In his “WalletPop” column for AOL, Ron Dicker poses a compelling scenario: “You find out that a work colleague with a similar title, duties and experience is making more money than you. A lot more. You can whine about it—or you can do something about it.” In our interview for his article, “What to Do When You Discover a Colleague Makes More Money,” I share “must do’s” to get the compensation you deserve. Advantages in this arena for introverts are our inclination to do our homework and think before we speak. If you’re inclined to ask your manager to bump up your pay, you’ll score more by doing your research, planning your approach—how and when to approach her, and role-playing with a trusted adviser before making a peep.

Check out “Does Your Occupation Fit Your Personality?” on the Savvy Sugar blog. Here’s an excerpt: “I definitely consider myself an introvert. I love being around people and I can turn on my social side when I need to, but I really do my best work and feel the most recharged when I’m alone. My job, happily, strikes the perfect balance for me. How about you? Does your role at work mesh with your personality?”

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Why don’t your prospective employers, clients, and other key players follow up with you when they say they will? Don’t they take you seriously?
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Keith Ferrazzi had me laughing out loud in a plug he did today for my recent interview with Tahl Raz, co-author of his bestseller, Never Eat Alone: “So many people (and introverts are especially guilty of this), assume that you have to be like a Golden Retriever in a business suit to expand your circle and get noticed.” By now, you must know you can climb as high as you’d like (or go wherever you want) even as a more placid Basset Hound. Ferrazzi was spreading the word about my chat with Raz on his myGreenlight Social Capitalist Skills Session in which I offer my live coaching input to six challenges Raz poses. If you missed our interview, check out the transcript. Also, don’t miss Raz’s humorous story about hiding in the bathroom at his own parties.

What do you offer your employers, clients, and other stakeholders that makes a difference to them? Who else can spell out that difference for you?

It may come as a relief to you as an introvert that you don’t have to be the only one tooting your horn. In fact, whether you’re looking for a job or for more clients, there’s nothing like your bosses, colleagues, and clients singing your praises. Of course, don’t be shy about providing them with a song sheet.
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You’re not wild about promoting yourself yet you’re passionate about learning and sharing your knowledge? Listen to quick tips from my book, Self-Promotion for Introverts®, about positioning yourself and your business as the “go-to” experts—at “Book Buzz” on SBTV.com today.

When you think of diversity and inclusion, accepting people of different races, religions, cultures, and gender orientations might come to mind. However, another important aspect of diversity is also accepting people of different personality types—and learning to work well with and manage people whose styles are different from your own. (more…)

Gaining expertise – and letting people know about it – is one of the ways we can really distinguish ourselves as introverts. I’ve heard so many introverts say, “I’m no expert.” We tend to downplay our accomplishments. However, what good does that do us or the people whom we’d like to benefit from our contributions?
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It is one of the best ways to expand your professional network, there’s no limit to how often you can do it, and it’s free. If you haven’t gone on an informational interview lately, why not set one up today? This time tested tactic will help you land your next job, take your career to the next level, and get new clients. (more…)

With six applicants for every job opening, unemployment climbing over the 10 percent mark, and 36 percent of unemployed Americans currently out of work for at least six months, it’s easy to become defeated if you’re searching for a job—especially if you’re an introvert. Why? Since we’re less likely to be out and about seizing every networking opportunity, we may have a harder time competing in this job market. But is working the room at every social function the only way to find a job?
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