The order of dominance for your different preferences is:

The ENTP is highly enterprising. S/he shows strong initiative and will apply logical analysis - the T preference - to perceived patterns and possibilities. This means the ENTP is quickly able to see and assess the underlying principles at work in any given situation.

ENTPs are alert and outgoing, resourceful and outspoken in their dealings. They are quickly able to spot the flaws in situations, people and ideas and use this same ability to fuel their own need for excellence.

ENTPs tend to understand and respond to people rather than judge them. However, they can be very challenging in partnerships, loving the creative results of brainstorming and sometimes contradicting themselves in their desire to keep the fruitful pot boiling.

They tend to have many friends and can inspire others to join them in different projects through their infectious enthusiasm.

The downside of ENTP enthusiasm can be that it tends to keep quieter people from contributing. ENTPs can also be blunt and tactless in their comments.

ENTPs can also fall into the trap of initiating too many projects and too much change without sufficient consideration of the cost. They may also leave others to do the routine work that is essential to bring a project to fruition.

To improve their effectiveness, ENTPs can benefit from learning to slow it down a little. They might try to make sure they have all the facts before deciding, or to recognize the value in things that have gone before before throwing it all away.

When stressed, the ENTP can become quite frightening, using his or her drive and perception in a cruel and dismissive way. S/he will demonstrate excessive behavior and be extremely sensitive to criticism.

Overall, the ENTP is adaptable, competent and an ingenious problem solver. S/he operates best in situations where the solution to challenges requires the active application of creative effort.

Jobs for ENTPs include:

Politician, political analyst, strategic planner, real estate developer, financial planner, computer analyst, public relations specialist, radio/TV 'talent', art director, international marketing, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, literary agent.

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