The Introvert’s Guide to Feeling Comfortable in Job Interviews
Job interviews used to be my worst nightmare as an introvert. Now, I approach them with more confidence and ease.
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Job interviews used to be my worst nightmare as an introvert. Now, I approach them with more confidence and ease.
As an introvert, I’ve excelled at every job I’ve ever had. But you won’t see my best qualities when I’m in a large group.
As introverts, we simply need to take a different approach to showing potential employers we’re the best candidate for the job.
For a lot of us “quiet ones,” job interviews and our introverted nature don’t mix. Here’s what’s crucial to nailing your interview as an introvert.
People always tell me it’s okay to be nervous for a job interview. I nod along because I don’t feel like explaining to them just how hard it is for me.
Introverts often feel awkward promoting themselves during job interviews, and they may struggle to articulate their thoughts when put on the spot.
Being the only introvert in a room of five other people and vying for a spot on a competitive team is my idea of a nightmare.
Job seekers, you might have to “pass” a personality test. Tests like the Big 5 have become an increasingly popular aspect of the hiring process.
The job interview is a shared nightmare among many introverts, but it doesn’t have to be impossible. Introverts have skills that business can profit from.
Have you ever felt like the job interview is institutionalized discrimination against introverts? When I write a resume, my introvert skills serve me well.