| Next time you interview address this head on. The jobs that are accessible are the jobs that you want to do. Interviewers are mis-judging you and that's not fair. When they get to the section that says "how would your friends/colleagues describe you" use it as an example that puts their mind at rest. Say "oh sure, people that don't know me well may think I'm introverted, however as they get to know me they'll see that I'm just naturally a good listener. That's the role I take in a group setting and I enjoy it. It's quite a rare skill, usually people are fighting to be heard. My friends would describe me as a deep thinker and while I maybe shy in a new environment, it only takes a little while for me to integrate and feel at home in a new team. I have deep interests in X & Y and these complement my skills in technology" Hiring managers know people are nervous at interview stage, check the 'team player' box by mentioning clubs, friends or other hobbies. If anyone here wants interview practice, improvised discussion, improved speaking register, removing the perception of introversion, I'd be happy to jump on a Skype call/chat to help. We can chat about web stuff, projects and hopefully in exchange I can fill in some gaps on my technical knowledge while we talk. I know exactly what it's like. After I finished my CS degree I worked for a short while as an I.T recruiter to learn the industry from the other side and pick what field I should go into. I was on the hiring side of the table and I had to help people get past the nerves so they would do their best. It drained me to be in a job that involved talking all day but long term it really improved how I express myself and how I respond during interviews. If anyone wants to chat my email is my username at gmail dot com. |