ISTJs are responsible, loyal and hard working. They have an acute sense of right and wrong and work hard at preserving established norms and traditions. Because of their deep sense of duty they are dedicated to everything they do and are very dependable. ISTJs care deeply for those closest to them.
"ISTJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuality is a watchword of the ISTJ. "
"ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are "good citizens" who can be depended on to do the right thing for their families and communities. While they generally take things very seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings."
"...characterized by decisiveness in practical affairs, are the guardians of institutions, and if only one adjective could be selected, "super dependable" would best describe them."
Real ISTJ People
George H. W. Bush - American President
George Washington - American President
Warren Buffet - investor, businessman
Fictional ISTJs (Characters)
- Bruce Wayne - Batman Begins
- Darth Vader - Star Wars
- Eeyore - Winnie the Pooh
ISTJ Career Matches
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Specialist
- Detective
- Judge
- Lawyer/Attorney
- Military Leader
- Police
- Systems Analyst