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ISTJ
The Inspector

The ISTJ personality type is Introverted, Sensing,

Thinking, and Judging, which means they are
energized by quiet, independent work; pragmatic
and detail oriented; logical; and skilled in
organization and time-management. This
combination of personality preferences produces
people who value order, predictability, and routine.
They are rule-followers who love the security that
comes with knowing their place in the world. ISTJs
are hard workers who are reliable, productive, and
persistent. They appreciate the value of teamwork,
but can be stubborn and struggle with change.

ISTJ ISTJ ISTJ ISTJ

OVERVIEW STRENGTHS C A R E E R S R E L AT I O N S H I P S

What Is an ISTJ Personality Type?

ISTJ is an acronym used to describe one of the
sixteen personality types created by Katharine
Briggs and Isabel Myers. It stands for Introverted,
Sensing, Thinking, Judging. ISTJ indicates a person
who is energized by time spent alone (Introverted),
who focuses on facts and details rather than ideas
and concepts (Sensing), who makes decisions based
on logic and reason (Thinking) and who prefers to
be planned and organized rather than spontaneous
and flexible (Judging). ISTJs are sometimes referred
to as Inspector personalities because of their focus
on details and interest in doing things correctly.

The ISTJ Personality Type

ISTJ in a Nutshell
ISTJs are responsible organizers, driven to create
and enforce order within systems and institutions.
They are neat and orderly, inside and out, and tend
to have a procedure for everything they do. Reliable
and dutiful, ISTJs want to uphold tradition and
follow regulations.

ISTJs are steady, productive contributors. Although

they are Introverted, ISTJs are rarely isolated; typical
ISTJs know just where they belong in life, and want
to understand how they can participate in
established organizations and systems. They
concern themselves with maintaining the social
order and making sure that standards are met.

ISTJ Values and Motivations

ISTJs like to know what the rules of the game are,
valuing predictability more than imagination. They
rely on their past experience to guide them, and are
most comfortable in familiar surroundings. ISTJs
trust the proven method, and appreciate the value
of dedicated practice to build confidence in their
skills.

ISTJs are hardworking and will persist until a task is

done. They are logical and methodical, and often
enjoy tasks that require them to use step-by-step
reasoning to solve a problem. They are meticulous
in their attention to details, and examine things
closely to be sure they are correct. With their
straightforward logic and orientation to detail, ISTJs
work systematically to bring order to their own
small parts of the world.

How Others See the ISTJ

ISTJs have a serious, conservative air about them.
They want to know and follow the rules of the
game, and typically seek out predictable
surroundings where they understand their role. You
may find the ISTJ doing something useful even in
social situations (for instance, organizing coats and
hats at a party) as they’re often more comfortable
taking charge of a task than they are chatting up
strangers. When given something to do, they are
highly dependable, and follow it through to the end.
ISTJs are practical and no-nonsense, and rarely call
attention to themselves. Their clothes and
possessions tend to be chosen based on utility
rather than fashion, and they have an a!ection for
the classics. ISTJs typically speak in a
straightforward manner and have a good head for
details. They are usually more enthusiastic about
sharing factual information than exploring abstract
concepts or unproven ideas.

How Rare Is the ISTJ Personality

Type?
According to the most recent global sample, ISTJ is
the most common type in the population. ISTJs
make up:

15.9% of the general population

18.9% of men

13.3% of women

Famous ISTJs
Famous ISTJs include:

Queen Elizabeth II

Harry Truman

Warren Bu!ett

Je! Bezos

Natalie Portman

Matt Damon

George Strait

Amal Clooney

Robert DeNiro

Denzel Washington

Queen Victoria

Angela Merkel

Condoleezza Rice

George H.W. Bush

J.D. Rockefeller

Henry Ford

ISTJ QUOTES
“
"All contracts should be cleared by
ISTJs; they will overlook nothing that is
in it and assume nothing that is not."
- Isabel Briggs Myers, Gifts Di!ering

Facts About ISTJs

Interesting facts about the ISTJ:

On personality trait measures, score as Calm,

Stable, Steady, Cautious, and Conventional

More likely than other types to experience

cardiac problems and hypertension

More likely than other types to experience

chronic pain

Among four highest types in college GPA

More frequent among African Americans

Personal values include Financial Security

Most likely of all types to enjoy a work

environment where “everything is done by the
book”

Overrepresented among bank o"cers,

financial managers, MBA students, and small
business owners

Often found in careers in management,

administration, law enforcement, and
accounting

ISTJ Hobbies and Interests

Popular hobbies for the ISTJ include concentration
games like chess and Trivial Pursuit, playing
computer games, watching sporting events,
pursuing physical fitness, and playing solitary sports
such as golf.

MOLLY OWENS Molly Owens is the founder and CEO

of Truity. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley and holds a
master's degree in counseling psychology. She began
working with personality assessments in 2006, and in
2012 founded Truity with the goal of making robust,
scientifically validated assessments more accessible and
user-friendly. Molly is an ENTP and lives in the San
Francisco Bay Area, where she enjoys elaborate cooking
projects, murder mysteries, and exploring with her
husband and son.

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