How many times have you interviewed for a job or had your annual work review? I’ve personally lost count, but I haven’t lost sight of the most annoying question: What motivates you?
Every single time, it feels like someone is pointing a gun at my chest. Does that sound familiar? If it does, this is when the MBTI personality test comes in handy, helping you climb out of the panic attack you’re about to have.
In the past five years, I’ve consistently scored as an INFP-A. Despite my skepticism toward personality tests, I must admit that the MBTI has accurately captured what motivates me:
INFP: you’re motivated when you can develop unique ways to express your inner values to the outside world. You like to work with limited external restrictions and oversight.
Yes! I couldn’t have said it any better. Since I was a little girl, I’ve been developing unique ways to express myself. Art in all its forms has been my main love language, my gift to you. Painting and poetry, fashion, theatre, visual arts, writing… and even cooking. (By the way, did you know that the best cooks are often the ones who make the biggest mess in the kitchen?)
Yes! I thrive with minimal restrictions and oversight. Please don’t micromanage me – if you do, I’ll be miserable and won’t be staying around for too long.
Here’s is A bird’s eye view of motivation for the 16 MBTI® types if you need a little help to find out what motivates you.
Now, the million dollar question, can you be honest with your interviewer? And can the MBTI personality test really help you?