Blend your outgoing group-loving personality with the perfect career.
First off, a lot of technology jobs get a bad rap. Some people believe that these techie positions are just lonely people drudging along in their own little space and little world. To those who thrive on interaction and feed off other people’s energy, a job that functions like this is a nightmare!
But the technology industry has a variety of jobs available that don’t involve becoming a hermit. Many positions require strong communication skills, like public speaking, networking, and writing.
Here are some technology positions to consider when you like hanging, but when you also possess certain creative or leadership skills usually associated with more introverted careers.
1) Web developer
The Job: As a web developer, you will be responsible for designing and building visually-appealing websites. You need to be able to create sites that keep people interested and keep people clicking through pages. To create just the right site, you will communicate with clients about specific goals, needs, and ambitions regarding the purpose of the material that will be presented on the site.
Approximate Compensation: $64,000 per year
2) Help desk technician
The Job: Be the source of knowledge when people need technology help. Communication and people skills come in handy when you are dealing with others via phone or meeting them in person. Help out those in need with issues they might be having with a variety of mobile devices, computers, and other online programs and software.
Approximate Compensation: $50,000 per year
3) User experience (UX) designer
The Job: UX designers help make sure the end product for users does exactly what was intended. This job does involve plenty of screen time. But you also have to be a team player and work with others during development. You’ll do research, meet with clients, and plan out how best to approach and target the design.
Approximate Compensation: $70,000 per year
4) Digital marketer
The Job: Promote products and services as a digital marketer. Work in a positive atmosphere with various clients, exploring marketing from the customer and seller viewpoints. It is all about analyzing data and figuring out the right channels to work in for various products and ideas.
Approximate Compensation: $45,000 per year
5) Technical writer
The Job: Instead of coding, as many people might do in the tech industry, technical writers express similar technical jargon in words. You will get to interview subject matter experts and create manuals and instructional brochures for a variety of subjects. Writing is often introverted; but technical writing involves collaboration.
Approximate Compensation: $70,000 per year
6) IT project manager
The Job: Take charge of projects and lead the way in planning and management. Extroverts in this position get to engage and communicate with a variety of levels of personnel. Help lead projects to successful completion.
Approximate Compensation: $84,000 per year
7) Tech recruiter
The Job: Help others achieve their tech industry goals in the position of tech recruiter. Be conversation-savvy, interact with others, and be outgoing. Tech recruiters need some coding knowledge too. The main skill though is the ability to hold tech conversations and figure out who has the stuff to be hired and who does not.
Approximate Compensation: $48,000 per year
Ready to Make the Move?
Creative Talent Management would love to meet you and your gregarious personality. CTM has numerous technology and creative positions available for you to apply for. Your next opportunity is closer than you think. We are your source for expert talent managers. Get started today by calling one of our experienced recruiters at 800.338.4327.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
