I have been a shy person my entire life. I graduated last year, and has since then been working at a restaurant in the kitchen. I do not have to interact with guests all that much, but I think I have grown a lot as a person by getting this job as I have gotten to know many new people, as in coworkers. It took me a long time to start opening up to them, but oh how good it feels to finally feel comfortable.
I want to try to challenge myself a bit more, and came across a job as a sales person that only would be for two weeks at a festival this summer. The description literally said that “you’re in no way shy” and this is why I’m doubting myself, I guess.
Of course I want to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone but I also don’t want to be unrealistic or put too much pressure on my self or set too high expectations.
I wanted to ask for advice here and to see if anyone’s done something similar.
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As its only for two weeks, you could, but sales requires you to be very persuasive.
I haven’t ever worked sales to try to combat shyness. I mean, if you can get the job and it only be for two weeks (still having your other source of income secured), then more power to you.
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I’d also recommend you look into a local Toastmasters to help you combat shyness.