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ashley
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Akron, New York
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PT or FT opportunities that arent customer service oriented?
I'm a huge introvert but i love to work:( #backgroundjob #nocustomerservice #futurecareer
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Kim Igleheart
Career Counselor | Police Officer
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San Antonio, Texas
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Kim’s Answer
Are you looking for jobs for students? or a career?
What do you mean, you love to work? Doing what? What interests you?
Two that come to mind: the big one is Data Entry. There are a lot of data entry jobs with the IRS, but they tend to be seasonal, with several months of no work. Another related one is Medical Coding and Billing. These employees work in doctors offices processing billing, making sure the right procedure codes are applied.
You may want to consider call center opportunities. You will have to talk to people, but, it will be on the phone or thru the computer. These can turn into some good paying opportunities, esp. if you work in the Insurance industry. Some of these even have work from home opportunities! I believe the Marriott Hotel is one of these.
Us introverts have it rough! I found that I do okay if I am playing a role, and the person I am interacting with recognizes that I have answers. I was a police officer for 25 years! I drew my confidence from the uniform, and, when I retired from that and found a new job, it was like starting all over! And then this new job required public speaking. yikes!
I still have trouble deciding to "join" something, like, going to a meeting all by myself where I don't know anyone! I found, overall, that dealing with the public was a whole lot easier than dealing with co-workers! One thing I did learn throughout life is that there is a difference between being introverted and lacking self confidence. I found that as my self-confidence grew, my introvertedness diminished. Food for thought.
I hate when people tell us we need to change, and "get out of our comfort zone." But, being an introvert can in fact hold you back. I had dodged positions for 25 years because they required public speaking. However, once I actually started doing it, at the new job, I found that I enjoyed it! (It was teaching a 2-hr class 3-times a week, same presentation, over and over, which gave me time to work on it and make changes).
best of luck!
What do you mean, you love to work? Doing what? What interests you?
Two that come to mind: the big one is Data Entry. There are a lot of data entry jobs with the IRS, but they tend to be seasonal, with several months of no work. Another related one is Medical Coding and Billing. These employees work in doctors offices processing billing, making sure the right procedure codes are applied.
You may want to consider call center opportunities. You will have to talk to people, but, it will be on the phone or thru the computer. These can turn into some good paying opportunities, esp. if you work in the Insurance industry. Some of these even have work from home opportunities! I believe the Marriott Hotel is one of these.
Us introverts have it rough! I found that I do okay if I am playing a role, and the person I am interacting with recognizes that I have answers. I was a police officer for 25 years! I drew my confidence from the uniform, and, when I retired from that and found a new job, it was like starting all over! And then this new job required public speaking. yikes!
I still have trouble deciding to "join" something, like, going to a meeting all by myself where I don't know anyone! I found, overall, that dealing with the public was a whole lot easier than dealing with co-workers! One thing I did learn throughout life is that there is a difference between being introverted and lacking self confidence. I found that as my self-confidence grew, my introvertedness diminished. Food for thought.
I hate when people tell us we need to change, and "get out of our comfort zone." But, being an introvert can in fact hold you back. I had dodged positions for 25 years because they required public speaking. However, once I actually started doing it, at the new job, I found that I enjoyed it! (It was teaching a 2-hr class 3-times a week, same presentation, over and over, which gave me time to work on it and make changes).
best of luck!
Julia Kramka
Systems Specialist
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Portland, Oregon
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Julia’s Answer
Hi Ashley,
I have worked in customer-facing roles and a few years ago, I decided to step away from that. I now work in Operations, where my customers are also my colleagues. This change is helpful for me because I can have a slightly less formal rapport with my colleagues, and I often interact with them over slack, email, or even text.
I would recommend looking into entry-level operations positions in smaller companies. Starting in office administration or IT is also a good start. These jobs involve a lot of spreadsheets, copy editing, and data entry - mostly repetitive tasks that allow me to listen to music or podcasts while I knock it out. I can be in the zone and super productive while hardly speaking to anyone all day - I can even work from home with my dog :)
I have worked in customer-facing roles and a few years ago, I decided to step away from that. I now work in Operations, where my customers are also my colleagues. This change is helpful for me because I can have a slightly less formal rapport with my colleagues, and I often interact with them over slack, email, or even text.
I would recommend looking into entry-level operations positions in smaller companies. Starting in office administration or IT is also a good start. These jobs involve a lot of spreadsheets, copy editing, and data entry - mostly repetitive tasks that allow me to listen to music or podcasts while I knock it out. I can be in the zone and super productive while hardly speaking to anyone all day - I can even work from home with my dog :)
Richard Sumpter
Finance
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Richard’s Answer
Hey Ashley,
I think there are plenty of jobs with minimal interaction with people, however, there will always be an element of this with all roles.
You should focus on what your interests are and try to find something within that field.
Some roles that come to mind, developer, coder, researcher, data entry. Some business intelligence roles/analysis have the wizards behind the scenes that feed their findings to their manager who delivers them to the stakeholders asking the questions.
I think there are plenty of jobs with minimal interaction with people, however, there will always be an element of this with all roles.
You should focus on what your interests are and try to find something within that field.
Some roles that come to mind, developer, coder, researcher, data entry. Some business intelligence roles/analysis have the wizards behind the scenes that feed their findings to their manager who delivers them to the stakeholders asking the questions.
Cindie Horton
Sr. Manager - Data Privacy
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Dallas, Texas
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Cindie’s Answer
Hi Ashley. I think there are many jobs/professions where you don't have to necessarily deal with people the whole time. I think the main thing for you to do is figure out what it is that interests you and what your strengths are. For example, if you like doing research and synthesizing information to come up with insights or ideas, you might be a lawyer or paralegal. If you like math and technology, you could be a software developer. If you like fashion, hair, and/or make up, you could be an assistant to a designer or stylist. The main thing again is to find what interests you and what your strengths are and then look at the layers of jobs to see where you might best fit.
I don't know if you know much about what defines an introvert or extrovert, but introverts are typically idea-driven people and thrive in environments and situations where they can think. Although you may find that it is hard or draining to engage with people, I do encourage you to work to form some close relationships, both personal and professional. A network is very important to long term success both personally and professionally.
'Wishing you all the best in your pursuits! :)
I don't know if you know much about what defines an introvert or extrovert, but introverts are typically idea-driven people and thrive in environments and situations where they can think. Although you may find that it is hard or draining to engage with people, I do encourage you to work to form some close relationships, both personal and professional. A network is very important to long term success both personally and professionally.
'Wishing you all the best in your pursuits! :)
Paul Frazier
Product Manager
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Portland, Oregon
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Paul’s Answer
Look for an online technical or customer service support job. There are many companies that offer support via chat or email and need people to respond to their customers. They may even offer PT or flexible hours.
A data entry position could work as well.
Or consider working as package handler PT for UPS or Fedex during the holidays.
Even more general would "back office jobs".
If you do want to push your public speaking skills consider joining a speech and debate club or toastmasters.
A data entry position could work as well.
Or consider working as package handler PT for UPS or Fedex during the holidays.
Even more general would "back office jobs".
If you do want to push your public speaking skills consider joining a speech and debate club or toastmasters.