postr/StutterJanuary 20, 2023

First job interview *went wrong*

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First job interview *went wrong* So I’m a student in my last year of university and I have to complete a mandatory internship to graduate. Today I had the interview and I went there with so much confidence that went away the moment I shook hand with the interviewer. I thought I would do good since the place I applied to it’s a start up full of young people, the interviewer was in fact 23 just like me. Im feeling so much shame now, it was such a chill and informal interview and I still sucked, I’m really disappointed in myself and doubting my capabilities on how I’ll handle the real job world. The most annoying thing is that when I had to say stuff like ( sorry I’m feeling nervous) or other phrases like that I was so fluent, I don’t know why I had to block so much when she asked to talk about myself. I’m really feeling so much sadness for myself and I really hope it gets better cause I’m fully aware of the fact that even if I have all the skills required for a job, there always will be another applicant that can easily introduce him/herself and will be taken more seriously.

Themes

Emotional ExperienceSchool & WorkAnticipation & Avoidance

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Shame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & CareerAnticipating Stuttering