5 Career Options for Outgoing People
Posted on Friday, December 7th, 2012
Businesses in every industry, from hi-tech to retail, need staff with a variety of traits and strengths. Not everyone is suited for the same job. Plus, that would be pretty boring and wouldn’t be efficient.
We’ve identified five “types” and the personal traits associated with them. Each type of businessperson is ideally suited for different roles within the corporate world: leader, outgoing, helping people, organized, and analytical.
In a previous post, I talked about leadership traits and what types of careers are possible for leaders. Today I’m focusing on those with an outgoing personality.
Check out the list below; do many of these descriptions match you?
- Naturally optimistic
- Eager to meet and greet people
- Proactive
- Others-referenced
- Feeling-oriented
- People/process-oriented
- Extroverted
- Comfortable in groups
- Self-confident
- Enthusiastic
- Gregarious
- Friendly
- Love crowds and events
If a large number of these traits resonate with you, you probably have an outgoing personality.
Outgoing people are suited for many types of jobs, including work in international business, management and entrepreneurship, human resources, marketing, and law.
Strong leadership skills and confidence are essential for running a successful business, whether as an entrepreneur or part of a senior management team. If you’ve considered owning a business or working for an SME, our diploma program in Management and Entrepreneurship helps set you on the right track.
If you like meeting and interacting with people perhaps a career in international business is for you. Often networking and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in business abroad.
Human resources professionals work with all other business areas in organizations to help improve employee productivity to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Having good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to adapt to organizational changes, and being motivated and proactive will assist you in a career in human resources.
Those who are outgoing are also very well suited for a career in marketing. Businesses looking to hire a marketer look for people who are self-motivated, have a pleasant personality, and have business acumen. Check out this article What Companies Want: The Seven Traits of an Ideal Marketer for more details.
Law is another area where outgoing individuals can really succeed. It requires excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, and ability to be organized and detail-oriented. You can pursue a unique and rewarding career as a Law Clerk or a Paralegal.
Based on your personality and interests, what program sounds most appealing to you? Share in the comments!