About ESTJ – ‘The Supervisor’

ESTJ iconESTJs focus on facts and concrete needs. They are analytical, conscientious, decisive, direct, efficient, responsible, and fact-minded individuals. ESTJs thrive in an environment built on order and continuity with explicit rules, expectations, and standards to follow. Leadership roles come easily for the ESTJ personality type, and they enjoy results-oriented work of a practical nature. ESTJs represent approximately 8.7 percent of the U.S. population.

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What ESTJ Means

E

49.3%
of U.S.

Extroversion

You gain energy from your outer world.

S

73.3%
of U.S.

Sensing

You value the actual, practical, and present.

T

40.2%
of U.S.

Thinking

You base decisions on logic and facts.

J

54.1%
of U.S.

Judging

You’re decisive and prefer structure

ESTJ Bar Graph

37%
Female

63%
Male

Characteristics of ESTJs

They Most Value

Organization

They Appear to Others As

Methodical, Focused, Planned
  • Energizing
  • Communicative
  • Open
  • Practical
  • Action-Oriented
  • Objective
  • Rational
  • Logical
  • Decisive
  • Sticks to Plans
  • Rigid

Majors and Careers for ESTJs

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