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commentr/StutterSep 1, 2014
1 points

I try to think of short questions that require really long answers on their part. That way I don't have to talk as much, and they're on the spot. I've done a lot of interviews on the phone (with a ba...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 30, 2014
1 points

I think it's like any other job -- it'll be hard at first to talk to people (over the phone, in person, etc.,) but then get a lot easier. Think about it -- you'll have to call other agents on your cli...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAcceptance & Pride
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2014
1 points

I started stuttering around age eight (don't really remember because it didn't bother me as much as a kid). It is also genetic for me, as I have an uncle that stutters and I'm pretty sure my dad himse...

Causes & VariabilityTherapy & ProfessionalSchool & Work
Genetic & Family FactorsTrauma & PsychologicalSeeking Therapy+3 more
commentr/StutterAug 29, 2014
2 points

If you are being thoroughly attentive and show a real desire to get the job the interviewer is not going to care if you stutter your way through it....

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2014
2 points

I stutter and I conduct interviews regularly. It's definitely not easy. Like in everyday life I reword all the time....

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Avoidance & SubstitutionEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2014
5 points

Practice. I am an extremely unsocial person typically and I have had to both do and give an interview. The best advice is to know what you will need to say and be prepared. If you know everything t...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Preparation & RehearsalEmployment & Career
postr/StutterAug 28, 2014
2 points

Stuttering and giving job interviews

Stuttering and giving job interviews I've done a couple of informal job interviews in the past few weeks, where the company I work for is looking to hire and I've been conducting the interview alongsi...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSchool & Work
Overthinking & MonitoringEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 28, 2014
2 points

So there have been times in the past where ive felt very confident for whatever reason and have been as fluent as anyone. Lately though ive been through some hardships and have been blocking more than...

Emotional ExperienceCauses & VariabilitySchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentStress & Fight/FlightEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 27, 2014
2 points

It depends on how much you let your stuttering hold you back. With a mild stutter I see no reason why you wouldn't be able to become a real estate agent. I know stuttering lawyers, notary's, salesmen ...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterAug 26, 2014
1 points

Real estate?

Real estate? Would it be a good idea in becoming a real estate agent? I have a mild stutter :/...

School & Work
Employment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 24, 2014
1 points

I am a life long stutterer and I have my bachelors and masters in chemistry. My thesis defense to my peers wasn't a fun experience, but I was able to get through it. I have been employed for the pas...

School & WorkAnticipation & AvoidanceSpeech & Stuttering
Employment & CareerAvoidance & SubstitutionRepetitions & Prolongations
commentr/StutterAug 17, 2014
3 points

It's been my dream to be a Marine officer but I've had my doubts due to my stutter. Thanks!...

School & WorkEmotional Experience
Employment & CareerAnxiety & Social Judgment
postr/StutterAug 17, 2014
15 points

Just wanted to remind everyone don't let stuttering stop you from accomplishing your dreams.

Just wanted to remind everyone don't let stuttering stop you from accomplishing your dreams. I have been stuttering my whole life. I have lots of blocks and bad stuttering habits But this Friday I fi...

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Hope & MotivationEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 12, 2014
2 points

My name is Jesse. I am 31 years old and have regularly stuttered to some degree since I was in 5th grade. I have had peaks and valleys. Stretches where I speak great and have little issues (such as...

Causes & VariabilitySchool & WorkEmotional Experience
Severity & FluctuationEmployment & CareerHelplessness & Agency+2 more
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2014
2 points

Well, there is wiggle room here. If the disability will directly impact your ability to do the job, it's not covered. For example, someone in a wheelchair can't be hired to drive a delivery truck. If ...

School & Work
Access & RightsEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2014
1 points

As has been said, advertising can be a great ice breaker and can make for a more relaxing interview. Also, unless they told you that it was the stutter you don't know why they didn't hire you. I'm loo...

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2014
3 points

I always like to advertise in the beginning of the interview, just a quick. Hi my name is spyknight, it's very nice to meet you, before we start I wanted to let you know I have a stutter so if you hea...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2014
2 points

When I went to my job interview, it was the first thing I told the boss and after that she was very understanding and all of the managers where I work have been extremly accepting and tolerant. Maybe ...

Social & RelationshipsSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersEmployment & Career
commentr/StutterAug 10, 2014
1 points

I agree with this. I haven't ever mentioned this I stutter in an interview, but interviewers seen to catch on. If you do bring it up, make sure you explain how stuttering won't impact your work....

School & WorkIdentity & Disability
Employment & CareerAuthenticity vs. Masking
postr/StutterAug 10, 2014
8 points

Have an interview tommorow, any tips?

Have an interview tommorow, any tips? Tomorrow I will have an job interview and I do really want this job. And I was rejected by last two interviews. Now I have no confident at all....

Emotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Anxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career