All About the ISFP Personality Type

ISFP's are the "Artists" or "Composers." Whether its fine arts, fashion, music or dance, ISFP's have style.

At every minute, they are keenly aware of what their five senses tell them, whether it be the feel of a new fabric, the smell of a new gourmet dish, or the sound of a beautiful musical instrument.

They will build deep relationships with a chosen few.

They are very much in touch with reality and the here and now. You won't see them being spacey, with their minds drawn elsewhere. Instead they will be observing and processing all that is going on around them.

ISFP's prefer not to manage and supervise others.

They crave what's new and exciting. They crave freedom and dislike too many rules, regulations and the routine.

Although introverted, somewhat shy and reserved rather than outgoing, they will treat most people very warmly and with care.

• Management provides specific and realistic directions

• The work itself is personally meaningful and has value

• Decisions and actions at work are in sync with your personal values

• The work offers the opportunity to rapidly change direction and to respond to problems as they arise

• The work is fun and allows for some spontaneity

• You can apply your natural ability to focus and concentrate, rather than multitasking

• The environment, culture and pace allow you to consider things fully before having to respond

• The work allows you to work at a careful steady pace

• The work allows you adequate private time to work alone and to concentrate

• The work is realistic, down to earth, and practical, rather than abstract and theoretical

• The work allows you to utilize your strong memory to recall details, facts, and people

• The work is focused on the Now not the Future, on what is rather than what could be

• The atmosphere allows you to be warm and caring and to build strong interpersonal relationships

• The environment allows for freedom and flexibility and is loosely structured without too many rules