DISCLAIMER: This article deals with a hypothetical application of Socionics to careers. It is not scientific and does not prescribe facts to be relied on in real life, but rather considers how one might approach career choices from within the postulates of the Socionics theory. A suitable career for a Socionics type can best be approached in term of (1) their natural capabilities for different sorts of tasks, and (2) their affinity with certain values for managing a business. The capabilities of a type to perform different tasks is thought to be largely decided by the Strong/Weak and Bold/Cautious dichotomies: The Strong + Bold functions, i.e. the Leading (1 st ) and Demonstrative (8 th ) functions, are seen as the most competent and confident parts of the psyche, being utilised powerfully by the type. The Strong + Cautious functions, i.e. the Creative (2 nd ) and Ignoring (7 th ) functions, are competent but less confident, being used in a capable but flexible and...
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