You’re a talkative person – you can’t help it. From a young age, everyone’s told you that you have the gift of gab. You could sell ice to a polar bear. And being around people energizes you.
If you see yourself in any of the above statements, chances are you have an outgoing personality. So why spend your time enclosed in a cubicle for work, hammering away at a computer keyboard, when you could be capitalizing on your extroversion?
If you want to make money and put your charisma to work, consider these four perfect jobs for outgoing personalities.
Sales Rep
For a job in sales, an outgoing personality isn’t just an asset – it’s basically a requirement. Being a sales representative requires you to talk to a lot of people, many of whom vent their frustrations and balk when it comes time to open their checkbooks.
Your job is to toe a fine line between actively listening to their dissatisfaction and selling them a product. It isn’t always easy, but those that do it well are rewarded with lucrative bonuses and promotion opportunities.
What You’ll Need
An entry-level sales representative job generally doesn’t require experience or credentials, though a bachelor’s degree in business studies will give you a competitive edge over other candidates.
Bartender or Server
The most successful servers and bartenders – i.e., the ones raking in hundreds in tips each night – don’t just serve food and drinks. They make friends with their patrons — empathizing with their problems, fielding their questions, and elevating their experience with friendly chit-chat. A bartender’s job can feel like a psychiatrist, babysitter, and entertainer rolled into one.
What You’ll Need
In general, bartenders and servers don’t need formal schooling; instead, they work their way up through entry-level positions like host, barback, busser, or even dishwasher. If you live in California, you will need to complete an online RBS training program (Responsible Beverage Service training), in which you’ll learn the laws, regulations, and best practices surrounding liquor service. RBS certification is mandatory in the state as of July 1st, 2022
Personal Care Worker
Personal care workers are a lifeline for their clients, providing essential primary care and equally essential emotional support. Recently, there’s been an emphasis in the industry on holistic care; personal support workers help with household chores, hygiene routines, medication, and mobility support, but they also socialize with their clients, offering a much-needed emotional outlet.
What You’ll Need
Most states do not require certification for personal care assistants (with notable exclusions being New York and Alaska). Still, people interested in personal care work might find a certification program beneficial, as it builds confidence for an (often demanding) line of work.
Educator
Teachers, tutors, professors, and coaches all require outgoing personalities. Teaching requires a lot of talking, whether lecturing, workshopping, or holding office hours. If you want to use your outgoing personality to enrich lives, teaching is an ideal profession. Sure, it can be frustrating at times (especially when pupils refuse to listen), but it can also be a mutually enriching experience.
What You’ll Need
School teachers need at least a bachelor of education (or equivalent educational certificate). Secondary school professors typically need a master’s or Ph.D. (with some exceptions). Tutors and coaches generally do not need certification, although English language tutors may need TEFL/TESOL certification.
If you have an outgoing personality, consider one of the jobs above. Whether you are just entering the job market or contemplating a career change, these communicative roles allow you to put your personality to effective use.
