if?" This knowledge is only the beginning of a lifelong journey. Are you ready to learn why ESTPs act in the way they do? What motivates and inspires you? What you are afraid of and what you secretly dream about? How you can unlock your true, exceptional potential? Our premium profiles provide a roadmap towards a happier, more successful, and more versatile YOU! They are not for everyone though – you need to be willing and able to challenge yourself, to go beyond the obvious, to imagine and follow your own path instead of just going with the flow. If you want to take the reins into your own hands, we are here to help you.