200 Best Jobs for Introverts Paperback – December 1, 2007

A very comprehensive listing of jobs for those who don't list "LOVE working with people!" first on their list of job qualifications. The suggestions in this book include the "why" and "how" that is needed to begin a search for a new career. Well done!

This book is very detailed and describes all types of jobs from the moderate to severe introvert. By reading this manual an introvert will find that he/she has many career selections and that job opportunities aren't slim after all.

Book was okay although it didn't really provide much detail in terms of jobs...while it lists a lot it doesn't have much variety.

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So basically you either get a manual labor male dominated type career (electrician, etc.) or you get a job that's pretty low paying with no chance of advancement. The jobs that required college degrees where in fields I wasn't interested in, and I already have a degree in a certain field so it doesn't really help me. I have been considering a career as a librarian, and this book doesn't even have librarian on the list! (Just seems funny to me because librarian is most synonymous with being an "introvert" job.)All of the careers did not sound promising and I am left feeling even more discouraged as an introvert. I really hope that these are not the only jobs we introverts have to choose from!

This book is an interesting read. It presents diverse lists of jobs (all from the 200 but sorted in different ways). It’s a good place to start for any introvert because it gets you thinking about what will make a job work for you as an introvert.As author of the book, The Introvert's Guide to Professional Success, my greatest interest was in the professional jobs. It reports that the top jobs requiring a bachelor’s degree are computer applications and systems software engineers and computer systems analysts. The top three jobs requiring a master’s degree are hydrologists, environmental scientists/specialists, and geoscientists. There is one top choice for a professional degree: lawyers. The top three jobs requiring a doctorate are medical scientists, biochemists/biophysicists, and physicists. In the overall listing, the three best jobs are computer applications and systems software engineers and computer systems analysts. Read the book to learn about the many jobs that are not in the top three.The method used to identify jobs is important because it can help you decide how well this list mirrors your needs. First, jobs are rated from 1 to 5 on a measure of independence—i.e., being on one’s own to do the work—a lower score denoting a job that provides more independence. Second, jobs are rated from 1 to 5 on a measure called contact with others, which is defined as the extent to which the worker has to deal with others by telephone, in person, etc. A score of 5 denotes a job that requires constant interaction with others.The scores for independence and interpersonal contact are averaged for an overall score indicating the degree to which an occupation is expected to appeal to an introvert. Then all jobs in the database are placed in descending order according to growth potential, median earnings, and projected annual vacancies. This is important job search information and each job is scored accordingly.It’s helpful to consider what is not in this calculation so that you’re aware of its potential shortcomings for you. I’m not criticizing the book’s approach--after all, no ranking can appeal to everyone. As you read the book, you should decide what is relevant to you. For example, the 200 best jobs were selected on the basis of independence and contact with others. What if you are also concerned with being “good on your feet,” which introverts typically are not? What if you love independence but hate networking? Even if the job doesn’t require contact with people--say for example, an animal handler--if you have to promote your services and network to get customers, this ranking won’t necessarily reflect your needs. What if, like most introverts, you’re analytical and thoughtful? Those qualities are not reflected specifically in the ranking of the 200 best jobs. Other concerns that couldn’t be factored in include these: What if you’re concerned with staying in a rural community or avoiding the need to earn another degree? What if you want a job that is socially responsible or deeply and personally meaningful?The book sorts the 200 jobs into categories based on how much training is required, personality types, interests, etc. although these factors are not among the screening criteria for determining which jobs are selected to be among the 200 at the outset.Take advantage of lists like these--any ranking based on best-guess criteria can help you think about the issues involved in a career change--but be aware that there is no perfect ranking compiled by someone else, no matter how thorough. What’s important is that you do your own self-reflection followed by careful study of various jobs that might fill all your highest-priority needs. The best way to study jobs is to read about them and talk to people who do them.

The bulk of this book lists blue-collar tradesmen jobs like plumber, boilermaker, repairman, bus driver etc. Also the supposed best introverted jobs are things like computer engineering, software engineer and accounting. There are a few scientific research jobs in the book.The funniest jobs listed were fashion designer and interior designer, which are entirely teamwork based and extroverted (if you want to be successful at it anyway). I worked in those industries and it was a complete nightmare for an introvert. Constant networking with new clients, meeting with manufacturers daily, dealing with angry & snotty retailers etc. If you were going the design route, I'd recommend jewelrymaking since there's less interaction.Also, lawyer was pretty laughable being on this list. Maybe if you did wills & trusts or adoption law you'd not have any confrontation at work and be alone most of the day.I doubt these "Best Jobs" lists have any valid scientific reasoning to them.

This book brings forth some wonderful ideas. BUT, it is based on some VERY inaccurate information, from the US Bureau of Labor statistics. The BOL gets its information from the Federal Income Tax forms we all fill out. So, if a full time department store clerk teaches one class at a local community college and receives 20K a year from her deceased parents business, she may pay taxes on 70K per year. And if she says on her 1040 form "college instructor" this book will report from the data that "college instructors" are making this much. It will be averaged with the 150k a year computer software writers and stock brokers, who also may define themselves as "instructors" or "college professors", if they teach a course or two. READER BEWARE! This book prints a small disclaimer but is part of a series that has caused mass confusion for job seekers. Keep in mind that government data is often faulty, and the federal government is seldom accountable because it cannot be sued!