When it comes to building a happy introvert life, what you decide to do for a career will play a big role.
Introverts can be very good at a wide variety of jobs, however, some career paths are more introvert-friendly than others.
This may be because they keep interaction with people to a minimum, take place in quieter environments, or allow for some kind of creative outlet.
Keep in mind, that this is not a comprehensive list. And that while these jobs themselves may be a good fit for an introvert, work environment (people, office set up, etc) also plays a big role in job satisfaction.
Let’s take a look at nine jobs and career paths that would be a great fit for introverts! We’ll discuss what these jobs are and why they lend themselves well to introverted personalities.
Academia
Teaching, tutoring, research, and even school administration can make great jobs for introverts!
Teaching, tutoring, or any kind of direct educational role is awesome for introverts because it allows introverts to interact with people in an area they excel in.
If you’re teaching in any capacity, you’ve got to love your subject. Teaching will allow you to connect with students and other teachers who share a deep interest in your subject.
This means you’ll be able to skip the small talk and have meaningful conversations about a topic you love.
It allows you the opportunity to help, enrich, and add value to the lives of your students, which is something many introverts enjoy.
Additionally, research and school administration are typically more independent roles, which would allow you to either dive deep into a topic you’re passionate about or contribute to the growth and advancement of an institution.
Animal Care
Most introverts I know would choose to spend their time hanging out with animals over people any day. A career in animal care would allow you to do just that.
This can mean anything from veterinarian to zookeeper to dog walker or even an animal shelter worker or operator.
These jobs will involve some human interaction, but most of your time and energy will be spent caring for and playing with animals.
This can be good for introverts because it puts you in the position to engage with people minimally and allows you to contribute to the world in a meaningful way, which is something many introverts find satisfying.
Blogger
If you really want to keep your human contact to a minimum, blogging can be a great career! (And in this case, yes, I’m totally speaking from experience!)
Blogging allows you to work completely from home–or where ever you may choose to work. This means you don’t have to worry about being in a stressful work environment or interacting with co-workers, customers, or anyone else on a regular basis.
In fact, the only human interaction I have with regard to my blog happens digitally, which makes this job absolutely delightful!
Blogging is great for introverts because you can write about anything you love and care about. It allows you to feed your inner world and passions, while still providing a service and helping people in their daily lives.
If this sounds like something you’re interested in, I have a whole post on how to start your own blog that you can check out here!
Writer
So many introverts are better writers than they are speakers. As a result, a career as a writer might be a perfect fit!
This can mean working to become an author or journalist, freelancing, or taking on a writing-centric communications role at a company or institution.
People and companies are always looking for writers who can deliver articles, newsletters, website write-ups, and similar content.
This job is great for introverts not only because writing tends to be a strength, but also because it’s a form of expression and communication that’s either done individually or with small group collaboration.
These are both situations that introverts tend to thrive in.
Scientist
Like other career paths on this list, a career as a scientist allows introverts to explore what you find fascinating. This lets you feed your inner world in a satisfying way.
The scientific field is a large one. This allows you to really zero in on what interests you and explore it to the fullest.
This job is also great for introverts because the work you do will either be independent or with a small group of people. And it’s likely anyone you work with will be similarly interested in the topic you’ve decided to study.
This allows you the chance to create meaningful connections, explore a topic you care about, and contribute to the world in a positive way.
Librarian
Working as a librarian or in a library in some capacity is an awesome choice for introverts! This is largely because of the environment.
Libraries are inherently quiet places, which can lend itself to a more peaceful day-to-day atmosphere than other careers might. It’s also full of books and knowledge, which many introverts turn to in order to feed their rich inner world.
Additionally, this job allows introverts the opportunity to help others feed their own inner worlds! This can prove to be very rewarding work!
Graphic Designer
For the more creative introvert, a career as a graphic designer may be a good fit. This can include jobs in advertising, web design, freelancing, or working directly for a company or institution as their in-house designer.
Like many other jobs on this list, most of the day to day interaction would be limited to other people on your design team (if any), the occasional client meeting, and any collaborative work that may come about.
The work itself is likely to be largely independent, which suites introvert extremely well.
Tech Development and Support
Tech development is another career that consists of work that’s largely independent or collaborative within a small group.
Another perk of this job is the wide range of options available to you. You can develop the physical technology (cell phones, computers, etc), or you can be more invested in software (programs, video games, apps, etc).
And while tech support may take a little more human interaction, the work itself of diagnosing and fixing the problem will be largely independent.
This career can be independent, creative, and allow you to add some value to someone’s life.
Landscaping
This career is perfect for the more nature-driven introvert! It affords you the opportunity to spend your days alone or with a small team outside!
This is another career where you may interact with customers from time to time. But the bulk of the work is going to be independent of the general public.
This career can mean working for (or owning your own) landscaping business. It can also mean working for a company or institution to maintain the grounds.
Not only does the work allow you to be relatively alone, but it gives you tons of restorative time in nature. This can be amazing for introverts!
For more how time in nature can be good for introverts, check out this post!
Looking for more in-depth tips on how to manage your introvert work life?
If you want to dig a little deeper into this topic, check out the Introvert Life Guide!
This guide was designed to help you build the introvert life of your dreams. And it’s full of plenty of tips and tricks to help you manage your introverted work life.
It will also help you embrace your introverted nature and build a life to help you thrive!
For more introvert life tips, check out the other introvert posts!
Sound off: What do you look for in a job as an introvert? Tell us about it in the comments!