While most people are a mixture of all four personality types, most
people also tend to demonstrate the attributes of one or another of the
personality types in various environments and gravitate to jobs that
suit their personality. Thus knowing someone’s job can help you identify
their personality type. As a writer, you can reach logical conclusions about
which words and phrases to use based on people’s jobs.
For example, which of the four personality types would most likely
enjoy being a hospital nurse? The job requires patient care and followup,
the ability to empathize, and the skill to explain complex procedures
in an understanding and kind manner.
Isn’t it likely that a nurse will be an Accommodator? An Accommodator
is giving, gentle, and likes helping other people. If you’re trying
to motivate a nurse to participate in a continuing education conference,
for example, it makes sense to stress the benefits of helping, because helping
is a prime motivator to an Accommodator.