postr/StutterOctober 23, 2020

I had my first formal job interview today.

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I had my first formal job interview today. And it went really well! I've worked before but I never had to do the interview it was just a trial shift and then at the end the manager said "You want the job?" To which I nodded. And had the job. This was not like that. This is more competitive with many more applicants for few positions so it is literally who looks best. And so we have to do an interview. I was petrified, I researched and prepared answers to any possible questions so I could at least pretend to be fluant. But of course as soon as I sat down my stammer had to make itself known immediately. So I completed the interview and apologised for my speech. The interviewer said not to worry and that I was obviously a capable and hard worker who would be best suited to the shop floor jobs, (Which were exactly what I wanted!!!!). To finish she told me to expect a phone call in the next few days for immediate induction. When I asked my friends who also applied for the position they said they weren't told where they'd be suited and were not told to expect a call. I did it!!!

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Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & WorkSocial & Relationships

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Hiding & ConcealmentEmployment & CareerDisclosure & Telling OthersAnticipating Stuttering

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