The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide

The Introvert’s Complete Career Guide will teach those who have a hard time talking to people how to gain confidence in navigating the workplace from job interview to office relationships.

So maybe boasting about yourself isn’t your favorite thing to do. But when it comes to getting a job, you need to brag to be seen through all the other applicants. One way to overcome your modesty is to have an awesome resume that makes your skill set shine. Did you know recruiters spend only around six seconds looking at your resume? If that’s all the time you’re going to get, make sure it stands out.

Because you’re an introvert, talking about yourself will make you uncomfortable, but this is a big problem if you need to get noticed. When putting together your resume, think of all solutions, programs, or streamlined processes you have been a part of. It’s important to note a tangible result for these achievements, such as projects you completed under budget or sales targets you exceeded.

The author suggests using the Scope-Contribution-Outcome method. For each achievement demonstrate the breadth (“Scope), what you did (“Contribution”), and the results (“Outcome”). Make each achievement short and easy to absorb, as well as clearly articulated. It might make you uncomfortable to flaunt your achievements on paper,  but this is the only way to get noticed and get in that interview room.

So you got the interview, now what? The introvert in you might freeze up when asked about yourself, because like I mentioned before, it’s probably not in your nature. So how can you help from freezing up when you’re presented with a personal question? Before the interview conduct a self-assessment. Think about your personality and what your talents are. Write down and memorize a handful of adjectives that describe you positively so you will be ready to answer these questions without hesitation. When you’re faced with the actual interview, make sure not to leave out important information. The SMART technique will help you do this. Tell them your Situation, what Motivated you to apply, the Actions you’ve taken in other jobs that make you a good fit, the Results of those actions, and the Transformation that was brought about by those results. This will lay out all of the vital information that explains why you’re a good fit. It’s normal if you feel anxious before the interview. One way to manage the nerves is by what psychologists call the “The Performer” pose. The trick is to come early to the interview and find a bathroom. In the stall, throw your arms into a “V” and hold it for two minutes. This power pose will help you get into a…