commentr/StutterMay 23, 2022

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I’ve been through this too. 3 years ago when I graduated I had some really terrible job interviews, which was the most frustrating feeling because my confidence was at it’s height and I felt more than capable for the jobs I was applying for. I did manage to pull off some very strong interviews as well though, and I think a lot of it has to do with “clicking” with the interviewer / interviewee. If you click the conversation tends to take a more natural tone, compared to the forced one where you have to think about your responses more. I accepted the first offer that came my way, and fast-forward three years and I’m still at the same company & they have been completely understanding of my stutter. I just came up for a big promotion to a different department and got it, despite stuttering the entire time I was talking to the department lead. The challenge for us stutterers is to convey our capabilities - you can be as capable as the CEO but if you can’t articulate that it won’t get noticed (during interviews). Sorry the the long & late response but I hope you had good luck finding something. I wanted to share this so you can find solitude in knowing that sometimes it’s just about getting in, and then once you show your work it will speak for itself. Good luck man!

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School & WorkEmotional Experience

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Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment