No Fear Here: The Perfect Jobs For Introverts

If you are a natural introvert, it can often be easy to feel like you’re a bit ‘out of the loop’. This can happen in all kinds of scenarios, but it is especially apparent in the job market. Many of us have experienced the situation where we know we are more than capable of doing a job – but in the end, the position goes to the person who is less qualified, but louder. This can be incredibly frustrating; and for a shy person, it can sometimes cause you to simply retreat back further into your shell. But there is no reason why this needs to dampen your spirits. There are plenty of different jobs and different working environments that are perfect for introverts – you might just need to look around a bit more to find them.

Finding the perfect company. A lot of corporate businesses are very heavily profit-driven – and in a competitive market, this can make them a very stressful place to work. On your next job hunt, look closely at the company’s aims and their values rather than simply the job description. These are far more likely to give you an accurate view of what working there is actually like. Some businesses are open to flexible working hours, to communal or private offices and to regular ‘out of work socials’. So think about what is important to you and try and match up a company with your personal needs – not the other way around.

Blogging/writing from home. There is a common conception that introverts are more creative than extroverts. Whether you agree with this or not, you probably know whether or not you have a talent for writing. Writing is a great way to invest your time into something productive and a lot of people find it therapeutic, too. You might think that in order to be a writer you need to be university educated and have a strong portfolio – but you couldn’t be more wrong. In order to be a writer, all you need is access to a laptop (or a pen and paper, if you are going old-school!). Start a free blog and start writing about whatever interests you, or offer to write creative copy for other people. One huge bonus of this is that you can work from home, in an environment where you feel relaxed. It might take awhile to get the ball rolling, but once you do, you can start making money from your work.

Traveling artist. Another creative job that suits introverted people is being an artist. Despite introverts often wanting to spend time alone, this doesn’t mean that they don’t ever want to mix with other people. Everybody needs some form of social interaction – and the idea of being cooped up in the same room all day doesn’t sit well with many introverts. If you have a passion for art, why not take the opportunity to see the world and travel doing commissioned/non-commissioned work? Promote your work via social media and that way you may find clients and fans from all across the globe.