Sunday, June 10, 2012

Tips For Getting Jobs For Introverts

By Agustin Tabor


Not all the jobs require one to have people skills, capability to work in a team or interact a lot. Whether introverted or extroverted, everyone has something that he or she can always do perfectly well. Most introverts do not like superficial interactions, which is common in many occupations. This may make it difficult to fit in most work places without feeling quite uncomfortable. However there are still many jobs for introverts, which you may find attractive if you have such a personality.

There are a number of opportunities that an introvert can consider applying for. These are occupations that require less time with other people, and mostly, the ability to work alone. Some of them are being an author, librarian, artist, bookkeeper, truck driver or a coroner. To be hired in some of these positions, you may require a college degree or to sit for a test.

Another perfect way to work in a very peaceful environment is to work from home. Consider exploring the possibilities of finding profitable things that you can do without necessarily having to leave home. There are thousands of such opportunities including freelance writing, e-business and web designing. Operating an e-store may require constant communication with customers but at least it not physical interaction.

Career experts advise that one of the best ways to get a satisfying career is to take a personality test. This will enable the matching of your personality to the many job opportunities that are available. The test results will also come with numerous suggestions on the positions that you can fill. Some of these tests are also available online.

To get the kind of work that you need, you can also do some research. You can use the internet to look for occupations for people like you and choose the ones you like. There are also number books that could be of help. When researching, you will need to find out on the job descriptions, salaries and the education that one must have.

Rehearse well for the interview opportunities that you get invited to. You may get some friends to help you conduct a mock interview. This will make the whole experience look less strange. The most important thing is to let the potential employer know of some of your strengths and achievements.

With the above points, you should now be able to find a career that can match your shy personality. Being introverted is not your mistake and so it should not be a reason to be unemployed and unable to earn a living. What is clear is that there are as many jobs for introverts just as there are for other people.




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I think you should read The Introvert Advantage. It's cool to be an introvert.