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How you deal with job interviews I’m going through a season of big changes right now. I’m moving out of my hometown and looking for a job. For most people, that might sound exciting, but for someone who stutters it feels like a nightmare. I can’t even describe the amount of stress and the thoughts of giving up I’ve had these past few weeks. I’ve always been afraid of speaking on the phone. My stutter is usually more manageable face-to-face, but while searching for housing I had no choice but to call landlords. It was rough, I stuttered a lot, but I pushed through the embarrassment and did it anyway, and I’m proud of myself for that. The real struggle right now is job interviews. They feel almost impossible for me. I have a degree and I’m applying for technical roles, but I completely freeze in interviews. My anxiety skyrockets, sometimes I feel close to a panic attack, and all I can think about is how embarrassed I am. Afterwards, I just wish I could disappear. I wanted to ask my fellow stutterers: how did you manage to find jobs in your career? And how did you get through interviews? I’ve been trying for over a year now, but no matter how much I prepare, I keep blocking on the same basic questions. At this point, I honestly feel hopeless.