Making a career choice is not easy. When choosing a career our personality has to align well with the career we want to pursue. For some people who are introverted, despise the idea of constantly communicating with clients or customers and henceforth do not want to get near any sales career.
There are various careers you can get into without having to fear about doing any sales work. And when it comes to sales we mean:
Direct selling to customers
Customer interactions i.e. customer service
Any kind of negotiating
So here are the lists of careers for an introverted person.
BONUS: We have also included the attributes and personalities that best suit the job for you, and listed the average salary package.
1. Accountant
An accountant is responsible for recording transactions and analyzing financial statements of a company.
If you are great at basic mathematics and love numbers then pursuing accountancy as your career is the best fit. Unlike careers that demand constant communication, accountancy offers a haven of minimal interaction.
Throughout your day you will be assessing your companies financial performance and making reports to top executives in the company. This profession allows introverts to harness their analytical prowess, employing their natural inclination for methodical problem-solving and critical thinking.
The salary can differ role to role however the pay can range between $53,000 and $82,500. Usually this comes down to the amount of work experience and level of education (Bachelors, masters or additional certifications)
2. Graphic Design
If you have the passion to design and create amazing artwork that benefits a company, graphic designing should be one of your career options.
The field is growing in demand since the world is turning towards visuals.
You can find jobs in sectors like advertising, marketing, media and animation.
The base salary for a graphic designer is $50,000. The highest the pay can go up to is $98,000.
3. Writer
Under the writing field there a plenty of doors open for you to pursue this flexible career.
Of course you have to have a genuine interest in writing but you don’t have to be the best writer in the industry. You simply have to understand your reader/customer and strategize your idea and put it to words.
It is also important to understand the concept of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to elevate your writing if you’re communicating to an online audience.
Careers involved in writing includes: Content writing and strategist, copywriting and editor.
A content writer may earn between $35,000 to $45,000 per year at entry level. This can grow to up to $65,000 as you get more experienced.
4. Actuary
The role of an actuary is to forecast financial costs and assess risks in the business. Actuaries are generally found in the insurance industry. They analyze the risks of the client and accordingly price the insurance policies.
If you are a math geek then this career falls in line with your abilities perfectly. With a good analytical skills and a strong interest in the field of mathematics, you can become an Actuary.
The average salary of an actuary is $111,000 per year. This is the highest average salary on this list. And it does not include any sales at all!
5. Data Scientist/Data Analyst
These two jobs are similar but not exactly the same. The only similar element you’ll find in these two careers is that you will be handling and analyzing data. Another similarity is that you wont find any sales or high communication tasks needed in both these roles.
Data science is more technical and involves a chunk of data and IT knowledge. Whereas a data analyst uses the data, identify trends, drives conclusions and finally present recommendations.
The median salary of a Data scientist is $100,000 per year and for a data analyst it is $84,000.
6. Media Planner
A media planner is someone who has an extensive knowledge about social media and advertising. They often decide what is the best medium to promote a product or a service, which is quite similar to marketing but very narrowed down.
However one of the required skills prospects should have is good communication. You’ll need to know basic negotiating skills to make it big in this career. Which means an individual who opposes sales will find it difficult or even be discouraged.
But here’s the catch. The amount of sales work required is bare minimum. You mostly will be performing research and creating the best channels for your ads to convert customers.
Media planner salaries typically range between $48,000 and $69,000 a year.
7. Human Resources
Good old HR. Responsible for discovering and recruiting talents, an HR role does not involve any sales.
Perhaps you may need to be a little communicative especially while interviewing a candidate but having good observational skills and the ability to help people and create a healthy environment in the office is beneficial for a HR career.
Having a good ability to understand people and reading between the lines in terms of human behavior is something that most HR's have in common. If that's you as well then consider exploring this captivating and rewarding field where your talents can thrive and make a meaningful difference.
The median salary of an HR is $60,000 per year and can go up till $80,000. When you advance in your career by becoming an HR manager, you can earn a lucrative pay ranging from $100,000 to $120,000 a year.
These 7 careers above are suitable to you if you don’t want anything to do with sales. There are definitely more options available than this list.
But keep in mind; whichever career you choose, avoiding negotiations might do more harm than good. As things go it is important that you have good skills in negotiating because you’ll need it more than you think.
Asking for a raise involves negotiation. Getting that job you really want requires you to sell yourself. All these are necessary for job growth. So don’t let that fear you. In fact, make it a challenge to overcome it!
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