Top 10 Jobs for Extroverts: Career Strategies for Finding Your Ideal Role
Discover the top 10 jobs perfect for extroverts! Uncover roles that leverage your communication skills, confidence, and leadership. Learn how to thrive in sales, PR, HR, and more. Plus, tips for introverts to become more extroverted. Your ideal career awaits.
If you’re reading this, congratulations. You’re either an extrovert or an introvert planning on becoming an extrovert. Either way, being an extrovert means you can sell yourself and your skills to potential employers. If you’re here looking for the best jobs for extroverts, you’ll see that these jobs are ones that highlight the great qualities of being an extrovert.
What are those qualities, you ask?
More importantly, what are those jobs?
Here’s what you’ll learn after reading this article:
· What are the qualities of an extrovert that can help in the job market
· How to become an extrovert if you are an introvert
· What are the best jobs for extroverts
What are the qualities of extroverts that can help in the job market?
· Strong communication skills
· Networking abilities
· Confidence
· Team collaboration
· Persuasiveness
· Leadership
· Adaptability in social situations
· Enthusiasm and positivity
· Customer service orientation
· Public speaking skills
It’s important to realize that while yes, some people are just born extroverts, it’s not always the case.
For example, my aunt fits the mold as an extrovert from birth. My grandma used to tell me that my aunt was talking as she was being born and in 75 years, I don’t think anyone ever thought my aunt was introverted.
But for everyone who’s a natural extrovert, there are plenty more who have become extroverts over time by learning the essential skills. For example, a friend of my brother who I don’t think ever really talked much and kept to himself, grew up and became a lawyer. He was well spoken, outgoing and could control the room. None of these were qualities that he had in his youth.
How can you become an extrovert:
For you introverts looking to become extroverts, this section is for you.
Like everything, it’s going to take some hard work, dedication and practice. Unfortunately, there are no magic pills that turn introverts into extroverts. If there were I’d love to put a link in the blog and make some serious commission from it
Since there aren’t, here are the steps to becoming an extrovert in just 3 easy steps:
1. Have a reason: Know why you want to become an extrovert so when it gets difficult, you can focus on the “why”.
2. Take some training: LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, YouTube, etc. Learn from experts how you can build the skills that you’ll need.
3. Practice and get feedback: practice speaking in front of a group of people. If a group is too intimidating at first, start with your dog, then your neighbor and then move up to a group. Practice and incorporate extrovert skills and habits into your daily routines.
*Note: If you’ve gotten to this point and realize you just don’t think you have what it takes to become an extrovert, it’s perfectly fine, don’t be hard on yourself. There’s good news for you too.
Here’s a link to a bunch of high paying jobs for introverts. You’ll be successful in your career too, don’t you worry.
Now that we have just the extroverts reading, let’s get to the list of jobs.
The 10 best jobs for extroverts
1. Sales Manager
Salary Range: $63,000 - $142,000 per year
How You Can Get the Job: A perk to a sales job is that you didn’t necessarily need a college degree. If you can get some experience under your belt and prove you can sell, a sales Manager job is within your grasp.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: A role in sales is a perfect place to be if you’re someone who loves interacting with people.
A friend’s dad had a long career in sales selling computer software and hardware. He had the ability to connect with people through telling stories that captivated an audience, and he used this skill in his professional life to succeed at sales.
There are Sales Manager roles in nearly every industry, so this job gives you the flexibility to choose an industry that you are passionate about selling a product or service that you are comfortable with.
The added perk of the Manager aspect gives you the responsibility of overseeing a team where you’ll be continually providing training and mentoring younger professionals.
2. Public Relations Specialist
Salary Range: $41,000 - $117,000 per year
How You Can Get This Job: A degree in Public Relations or even Business Administration is a good start. Next, you’ll want to look for PR Coordinator roles or Assistant roles to get some experience before moving to a Specialist.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: A person who chooses Public Relations should be ready to meet with and reaching out to clients on a daily basis.
In my old life, when I was working at a radio station, I constantly was speaking with PR contacts for politicians, athletes, restaurants, etc. That PR person would always be my first point of contact at the event I was going to and would always be there to greet and welcome me.
Since extroverts are naturally drawn to working with all types of people, this is a great role where, like in sales, you can choose the industry you want to be in so you can feel a sense of purpose in your role.
3. Event Planner
Salary Range: $35,000 - $75,000 per year
How You Can Get This Job: You don’t need a specific college degree for this role, and in some cases, might not even need a degree. Having experience planning events, managing projects or programs is what you’ll want to focus on here.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: In the event planning business, your main role is ensuring an event runs smoothly. This could be an event for an individual or a company.
It involves coordinating across a number of different groups of people, so you’ll have to be able to handle a lot of different personalities.
For example, a corporate events planner I knew, was in charge of planning training events for a Big 4 accounting firm at different hotels. She was constantly the liaison between the hotel staff and the Big 4 firm, sometimes having to be the one to deliver bad news. It was a high stress job but also came with high satisfaction (if the event ran smoothly).
4. Human Resources Manager
Salary Range: $66,000 - $126,000 per year
How to Get This Job: A degree in Business, Psychology or Communications are good paths to take, followed by Coordinator or Assistant level experience. Internships are also a great way in to this path.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Ironically with the way businesses are growing today and using technology, the seem to be less humans in Human Resources.
Someone who is an extrovert should be in this type of job because an HR Manager is handling issues ranging from onboarding new employees to letting employees go and it takes a special person to be able to connect with people during these processes.
Being a confident, empathetic and knowledgeable person can go a long way in bringing the Human back to this type of role.
5. Real Estate Agent
Salary Range: $30,000 - $150,000+ per year (commission-based)
How to Get This Job: Like sales, a college degree isn’t required for Real Estate, but getting your certification by taking all of your training and passing your test is how you’ll secure the job.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: You’ll be doing everything from selling, to educating, to comforting your clients in this industry.
When I purchased my home a few years before the real estate market went bananas, I felt like I was talking to my agent daily. He was sending me houses through email or text,
Then, we’d set up times to see these houses, and they were always based around my schedule, he never complained about the time and was always there with a smile on his face. Even one Sunday night, during a snowstorm, he drove 40 minutes to see a house I was about to close on, only to tell me not to buy it.
Long way of saying, the only way to be successful in this industry is by being extroverted.
6. Customer Service Manager
Salary Range: $47,000 - $91,000 per year
How to Get This Job: No college degree required here (but of course it could help), just make sure to have experience supporting customers whether it’s on the phone, at a retail store, etc.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Making the customer feel happy and like they got their way is the key to this job, and an extrovert should know how to do this.
Have you ever spoken to a Customer Service Rep or Manager who you knew was 100% reading from a script? I’m definitely not going to single any companies out, especially no cable companies…that rhyme with SHMOPTIMUM…. Anyway, reading from a script never makes a customer happy.
The Customer Service Manager also has to be able to handle difficult customers with a smile on his or her face, making it even more important to have an extrovert in that role.
7. Recruiter
Salary Range: $40,000 - $95,000 per year
How to Get This Job: A general Business degree works here, and you may be able to get it without even going to college depending on the specific company’s requirements. You will need a strong understanding of the hiring process, the Career Services industry and the ability to connect with people.
Why This is Good for Extroverts: Recruiters are on the phone and in meetings with potential candidates and hiring managers all day long. An extrovert who doesn’t mind talking would be a great fit for this role.
I once had a recruiter working to get me an entry level role in a financial services firm. He would consistently be calling and checking in with me at 7, 8 even 9 o’clock at night, sounding like the Energizer Bunny (I apologize if you’re under the age of like 28 you probably have no idea what I’m talking about with that reference).
The point here is recruiters are consistently talking with all types of people and are usually doing it with a smile on their face.
8. Teacher
Salary Range: $40,000 - $70,000 per year
How to Get This Job: You’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a teaching certificate. The requirements will vary based on state and country.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: Have you ever had a teacher that was introverted? I’ll go out on a limb and say either they weren’t a very good teacher, or their class was extremely easy.
Teachers should, for the most part, always be extroverts. I’m sure there will be some teachers who disagree with me on this, but a teacher who can make the lesson come to life through storytelling, unique styles, etc., is one that will help their students learn the material.
9. Nurse
Salary Range: $52,000 - $111,000 per year
How to Get This Job: You’ll need a Bachelor’s Degree and have completed a nursing program. Different nursing programs may have different requirements.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: No matter what type of nurse you’re dealing with, it should be one that’s going to make you feel comfortable going through whatever health situation you’re dealing with.
When my wife was in the hospital getting ready to give birth to our first son, we had a nurse that was introverted and one that was extroverted. The introverted nurse (who happened to be working the graveyard shift) did her job well but didn’t make my wife or myself feel too welcome in the hospital.
On the other hand, the nurse the following morning came in with a smile on her face, ready for baby to come and put us at ease.
Having that connection to us is something that made us remember the extroverted nurse to this day.
10. Flight Attendant
Salary Range: $30,000 - $80,000 per year
How to Get This Job: A college degree isn’t required for this role. You will have to make sure you are in good physical shape and have experience in the customer service field.
Why It’s Good for Extroverts: As a Flight Attendant, you’ll be dealing with everything from babies crying, to unruly passengers, so the ability to communicate is key.
I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve been on flights where people have gotten annoyed with the overhead compartment space and a Flight Attendant had to quickly de-escalate the situation using their people skills.
It’s certainly a role where you’ll want to have an extrovert who isn’t afraid to be an authority figure.
*Note: These salaries are an estimated range and can vary based on the region.
More resources for extroverts looking for jobs:
If you’re an extrovert looking for a job, in addition to this article, we have plenty of resources for you at Your Career Strategy. If you need help in the job search process, you can visit the website to book an absolutely FREE discovery call to talk to one of our Career Strategists to help you navigate this job market.
If you need some networking strategies to help you during your job search, check out this article.
If the list of jobs for extroverts has got you wanting more jobs, click on this article to find even more jobs for extroverts.
Now get out there and find the job you’ve been looking for!