What Are the Best Jobs for Extroverts?

In a group of colleagues, there’s always some that are more comfortable expressing their thoughts, giving feedback and taking the lead. It could be that these people are extroverts. You may even be one yourself? Companies can benefit from hiring extroverts as they tend to be confident, they openly share their ideas and they bring balance to introverts - who are typically quieter and more inward-focused.  If you think of yourself as an extrovert and are thinking of changing careers or are looking for a new job, we list six of the best jobs for extroverts. 

What characteristics do extroverts have?

Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung devised the notion of different personality types. One of these is extrovertism. Those who study personality types say extroverts:

• Are energised from social gatherings
• Are straightforward and charismatic
• Communicate well with people (even in large groups)
• Are confident and like to take charge
• Are resilient and determined
• Don’t like spending a lot of time on their own
• Thrive working in teams
• Are willing to support others
• Like to talk through problems and issues
• Are often risk takers 

Related: Personality Types And Why Employers Use Them

Best work environments for extroverts 

Because extroverts thrive in social settings they’re more productive in lively, open-plan workspaces. So, somewhere like a library, wouldn’t fit with an extroverts personality. Jobs that involve a lot of social interaction either with colleagues or customers are ideal for extroverts. Along with jobs that involve the sharing of ideas or that involve making presentations or speaking publicly.  So what jobs should extroverts be doing? Well, let’s find out. 

Best jobs for extroverts

Here are the best jobs for extroverts:

1. Teacher
2. Actor
3. Store Manager
4. Recruitment Consultant
5. Hairdresser
6. PR Officer

Considering an extroverts personality and the environments they’re best suited to working in, here are six jobs we’ve identified as being perfect for them: 

Teacher 

As well as planning lessons and marking work, teachers provide direction, support and motivation to their pupils. They’re also there to encourage pupils (and parents) to discuss and debate topics and to explore different ways of thinking and doing things. For those who want to, progression to head of department and head teacher position is possible.  Visit Glassdoor’s Teachers Career Insight page to see what working as a teacher involves. 

Actor

To take centre-stage and perform in front of a crowd of people you don’t know takes skill, self-belief and confidence. Something that extroverts often have in abundance. To be an actor you have to be willing to search out opportunities in either theatre, TV, film or in digital content. Getting turned down for roles is part of the job of being an actor, so, you need stamina and determination to succeed.  Visit Glassdoor’s Actor Career Insight page to see what working as an actor involves. 

Store Manager

As a store manager you’re in charge of a team of people who work in the store. It’s a chance for an extrovert to display their natural leadership qualities. Being a store manager also involves a degree of problem-solving and thinking on your feet as you’ll be dealing with customer enquiries and complaints. This is perfect for people, like extroverts who are fast thinkers.  Visit Glassdoor’s Store Manager Career Insight page to see what working as a store manager involves. 

Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment agencies are busy, noisy places. Consultants may be on the phone to people who are looking for jobs. Or, they could be speaking to employers who need to hire. Interviews may also take place in the office, so different people will be popping in and out during the day.  While an introvert may find this hugely disruptive, an extrovert will thrive off this energy.  Visit Glassdoor’s Recruitment Consultant Career Insight page to see what working as a recruitment consultant involves. 

Hairdresser 

Deciding to build a career as a hairdresser could be the best move for an extrovert who sees themself as creative and who likes to chat. With people sitting in a chair, potentially for hours as you cut and style their hair, you’ve got a captive audience. People also see hairdressers as some sort of therapists - someone they unload their worries to. So, being a hairdresser also has an element of caring and offering support and advice to people.   Visit Glassdoor’s Hairdresser Career Insight page to see what working as a hairdresser involves. 

PR Officer

The job of a press officer is varied and can include being the public-face of a business. You may be expected to represent the business at events and networking opportunities. So, you’ll need confidence to approach people you don’t know, and also great communication skills. Working in PR is highly competitive as you’ll be looking for the most and best coverage for your employers or clients. If you easily get affected by knock-backs, being a PR officer isn’t for you.  Visit Glassdoor’s Press Officer page to see what working as a press officer involves.  Related: How to Find the Best Job for Your Personality Type