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Introverts need to "think out loud"-- that is, you need to tell the employer what they want and need to hear. Reticence, one-word answers, long pauses and silence will likely hurt your chances. Employers want to hear and see enthusiasm, and that can be hard for an introvert to convey. Read More
Great article Katharine -
Great article Katharine - this article spoke directly to who I am at my core and a lot of the challenges I have faced in finding a job and at my current job. Every point you made seemed to hit the nail on the head - good to know that it is just how I am wired.
thanks
It's always nice to know you're not the only one who feels the way you do-- it's just that we introverts don't always talk about it! Best wishes. Kate Brooks
actually, according to MBTI publisher CAPT introverts are
at least 49% of the population so we are not a minority!
It's our belief that job search is an extroverted process when indeed there is so much introverting in it. I'm looking for to your tips about how to weave our natural introverted strengths into the process.
Enjoyed your post and will track back in an upcoming blog to me audience of introverts in business.
Patricia Weber
interesting statistic
Interesting--- I haven't looked at the MBTI data in awhile. Thanks for sharing- my next post will be up in the next 24 hours.
Kate Brooks
Introversion
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Interesting article, but...I
Interesting article, but...I know how to be extroverted, I just don't want to. So, I think the initial question still stands. Is there any other way to get a job besides being "outgoing," aggressive, and selling yourself?
Reply to interesting article
I really like your question. I'm not going to reply instantly because I want to think about it-- I may even write a new post about it. Stay tuned-- and thanks.
Kate Brooks
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