What are the best jobs for introverts?
Hi! Talking to people makes me wanna crawl into a hole and never leave. Are there good career options I can pursue if I want to interact with people as little as possible? Thanks.
While you can definitely seek out jobs that align with introverted tendencies, consider challenging yourself to take on responsibilities more suited for extroverts. The world seems to be more structured for extroverts than it is for introverts, so this could open up more opportunities for you. When we're at work, we often need to be able to participate in shared spaces rather than isolating ourselves in our offices to get something done. If you're willing to put yourself out there more, you can learn to improve your communication skills, practice active listening, and hone your presentation skills.
Take some time to reconnect with your basic strengths and passions. Returning to your natural strengths will boost your confidence and direct you toward the type of work that you're most likely to succeed in. Your passions will motivate you and direct you toward the causes and industries that you are most likely to enjoy. Start by doing some informational interviews with people who already work in jobs that align with your strengths and passions. Ask them what their work is like, what it takes to succeed in that career, and how they got their job. Once you know how they got where they are, learn and acquire any skills and experience you need to position yourself as a great candidate for your dream job. This could involve going back to school, enrolling in a boot camp or certification program, as well as volunteering or even freelancing to get firsthand experience.
Informational interviews can be a great resource to find jobs that are right for you as an introvert. Connect with other people who are doing work that inspires you or that is similar to the career you are thinking about. Interview them, learn from them, and ask them how they did it. Ask them about the most in-demand and highest-paying sectors of the industry are. Then, look up professional associations and join the professional community of people doing the work that you're passionate about. Go to conferences and events and immerse yourself in this industry, then start doing it! There's nothing as useful as trying something new and getting real experience as a way of learning. You may not want to quit your job just yet, but you don't have to in order to start exploring something new. With some exploration and dedication, you can find the job that's right for you!
Informational interviews can be a great resource to find jobs that are right for you as an introvert. Connect with other people who are doing work that inspires you or that is similar to the career you are thinking about. Interview them, learn from them, and ask them how they did it. Ask them about the most in-demand and highest-paying sectors of the industry are. Then, look up professional associations and join the professional community of people doing the work that you're passionate about. Go to conferences and events and immerse yourself in this industry, then start doing it! There's nothing as useful as trying something new and getting real experience as a way of learning. You may not want to quit your job just yet, but you don't have to in order to start exploring something new. With some exploration and dedication, you can find the job that's right for you!
I work as a truck driver. Most of my working hours are spent on the road and I rarely have to talk to people. I used to work in a corporate office job and it feels SO good to not have to go to a million meetings every day. I also used to work retail and that was even worse. But when you're a truck driver the road is peaceful and I can enjoy time by myself. I like that I can enjoy the scenery and listen to audiobooks or music while I drive, and then if I'm feeling lonely I can always call up a friend or my wife.
I'm a software engineer. Sometimes I have meetings if a manager wants to talk through the details of something they want me to build, but usually those are quick chats with just a few clarifying questions. Most of my time is spent coding in blissful solitude! I also get to work from home so I don't even have to worry about being in the same building as my coworkers haha
I've switched to the night shift at my grocery store job and I'm really liking it as someone who tends to be more introverted. You don't get as many customers on the graveyard shift so it's more quiet and you're mostly just straightening things up, restocking the shelves, doing some cleaning, things like that. It also means that my days are free so I can run errands while everyone else is at work! It might take a little bit of adjusting if you're not naturally a night owl, but I'd say it's worth it.
Well I did see a job application for professional crawling into a hole and never leaving for the longest amount of time. I think it’s an Olympic sport practice or something. I heard it’s a really good job for introverts. (Don’t worry bro I’m also an introvert, that’s why I’m anonymous)
The quiz says I'm an introvert but I actually act as an extrovert. I think there are levels to each?
I get it. Definitely stay away from social networking or costumer service, there are a lot of online jobs so you can work from home. If this doesn’t work, pretend you’re mute.
I'm an introvert and love my job as an editor! I work from home and don't have to directly interact with any of the writers I critique. I just leave comments on their articles if I have feedback or revisions for them. If there's feedback beyond little copyedits, I might send them an email or set up a quick call but those are not very common.
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