Mantra
ISFJs are usually traditional and supportive. They frequently have the job function of Introverted Sensing, meaning they remember a lot of data and can relate it back to real life. Additionally, their auxiliary function is Extraverted Feeling- this means they care about how other people feel and will try to accommodate them as best as possible. However, because ISFJs work so hard due to their dutiful nature, sometimes others take advantage of them or don’t appreciate all that they do.
ISFJ Traits
- Large, rich inner store of information which they gather about people
- Highly observant and aware of people’s feelings and reactions
- Excellent memory for details which are important to them
- Very in-tune with their surroundings – excellent sense of space and function
- Can be depended on to follow things through to completion
- Will work long and hard to see that jobs get done
- Stable, practical, down-to-earth – they dislike working with theory and abstract
thought - Dislike doing things which don’t make sense to them
- Value security, tradition, and peaceful living
- Service-oriented: focused on what people need and want
- Kind and considerate
- Likely to put others’ needs above their own
- Learn best with hands-on training
- Enjoy creating structure and order
- Take their responsibilities seriously
- Extremely uncomfortable with conflict and confrontation
ISFJ Strengths & Weakness
The ISFJ works methodically, as they possess good memory and analytical abilities. They can also work in small groups or one-on-one situations because of their patience and ability to deal with others. ISFJs have few close friends, but to these friends, they are extremely loyal. However, ISFJs hate conflict, and will stay out of fights, as they will instead run to find an authority figure (Heiss “ISFJ”).
Strengths
Reliable
Practical
Sensitive
Eye for detail
Weakness
Dislikes abstract concepts
Avoids confrontation
Dislikes change
Neglects own needs
ISFJ Career Paths
ISFJs have a keen eye for detail, which makes them excellent at jobs that require planning and organization. They are also reliable and independent workers, making them attractive to many employers.
- Interior Decorator
- Designer
- Nurse
- Administrator
- Child Care
- Paralegal
- Clergy
- Shopkeeper
- Home Economics
- Marketer
Dealing With ISFJ's
Friendships: If you are friends with an ISFJ, they likely already appear warm and selfless to you. Even though they tend to be social for introverts, they may not always share their feelings easily. Asking them how they are doing and being willing to talk can help them feel more comfortable sharing.
Parenting: ISFJs are incredibly empathetic and excel at caring for their children. They create a harmonious environment in the household and instill routine through excellent organizational skills, but can have difficulty punishing their kids when needed.
Relationships: ISFJs usually maintain long-term relationships because of their high levels of devotion. They have difficulty expressing themselves, but that does not mean they don’t feel things just as intensely as everyone else.
Working with ISFJ's
- ISFJs prefer to “learn by doing”.
- Show affirmation as ISFJs generally do not give themselves enough credit.
- Provide Meaningful Feedback.
- Follow procedure as ISFJs are traditionalists.
Famous people with ISFJ
Famous ISFJs include
- Aretha Franklin
- Mother Teresa
- George H.W. Bush
- Beyoncé
- Laura Bush
- King George VI
- Kate Middleton
- Rosa Parks
- Princess Mary of Denmark
- Clara Barton
