postr/StutterAugust 21, 2025

Should I disclose my stutter before conducting interviews?

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Should I disclose my stutter before conducting interviews? I have a moderate stutter. On average, I block on one or two words in every second sentence. The blocks aren’t too long, but they are noticeable. Recently, I was told that I’ll be conducting in-person interviews for new hires at my company. This is a new situation for me, and I’m feeling a little nervous about how to handle it. I’m not sure whether I should: 1. Briefly disclose at the start that I stutter, so if candidates don’t understand something they feel comfortable asking me to repeat. 2. Or just go with it naturally and not bring it up unless needed. I want to face this situation since I know these kinds of moments will be unavoidable as I grow in my career. But still this thought doesn’t make the process easy, I don’t want the person to think I’m not deserving to take his interview because of my speech. Has anyone here dealt with something similar, either as someone with a stutter or as an interviewer? How did you handle it, and what worked best? TL;DR: I have a moderate stutter and will be conducting in-person interviews soon. Should I disclose it upfront to candidates or just carry on naturally?

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Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work

Subthemes

Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career