When it comes to choosing a career, certain criteria may help narrow down a person’s decision. Some considerations include: salary, education, availability, interest or even talent. But what about basing it off of whether or not you like other people?

According to a recent article, if you are introverted there are seven careers that will help keep personal interaction to a minimum. They are listed below:

• Accountant
• Computer Programmer
• Writer
• Forensic Science Technician
• Budget Analyst
• Medical Transcriptionist
• Actuary

Each occupation above was revealed as a great option for those who, according to the source, “hate to socialize”. And though certain individuals may believe it’s logical enough to follow such advice, it’s hard to dismiss one thing. Regardless of job or environment, communication is difficult to avoid. After all, we use it to assist in remedying roadblocks, satisfying changes, developing new avenues of innovation, creating process improvements or establishing clarification. Needless to say, without communication, achieving goals and reaching success would indeed be difficult.

This is not to say that perfect communication exists in every work environment. In fact, chances are most of us have been victim at one point or another to chaotic offices where interruptions and distractions undeniably comprise our daily routine and productivity. Yet, as The Methodology Blog has covered before, one solution to this problem is to take initiative and lead by example. In Spectator on Biz Etiquette, Slaughter Development suggests the following:

There’s a key connection between good behavior and productive behavior. Etiquette is based on mutual respect. If we take time to be conscientious of others at work, we make it easier for them to be more efficient and more effective at their jobs. Likewise, that effort will reflect well on us. Colleagues will go out of their way to ensure that we can concentrate on our own tasks.

The existence of communication may be out of our control, but the way in which we utilize it at work can be. So rather than entering a job based on speculation, choose one that satisfies your interests and talents. Respect your co-workers with efficient interaction and you’ll set the tone for reciprocation. Contact Slaughter Development today to learn more about how we can help.

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