What are some jobs in finance (especially investing) for a shy person like me?

Here's the deal. I went back to school and last spring graduated Magna *** Laude with a BBA in finance. I tried to get an internship with an investment firm but couldn't. I do not want to move. I have held a steady job for 8+ years. I have been investing for five years but I have no work experience in investing and after talking to companies like Edward Jones, Axa Advisors, etc. I found out the entire industry basically works the same way. You are an independent rep, you have to find your own clients, and you get paid on commission. This BLOWS dead bears. I would suck at that. I am a terribly shy and introverted person. I started looking for investment positions at banks. I was told by one interviewer my degree meant nothing, would not help me get higher faster, that I had to start at the bottom (teller $8/hour) no matter what and that I would most likely never get into the investment department. I don't even know what kind of a job to look for any more.

It depends on where you live, but have you considered working with Capital Research & Management Company, the investment advisor to the American Funds? The American Funds have about $900 Billion under mgmt, $1.2 Trillion if you include the pension and trust side fo the business.

WOW...... As far as the bank goes....I have a foster sister that went into banking with a degree in Speech.. She's now one of the top bank investors. While it's true that for most places, a degree means nothing without experience. I'm not exactly sure where about she started at but it definitely was NOT a teller. Look around at other banks and check into that. The person that interviewed you and told you what he/she said was very unprofessional. They're supposed to build you up not knock you down flat on your face like that.
While you're looking...maybe look into working part time from home til you find what you're looking for? Who knows? You might find a home based business that allows you to learn better self confidence and overcome your shyness. I found a great business online that's helping me get over my shyness in a big way through http://www.mywayoutonline.com/ access code 108306 . It's worth checking into and can help bring some additional income til you find what you really want and teach you in so many ways to overcome obstacles. You just never know.
Good luck!