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Been job searching for two years Hello everyone. This is my first post and I am feeling defeated. I'm 30 years old have worked in digital communications for seven years. I've been searching for a new job for two years. I've made it to the finalist round of interviews a handful of times but have never been given an offer. I'm trying really hard not to completely blame my speech, but it has really hindered my ability to speak clearly. I have a very severe stutter. I block mostly. I stutter when I'm alone, I can't say my name, and phone calls have become almost unbearable. It's made me feel such shame that I break down and cry after most of my interviews. I try to practice a lot for interviews, but I feel like that preparation goes out the window when I struggle to get the words out. And when I'm pressed on time, I cut my sentences short and switch them out for easier words. In short, my interviews are not as strong as they could be. I've had three finalist interviews in the past three months, but I have been beaten out at the very end. The last person who got the job had half the experience I did. I wonder if jobs will ever find me to be a good "fit" if I can't adequately explain myself. I'm told I have all the professional skills, so I think it comes down to how I present myself. I try to remain positive and friendly throughout interviews, but it hasn't been enough. Does anyone have any tips for job interviews as a stutterer? Thanks in advance :)