Is Your Introvert Personality Preventing You From Getting Noticed?
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Do you need to nail your next job interview? If so, don’t go! Instead, send someone who is a master of conversation, someone who is energetic and charismatic to help you land that job. A charismatic person can convey your skills, experiences and qualifications with purpose. A person with energy can showcase your commitment and dedication for success, and a master of conversation can connect with the interviewer to demonstrate your desire to be part of the team.



Can’t think of anyone to take your place? Send in an extrovert – your extrovert self.



As introverts, we (myself included) have a tendency to downplay our talents and shy away from the spotlight. However, when job hunting, we cannot allow our introvert personality to take the lead, instead, we need to allow even the smallest portion of our extrovert selves to dominate.



To find the extrovert in you, think of a time when you achieved something that made you feel confident. Recall the feelings of joy and accomplishment that you experienced when you achieved something worthy of recognition. Take yourself back to a time when you felt empowered and allow that person to come out. This is the person who can nail that job interview. This is the person who can connect with the interviewer and convey both your energy and ability to contribute. This is the extrovert in you. Your extrovert side can take you to the next level of your career, give you the support you need, and can help guide you each and every step of the way.



Allowing the extrovert inside of you to come out is a great way to give yourself the extra push when necessary. Nervousness during an interview is common, but regardless of our fears, we must find a way to push through if we are to land a job. It is during these times that your introvert side should step aside and allow your extrovert personality to take the lead.



As an introvert, I am most comfortable out of the spotlight and left to work on my own. However, when necessary, I will allow my inner extrovert to shine and accomplish something that my introvert self cannot. When called upon, my extrovert personality will step up and take-on roles that the introvert inside will not. It is my extrovert personality that has carried me throughout my career during meetings, presentations and speeches. While my introvert personality may cry out in panic, it is my extrovert side that is performing with fineness, confidence and self-worth that potential employers will recognize as traits of a qualified candidate.