The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a popular personality assessment used to help individuals and organizations understand how people perceive the world and make decisions. It is widely used in hiring, team building, leadership development, and career planning.
Developed by Isabel Briggs Myers and Katharine Cook Briggs and inspired by the psychological theories of Carl Jung, the MBTI categorizes individuals into one of 16 personality types based on four key dimensions:
Introversion (I) vs. Extraversion (E)
Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N)
Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F)
Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P)
Each personality type reflects a unique combination of preferences that shape how a person communicates, solves problems, manages time, and interacts with others.
The MBTI is typically completed through a self-assessment questionnaire, where candidates respond to statements about their behaviors and preferences. The results can offer valuable insights into team dynamics, leadership potential, and workplace fit, making it a useful tool during the recruitment process.