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im an introvert and would rather listen and observe. is being quiet a turn off to some employers and why? I noticed whoever has the biggest mouth gets the raises. Do any introverts have more trouble finding jobs?
im an introvert and would rather listen and observe. is being quiet a turn off to some employers and why? I noticed whoever has the biggest mouth gets the raises. Do any introverts have more trouble finding jobs?
Might depends on the job. I've met coders who could barely speak English but they got the job done. A sales guy probably would need to be glib and an extrovert.
Unfortunately, yes for the most part. I'm an introvert myself, so I know the feeling. Though all isn't lost. Since us introverts are good at listening and observing, it can work to our advantage during an interview. It took me a few tries, but it is possible to be engaging without being chatty.
One thing that I do when I'm in an interview with a potential employer that likes to make small talk, is that I pay attention to what they're saying and try to find a common ground quickly and then pounce at an opportunity to go back and forth with them. This can be anything from weather, sports, etc.
Once you start getting the hang of it, and you feel comfortable enough, and if the situation is right, you can even try to be a bit daring and sneak in a joke or two, this can score huge points with the right employer.
Also, it's not all roses for extroverts either. I've heard of people totally bombing out during the interview process because they took over the interview and got too chatty to the point where they just came off as being obnoxious.
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I think that the interview process itself can be a bit more challenging for the introverts but I have seen lots of introverted folks in high-level positions where technical abilities is far more important versus communication skills.
It depends on the job but introverts don't really have a problem if they prepare themselves for an interview and present themselves well.
In some ways an introvert has the advantage because one thing you shouldn't do an interview is reveal too much, start chatting away or trying to make it all about yourself. Introverts naturally will dress appropriately and understand that the employer is looking for what the individual can do for the business.
Obviously some jobs require more extroverted people so they wouldn't look for introverts.
Ditto! There are employers who would either be threatened by a person who might be more popular than he, or want a robotic person. On the others hand, if the job entails an independent worker, being outgoing might be a bonus. Just be yourself or you'll not be happy with any subsequent choices.
im an introvert and would rather listen and observe. is being quiet a turn off to some employers and why? I noticed whoever has the biggest mouth gets the raises. Do any introverts have more trouble finding jobs?
Visitor Number 1 is right. You will eventually feel comfortable during interviews as long you know how to listen to the interviewer before answering. You will get the hang of it soon! It also depends on the job you are applying for. If you will be meeting people, then you should be extrovert but if you will be working inside the office facing the computer then I guess being introvert would be ok. Hence, employers will usually see to it that you have the skills that are necessary for the job you are applying for.
im an introvert and would rather listen and observe. is being quiet a turn off to some employers and why? I noticed whoever has the biggest mouth gets the raises. Do any introverts have more trouble finding jobs?
Unfortunately, yes. Not just in the interviewing/job search stage, but all throughout one's career.
At least in most jobs, there are definitely exceptions like research labs where it is often looked down upon to be too outgoing.
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