{"id":1610,"date":"2024-07-25T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/?p=1610"},"modified":"2024-07-25T14:27:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T08:57:39","slug":"introverts-extoverts-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/introverts-extoverts-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Introverts Vs. Extroverts: How Personality Impacts Career Choices"},"content":{"rendered":"

Think if you have ever heard\/thought the following lines:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOh you are an introvert? You must be so shy around people!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIntroverts are rude and antisocial.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cExtroverts are so hyper, always partying and going crazy!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cExtroverts are lot more confident than Introverts\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Most of us have some or the other preconceived notions about what introverts and extroverts are like, based on what we seem to hear in popular culture, and from the people around us. Now what if I told you that these ideas couldn\u2019t be farther from reality?<\/span><\/p>\n

Not all introverts are shy or underconfident, and not all extroverts are confident or love to party.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There. I said it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, after this earth shattering revelation, let\u2019s get down to clearing the nitty-gritties of what extroversion and introversion are actually about.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Introversion vs. Extroversion- The Basics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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The concept of introversion and extroversion (although, the correct usage, according to psychological theory, is extraversion<\/a><\/span>)<\/span><\/i> originated from the theories of Carl G. Jung<\/strong> (pronounced: <\/span>yoong<\/span><\/i>), a Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist. He theorised that there are two basic personality types, introverts and extroverts. The primary difference between them lies in where they derive their energy (<\/span>libido<\/span><\/i>) from.<\/span><\/p>\n

An introvert<\/strong>\u2019s energy is derived from their <\/span>inner <\/span><\/i>world. They recharge their energy by spending time with themselves, and introspecting about their thoughts and feelings. This preoccupation with their inner world is the very reason why they are often seen by others as \u201caloof\u201d and \u201creserved\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, an extrovert<\/strong>\u2019s energy is directed towards the <\/span>outer <\/span><\/i>world. They recharge by spending time with other people, engaged in activities that provide social stimulation. Their preoccupation with people and interpersonal relationships is what generally fetches them the tag of \u201coutgoing\u201d and \u201cactive\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now that we have addressed the elephant in the room, let\u2019s move on to the features that form the essential differences between each personality type. <\/em><\/p>\n

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Quiet Mouths, Loud Minds- Introverts<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s All in the Mind- <\/strong>They are often described as internal processors, as their minds are always on the go. While you may see a quiet and serene surface on the outside, inside there\u2019s a storm brewing. There are a 1000 different things that are ongoing in an introvert\u2019s mind at any given moment- <\/span>the reason behind their friend\u2019s outburst in the morning, their menu for lunch, the factors that led to the current fiscal crisis, how adorable cats are, the meaning of life<\/span><\/i>\u2026you get the idea!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Think Before They Speak- <\/strong>Introverts don\u2019t believe in speaking their heart out at the first provocation. Thus, the end result you hear from an introvert\u2019s mouth is a product of a lot of forethought, contemplation and introspection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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See More, Know More- If introverts had to be described using a bird, it would be an owl, always seeing and observing, with its big round eyes. Instead of jumping into any activity or conversation, introverts like to observe to get a sense of what is actually going on, and form their impressions and conclusions about it.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Quality Over Quantity<\/strong>– Contrary to popular belief, introverts do not dislike people. Yet, instead of branding their whole contact list as a \u201cfriend\u201d, they choose to form their close bonds with 1 or 2 special favourites. As an extension of this, they are firm supporters of deep, meaningful, one-on-one conversations held over a cup of coffee, preferring them to a group discussion out in a noisy bar or restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lists, Notes and Excel Files- While they cannot be termed as boring people, introverts do love them some good ol\u2019 stability. Not ones for ambiguity and unpredictability, last minute changes in plans or sudden surprises can often throw them off track. Their heart lies in planning, organizing and envisioning, so if you come across hundreds of to-do lists and plans on an introverts phone, don\u2019t be surprised.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Introverts- What It Means For Their Career<\/strong>
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Introverts<\/strong> are more like to enjoy careers which:<\/p>\n