INTP pt. 2

And this is is the second part of my previous post here.

INTP at Work

At work, the INTP is motivated to solve complex problems in an original, innovative way. Architects want to analyze systems and ideas thoroughly to create deep understanding, and enjoy designing creative solutions to highly abstract problems.

INTPs rarely have much interest in organizational traditions, preferring to forge their own path to innovation. They hate being limited by bureaucracy and rules, and are often more in tune with the theoretical soundness of their ideas than they are with the practical applications. They typically prefer to focus on creating the idea, and to leave the tedious details of implementation to someone else.

I have to admit that this autonomy and defiance to tradition can be, and usually is, quite offensive to a company. I guess the key would be to follow the "standard" first though not necessarily down to every dot. From there, innovation can start in small steps.

INTPs work best independently or with a small team of colleagues that they perceive as smart, competent, and logical. They quickly tire of colleagues who are aggressive or overbearing, and can be dismissive of people who aren't as clever as themselves.

This usually gets me into trouble. Sorry, it's the brain make-up. Working on it. I mean I am working on dealing with people.

An ideal organization for an INTP is flexible and non-traditional, and values ingenuity over conformity. An ideal job for an INTP allows them to address complex theoretical or technical problems with creative, novel solutions.

Top Careers for the INTP

INTPs are first and foremost thinkers, and this quality can be seen in their choice of careers. Although INTPs can be found in a wide variety of fields, a happy and satisfied INTP is invariably found in a career that allows them to use their intellect, analyze concepts, and think deeply.

INTPs have an innovative nature and are often drawn to cutting-edge fields such as technology, engineering, and the sciences. Although INTPs overall are a rare breed, visit an area like California's Silicon Valley or a tech company like Google or Apple and you'll find that nearly every other person seems to be an INTP. This type naturally thrives in the challenging, unpredictable world of tech.

Many INTPs are creative and seek an artistic bent to their career. INTPs are particularly drawn to artistic fields with a touch of science or technology, for instance architecture or graphic design.

No wonder the 12-year old me was making/drafting as if an architect. But I wonder I didn't pursue it. Perhaps I can blame then still journalist Loren Legarda.

Although INTPs typically prefer careers that have them working with ideas more than people, a contingent of INTPs consider human problems the ultimate frontier of intellectual inquiry. Thus, you find some INTPs in careers that allow them to study the human experience, including psychology and other social sciences.

Top careers for the INTP include:

TECHNOLOGY:

Computer Network Architect

Computer Scientist

Computer Programmer

Computer Systems Analyst

Database Administrator

Information Security Analyst While watching Heather Lee (Alicia Vikander) in Jason Bourne, I wondered why I haven't thought of pursuing a career in IT.

Network Administrator

Software Developer

Web Developer

ENGINEERING: 
I was actually supposed to take Electronics and Communications Engineering.

Aerospace Engineer

Biomedical Engineer

Chemical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Computer Hardware Engineer

Electrical or Electronics Engineer

Environmental Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Geological Engineer

Nuclear Engineer

SCIENCES:

Anthropologist or Archaeologist

Atmospheric Scientist

Biochemist or Biophysicist

Chemist

Economist

Environmental Scientist

Geographer

Geoscientist

Historian

Hydrologist

Medical Scientist

Microbiologist

Physicist or Astronomer

Political Scientist

Psychologist I have particular interest in human behaviour... 

Sociologist ... in connection to society.

Survey Researcher

Urban or Regional Planner

Zoologist or Wildlife Biologist

Physician

BUSINESS AND LAW:

Accountant or Auditor

Financial Analyst

Management Consultant or Analyst

Market Research Analyst

Top Executive

Sales Engineer

Lawyer I did reckon going to law school when I was exposed to ALS.

ARTS & LANGUAGES:

Graphic Designer

Industrial Designer

Multimedia Artist or Animator This was my first choice of program in a particular school, where I was supposed to take ECE.

Composer I used to 'compose' back in high school days. I've written quite a number of poems and 'song' lyrics.

Musician

Editor This is kind of a habit...

Photographer I like to take photos.

Technical Writer I do write in my current job.

Writer or Author I've dreamt of being one.

Professor or College Instructor

Source: http://www.truity.com/personality-type/INTP/careers