3 ‘People Person’ Careers That Are Actually a Good Fit for Introverts
Scientists have noted that extroverts tend to focus on seeing and acquiring results, while introverts pay attention to the processes that deliver results.
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Scientists have noted that extroverts tend to focus on seeing and acquiring results, while introverts pay attention to the processes that deliver results.
Finding a job that fits the needs of introverts can be tough. Lots of companies will expect employees to be as outgoing and sociable as possible.
You don’t want to be in the spotlight, and having to manage many employees can be mentally exhausting. That’s why I turned to freelancing.
It doesn’t make introverts jump for joy when we’re invited to a brainstorming session. However, with a little creativity, a brainstorming session can be different.
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.
While one might expect self-reflective introverts to be armed with a firm sense of identity, this is not always the case.
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.
To highly sensitive introverts like me, who struggle to stay productive while working in a busy office, using headphones is a big deal.
Even if you’re an introvert, networking can help you land your next job, gain valuable professional contacts, or even make more friends.
The problems I faced in my career had nothing to do with my age, rank, or personality. My problem was the limiting beliefs I told myself about introversion.