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The 16 types

ESFJThe supportive contributor

of the population
5.7%
of men
3.5%
of women
7.5%

ESFJ preferences

  • ExtraversionGets energy from the outer world of people and activity
  • SensingPrefers to take in concrete facts and details
  • FeelingPrefers to decide with values and people in mind
  • JudgingPrefers a planned, decided approach to life
A word portrait of the ESFJ type, in words people with this type often use for themselves, such as practical, helpful, understanding, gregarious.A word portrait of the ESFJ type, in words people with this type often use for themselves, such as practical, helpful, understanding, gregarious.

ESFJ at a glance

People with ESFJ preferences are natural caretakers who love to help and support others. They‘re incredibly intuitive about the needs of others, and will often strive to put systems in place to meet those needs.

ESFJs are modest and traditional, usually doing their best work under the radar. They tend to play by the rules and value groups such as family, close friends, and tight-knit coworkers.

Interesting facts about ESFJs

ESFJs are driven by their preference for Feeling and will often show this process openly to the world around them. They are nurturing, people-pleasing types, who will typically be the ones to honor family traditions and uphold the values within a group.

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