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i have my first job interview tomorrow, but was never given any job coaching in school (despite being in special ed). i need some help from autistic adults

Kevin234

for a little background, i also suffer from ptsd, schizophrenia, and bad anxiety.

i’m 20 years old and i’m autistic. so i’m aware that these things are also factors but i feel like my main problem is my autistic social skills.

i’m very very nervous, i’m pretty much unable to lie so the fact that i’ll have to talk myself up is making me scared. i’m also worried that i’ll mess up. i tend to talk way too much about the least important things. i embarrass myself a lot in social situations. kind of sucks

so i guess the point of this post is my asking for your guys’ experienced with interviews and faking social skills? what kind of questions did they ask you? please please go into detail so i can understand. thank you :)

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  • I am very prone  to speaking way too much.  Stick to the STAR technique.

    Have it written on a piece of paper in front of you. I really shouldn't be giving u advice on interviews I am so bad at them myself !

    Tip: Also have some  questions about the job you are going to be doing and know something about the place u are going to be working for. 

    dont worry about embarrassing yourself, who doesn't do that every so often, it just makes you more fun to be around.  So just think of yourself as fun, spontaneous  and a unique thinker.

    the odds of these questions coming up is high

    What are your weaknesses ?

    from internet

    Here are a few examples of the best weaknesses to mention in an interview:
    1. I focus too much on the details. ...
    2. I have a hard time letting go of a project. ...
    3. I have trouble saying no. ...
    4. I feel stressed when projects run beyond the deadline. ...
    5. I could use more experience in… ...
    6. I sometimes have trouble asking for help.

    What are your strengths ?

    from internet

    Here are a few other aspects of a perfect "what are your strengths" example answer:

    • Your greatest strength happens to be a skill you need to do the job. 
    • Your greatest strength sets you apart from other candidates. 
    • You show off your communication skills when you provide the answer.

    the more interviews you do,, the better u get at them. So do as many as you can and eventually you will get one. 

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  • I am very prone  to speaking way too much.  Stick to the STAR technique.

    Have it written on a piece of paper in front of you. I really shouldn't be giving u advice on interviews I am so bad at them myself !

    Tip: Also have some  questions about the job you are going to be doing and know something about the place u are going to be working for. 

    dont worry about embarrassing yourself, who doesn't do that every so often, it just makes you more fun to be around.  So just think of yourself as fun, spontaneous  and a unique thinker.

    the odds of these questions coming up is high

    What are your weaknesses ?

    from internet

    Here are a few examples of the best weaknesses to mention in an interview:
    1. I focus too much on the details. ...
    2. I have a hard time letting go of a project. ...
    3. I have trouble saying no. ...
    4. I feel stressed when projects run beyond the deadline. ...
    5. I could use more experience in… ...
    6. I sometimes have trouble asking for help.

    What are your strengths ?

    from internet

    Here are a few other aspects of a perfect "what are your strengths" example answer:

    • Your greatest strength happens to be a skill you need to do the job. 
    • Your greatest strength sets you apart from other candidates. 
    • You show off your communication skills when you provide the answer.

    the more interviews you do,, the better u get at them. So do as many as you can and eventually you will get one. 

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