Archivist, astronomer, film/video editor and social media manager among good careers for introverts
CARLSBAD, Calif. and PENNINGTON, N.J., March 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — For introverts, the communication that's required to network and interview with others creates intense fear and, in some cases, makes it impossible to job hunt. To help shy people succeed in the working world, Careercast has identified 10 of the best jobs that play to introverts' strengths while avoiding an overload of interactions each day. The best jobs for shy people include archivist, astronomer, film/video editor and social media manager, says CareerCast's new report (http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/best-jobs-introverts).
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"You wouldn't think that a job with social right in the name is suited to introverts, but it's a great fit," says Tony Lee, publisher, CareerCast. "While in-person interaction may not be an introvert's cup of tea, technological outlets allow an introvert to maintain person-to-person communication electronically without the stresses of actual conversation."
Somehow, many introverts overcome their fears just long enough to land a new job. But for introverts already in the workplace, they prefer the security of having a job where the routine is clear and interaction with others is either non-existent or kept to a minimum is critical.
Shy people often are attracted to positions that limit their exposure to new people, so they're typically found in jobs with functions that tend to be focused around a limited group of people. For them, having a stable, quiet career often outweighs the need for advancement. Introverts often don't seek promotions that would require travel or meeting with new people. Their fears may be holding them back even when a new job would be a change to advance their skills and knowledge.
CareerCast has identified the following 10 jobs from their Jobs Rated report that are best suited to shy job seekers:
ANIMAL CARE AND SERVICE WORKERS
BLS Annual Median Salary: $19,970 (caretakers)/$25,270 (trainers)
Projected Growth by 2020: 15%
ARCHIVIST
BLS Annual Median Salary: $47,340
Projected Growth by 2020: 11%
ASTRONOMER
BLS Annual Median Salary: $96,460
Projected Growth by 2020: 10%
COURT REPORTER
BLS Annual Median Salary: $48,160
Projected Growth by 2020: 10%
FILM/VIDEO EDITOR
BLS Annual Median Salary: $51,300
Projected Growth by 2020: 3%
FINANCIAL CLERK
BLS Annual Median Salary: $36,850
Projected Growth by 2020: 11%
GEOSCIENTIST
BLS Median Salary: $90,890
Projected Growth by 2020: 16%
INDUSTRIAL MACHINE REPAIRER
BLS Median Salary: $46,920
Projected Growth by 2020: 17%
MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
BLS Annual Median Salary: $34,160
Projected Growth by 2020: 22%
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
BLS Annual Median Salary: $54,170
Projected Growth by 2020: 12%
To read the full report, visit http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/best-jobs-introverts
About CareerCast.com
CareerCast.com, created by Adicio, is a job search portal that offers extensive local, niche and national job listings from across North America; job-hunting, career-management and HR-focused editorial content; and videos and blogs; and provides recruiters with the ability to post jobs directly to more than 800 niche career sites. CareerCast.com also compiles the Jobs Rated Report (www.jobsrated.com), where 200 jobs across North America are ranked based on detailed analysis of specific careers factors.
Editor's Note: This material may be published with a link to http://www.careercast.com/jobs-rated/best-jobs-introverts
CareerCast's annual Jobs Rated Report is scheduled for publication in April 2014.
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