Jobs and Careers for Introverts

Posted by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen Oct 25, 2009

If you have introverted personality traits -- like I do! -- then you want to ensure you're aware of the jobs and careers for introverts. Here are a few suggestions, plus links to articles about professional networking for people with introverted personality traits.

First, you have to check out this article I wrote, called Are Introverts Normal? I was recently interviewed by a college students for an article about people with introverted personality traits, and I was astonished at the misperceptions he had about introverts.

Jobs and Careers for Introverts

Turn your hobby into a money maker -- When I wrote How Hobbies Become Money Making Careers, I realized how perfect it is for people with introverted personality traits to identify what they love doing, and find a way to make money doing it.

Write, research, edit, copyedit -- I'm a full-time freelance writer and blogger, and I love being home alone all day! I could work alone for weeks at a time. The internet is perfect, because I do have an immediate connection with people via Twitter, forums, blogs, Facebook, etc -- and it requires far less energy than face-to-face contact. A great career or job for introverts is something that doesn't require social interaction.

Management or administration -- Depending on the organization, employees, and job, a management level position can take you out of the "line of fire" and into your own office. Some administrators and managers never see people, which is a perfect job or career for introverts!

Okay, I admit I'm having trouble coming up with more careers or jobs for introverts. I need to do some research and come back to this blog post. If you have any ideas, please comment below.

Articles for Businesspeople With Introverted Personality Traits

7 Job Interview Strategies for Introverts will help you land the job when you finally find the one you want!

Tips for Networking Successfully for Introverts describes six ways to further your career without forcing yourself to act like an introvert.

The Key to Success for Female Entrepreneurs isn't just for female entrepreneurs. It's an article about finding the secret to job and career success!

Leadership Tips for Introverts is perfect for people with introverted personality traits who are in leadership positions.

If you have any thoughts or questions on these jobs and careers for introverts, please comment below!