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Polar bears are strong and determined. They are at the top of their food chain and, like ISTJs, they can enjoy being the boss. To hunt for food, they have to learn and perfect their skills. ISTJs also like to perfect their skills and then use them throughout their life. Polar bears, like ISTJs, can spend a lot of time on their own and be perfectly happy while in their own company.
- Can work quietly and steadily on something until it is finished.
- Like using skills already learned.
- Pay attention to details and like to get the job done properly.
- Can follow plans and decide quickly.
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- Often intense and serious (they are trying to make sense of their world) and appear more mature than many of the adults around them!
- Often attracted to interests that require precision and skill (may prefer solitary rather than team games/hobbies).
- Learning best by doing, being shown how to do something, prefer being corrected in private.
- Tend to value routine and structure rather than surprises (Polar Bear) or the opportunity to create new models/ideas/theories (Barn Owl).
- Like to research topics in detail and become 'an expert' - allow them such opportunities.
Often more adult than the adults! They value their independence, privacy and personal space. They're dependable, loyal and responsible.
They're usually more practical, loyal and sensible than romantic and spontaneous.
Natural task finishers.
Good at understanding and applying rules.
Over-represented in accountancy, law, uniformed services, surveying, business administration, and management.
Take a break sometimes and praise people around you.
Inspector, supervisor, organiser, leader, parent.
Direct and fair, respect hierarchical structures, follow procedures, expect deadlines to be met, task focused.
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Read more about Myers-Briggs type indicators on Wikipedia. For further information on personality and career choice, see Paul Teiger's 'Do What You Are'. Advice on understanding and improving relationships see Paul Teiger's 'Just My Type'. General books covering all of these topics include David Keirsey's 'Please Understand Me II' , Otto Kroeger's 'Type Talk' and David Hodgson's 'The Buzz'.
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