Top 3 Reasons Why Introverts Can't Get An Office Job

1. Asking For Help

Most hiring managers will assume by default that introverts are too afraid to ask for help. They often make the false assumption that an introvert will sit at their computer for 4 hours straight and not get anything done rather than ask for help.

Let the hiring manager know that you are not afraid to ask for help. "I don't want you think I am the type of person who is afraid to ask for help. If I have a question or if I need help, I will let you know".

2. Conflict Resolution

Most hiring managers will assume by default that introverts won't make attempts to resolve conflict in the workplace and will resort to avoiding people / using the "silent treatment" instead. Giving someone the "silent treatment" is detrimental to the morale of the team.

Tell the hiring manager: "If I have an issue with a coworker, I won't avoid them. Instead, I will personally talk to them one on one and find common ground, so that we can move forward as team members."

3. Social Anxiety

There are two types of introverts:

1. Write-offs: Makes excuses, constantly uses social anxiety as an excuse to avoid any tasks that involve social interaction, has no desire to better themselves or overcome their social phobia.

2. Keepers: Is working on overcoming social phobia and anxiety, is willing to put herself in uncomfortable social situations (including public speaking) in order to succeed, attends Toastmasters meetups in order to improve her social skills and does not make excuses

Hiring managers will classify introverts as either write-offs or keepers. For many introverts, it's nearly impossible for them to hide their social anxiety. Hiring managers will assume by default that these introverts are write-offs.

What hiring want to see is whether or not you are willing to work on your social skills. You have to show the hiring manager that you are willing to tackle your social phobia head on. You need to tell them that you are willing to give presentations and lead team meetings.

I am an introvert who overcame my social anxiety. I am now comfortable starting conversations with complete strangers. I used to be an entitled brat who thought my social anxiety exempted me from interacting with people and falsely believed that employers should accommodate my needs. I later realized that it isn't the employers responsibility to accommodate my needs. It was my responsibility to accommodate my employers need. If my employer needed someone to give a speech then I needed to be that person. I started attending Toastmasters meetings and worked on my social skills. I started attending social events and made attempts to socialize with random people. I was able to successfully overcome my social anxiety. If I can do it. Then so can you. Social Anxiety is not a valid excuse. There is no such thing as a office job where you don't have to talk to people. For those of you with social anxiety, you have the ability to overcome this weakness. The only person holding you back is you. You have to make the conscientious decision to tackle your social anxiety head on and you will succeed.