How can a shy introverted person succeed in a job interview and get the job when competing with extroverts?

Answer 1

you have to see yourself succeeding at it,imagine it as you are falling asleep as a strong confident person,picture yourself at times when you HAVE felt confident,also write down questions/answers that might come up,read them outloud
it really works
goodluck

Answer 2

It really depends on the job. A shy introverted person probably would not be picked over a extroverted person for a job that requiree a lot of interaction with people and customers, but if the job in question does not require a lot of interaction, and shy introverted person has more qualifications, they are fairly likely to be picked over a less-qualified person, even if the less-qualified person is more extroverted.

If the shy person is considerably more qualified than the extroverted person, or if the extroverted person has a low work ethic or is underqualified, the shy person will probably get the job.

If you are a shy person trying to get a job, start pretending to be more confident. It's the classic "fake it till you make it" theory. I think you'll be surprised how well it works. You'll fall into the habit of being more confident, and you'l eventually be more confident. It worked wonders for me.

Also, be sure you know ahead of time what you're going to say. Ask people what kind of questions they were asked at their interviews, and prepare answers ahead of time. Be sure they dont come off as rehersed. Play up your attributes, and play down your weak points, but be subtle about it, don't brag. Also, it doesnt hurt to dress nicely. People respond better to well-kept people than sloppy ones. Don't take this too far though, be sure you look nice, but remember there's a difference from the kind of nice people try to look for their guys and the kind of nice you want to look for a job. Flirting at a job interview is NOT ever the way to go.

Answer 3

Depends on the job. If you're an accountant or a programmer, introvert is good. Quality control, assembly line work, and prison guard are also good there. Most other positions would be best answered with "pretty much in the middle. I usually like other people, but I don't need to be the life of the party, or grab the spotlight."

Answer 4

have good skills. ie resume and try not to be introverted, just for the interview. Be confident and show a honest desire for the job. Practice some answers for commonly asked questions in an interview. Dress nicely, first impressions count and smile.

Answer 5

She can't.
Unless you exude confidence, an employer will most likely not hire you (unless you're a family member or love interest). Think about it, if you were the employer, would you want the people working for you to be quiet, shy, and competent, or out-going, confident, and competent? I would definitely choose the latter. So, BELIEVE IN YOURSELF and project and image that says, "I can do this and I'm damn good at it too!" It is then, that the job will become yours. Good luck to you!

Answer 6

You might be shy generally, but with a bit of effort, you can 'rise to the occasion' and do well.

The important thing is to give reasonable well-considered answers. Extroverts may lose out because they ramble on or try to show off or dominate the interview.

Answer 7

Read a whole lot about job interviews online...
Just type "job interviews" and "behavioral interviews" in google, and you'll be surprised with all the useful information that you could find. I tried this technique, and it really worked for me! I aced my interview just by practicing what kind of answers I was supposed to propose. Good luck.

Answer 8

If you want the job badly enough, you will build up enough enthusiasm and confidence to win the interviewers over. Just try to practice answering questions they may ask and be honest. Good luck!

Answer 9

I don't know what job it is, but you might consider the pluses of being an introvert! This will increase your confidence considerably.

The Meyers-Briggs personality test is often used by career counselors to determine how you might apply an introvert's strengths:
http://www.personality-and-aptitude-career-tests.com/personality-career-tests.html

About happiness, optimism and social self-confidence, this is a good read:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/index.php?term=pto-19920701-000027&page=1

PS. I'm an introvert, and the way I read this article is that self-acceptance is key.

Answer 10

be confident when communicating, use good body language, and above all be well prepared...having conducted interviews for my company I find the best prepared (with traceable paperwork)and confident candidates do very well