how to get work experience as an "introvert"

Not technically an introvert, but best way to explain it in the title...

I'm a year 3 at uni and basically I'm awkward around strangers, get uncontrollably nervous with shaky voice at interviews, and have a lot of insecurity about my voice (british greek, but have a strong American accent from going to an international school in greece,, then moved to the UK at 12 and went to public school)

I tend to feel like I stick out for having my American accent, whilst not fitting the stereotype of super social Americans that are chatty. And that always feels awkward around people, let alone interviewers who are judging your character.

I've previously done a lot of presentations as middle school, to large groups, but something about interviews is so much worse, especially when they're super competitive at uni (everyone wants to get a volunteer job)


I can't seem to get any jobs such as campus helpers, open day volunteers, volunteer work with companies, because when it gets to the interview stage, I seem to mess up by becoming very awkward.

I've been wanting to apply for more, but can't face the rejection again of just not being social enough effectively,,, especially during group interviews, because I struggle to speak over more social candidates.

Basically, I want to be more social, but I cant get into any jobs/volunteer that will let me practice those skills :-(

What can I do to be more outgoing in interviews? It's hard to just be super confident and social,, does anyone else struggle with this?

I am introverted and struggle more of less like you in social situations and there are definitely more people similar to us than what you may expect.

I have tried to practice social situations through something I am passionate about - for me this is learning languages - so I talk to people who also like Learning languages online daily and this increases my social skills as I have something which I am passionate about and share it with others.

The more you actively try to increase your social skills outside of interview situations with other people eg from clubs, societies etc the more easier you will find interview situations.

Not technically an introvert, but best way to explain it in the title...

I'm a year 3 at uni and basically I'm awkward around strangers, get uncontrollably nervous with shaky voice at interviews, and have a lot of insecurity about my voice (british greek, but have a strong American accent from going to an international school in greece,, then moved to the UK at 12 and went to public school)

I tend to feel like I stick out for having my American accent, whilst not fitting the stereotype of super social Americans that are chatty. And that always feels awkward around people, let alone interviewers who are judging your character.

I've previously done a lot of presentations as middle school, to large groups, but something about interviews is so much worse, especially when they're super competitive at uni (everyone wants to get a volunteer job)


I can't seem to get any jobs such as campus helpers, open day volunteers, volunteer work with companies, because when it gets to the interview stage, I seem to mess up by becoming very awkward.

I've been wanting to apply for more, but can't face the rejection again of just not being social enough effectively,,, especially during group interviews, because I struggle to speak over more social candidates.

Basically, I want to be more social, but I cant get into any jobs/volunteer that will let me practice those skills :-(

What can I do to be more outgoing in interviews? It's hard to just be super confident and social,, does anyone else struggle with this?

Not technically an introvert, but best way to explain it in the title...

I'm a year 3 at uni and basically I'm awkward around strangers, get uncontrollably nervous with shaky voice at interviews, and have a lot of insecurity about my voice (british greek, but have a strong American accent from going to an international school in greece,, then moved to the UK at 12 and went to public school)

I tend to feel like I stick out for having my American accent, whilst not fitting the stereotype of super social Americans that are chatty. And that always feels awkward around people, let alone interviewers who are judging your character.

I've previously done a lot of presentations as middle school, to large groups, but something about interviews is so much worse, especially when they're super competitive at uni (everyone wants to get a volunteer job)


I can't seem to get any jobs such as campus helpers, open day volunteers, volunteer work with companies, because when it gets to the interview stage, I seem to mess up by becoming very awkward.

I've been wanting to apply for more, but can't face the rejection again of just not being social enough effectively,,, especially during group interviews, because I struggle to speak over more social candidates.

Basically, I want to be more social, but I cant get into any jobs/volunteer that will let me practice those skills :-(

What can I do to be more outgoing in interviews? It's hard to just be super confident and social,, does anyone else struggle with this?

Hii, can I ask where you practise talking to people who like learning languages online?