What are some well-paying careers that would go well with a social & talkative person?

Hello Trisha,

Congratulations on identifying your strengths as loving public speaking and thriving in social environments. Following are some of the career options where these strengths can be leveraged:

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT:
Actor
Dancer or Choreographer
Music Director or Composer
Musician or Singer
Producer or Director
Art Director
Craft or Fine Artist
Fashion Designer
Floral Designer
Interior Designer
Multimedia Artist

SALES:
Advertising Sales Agent
Insurance Sales Agent
Real Estate Agent
Retail Salesperson
Travel Agent

SERVICE AND PERSONAL CARE:
Animal Trainer
Barber, Hairdresser, or Cosmetologist
Child Care Worker
Fitness Trainer
Recreation Worker
Skincare Specialist
Bartender
Waiter or Waitress

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION:
Announcer
Editor
Interpreter
Photographer
Public Relations Specialist
Reporter
Writer or Author

SCIENCE AND NATURE:
Anthropologist or Archaeologist
Conservation Scientist
Psychologist
Sociologist
Urban or Regional Planner
Landscape Architect
EDUCATION
High School Teacher
Instructional Coordinator
Kindergarten or Elementary School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Teacher Assistant
Preschool or Childcare Center Director

HEALTHCARE:
Athletic Trainer
Audiologist
Chiropractor
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
Nutritionist
Genetic Counselor
Massage Therapist
Nurse Midwife
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Occupational Health and Safety Technician
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant or Aide
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Recreational Therapist
Speech-Language Pathologist
Veterinarian
Veterinary Technologist or Technician

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT:
Fundraiser
Human Resources Specialist
Meeting or Convention Planner
Buyer
Training or Development Specialist
Training or Development Manager
Lodging Manager
Public Relations Manager
Sales Manager
Advertising and Promotions Manager
Human Resources Manager
Customer Service Representative
Receptionist
Legal Mediator

COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICE:
Health Educator
Mental Health Counselor
Rehabilitation Counselor
School or Career Counselor
Social or Human Service Assistant
Social Worker
Substance Abuse or Behavioral Disorder Counselor
Social or Community Service Manager

Have a great career!

There are many great careers for this. It also depends on your other strengths.

Most commonly thought, sales or account management are roles that manage and build relationships with people and as you become more senior become responsible for speaking publicly. The main difference between these roles is that sales people are establishing relationships with new customers while account managers work with existing customers of a business. Here is some information about account management: https://www.freshgigs.ca/blog/account-manager-inside-jobs/

Communications managers also have to manage a team, press contacts, lots of internal stakeholders, and often speak on behalf of the company they represent.

Advertising agencies or marketing technology companies are a good place to start exploring entry level roles in sales, account management and PR for these types of roles.