Job interview coaching

Hello, I am a mother of 21 year old daughter who is struggling to land a first job in software development. Long story, she has had several interviews and can clearly do the job as she passes through the technical interview stage but then she fails at the general competency such as team work, feedback etc. She is reluctant to tell the interviewers about her autism diagnosis. She can come across short, does not smile and only asks technical questions when prompted thus seems not interested in the team and the softer elements of job. She has just had the latest rejection, the feedback was the employer thought that the other candidate would work better in the team. I am so sad for my daughter. We just had a chat, I suggested to we look for a coach to help her prepare for the interview next time. Can anyone recommend a coach? Thank you, Dasha  

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  • I can't help with your specific query, but I can assure you that even odd-balls like me DO find appropriate and happy jobs eventually.

    Perhaps it is better for her to keep persevering "as her true self" so that when she does "land that job" she will be fine to just be herself?  Coaching to "get a job" won't necessarily mean she will then be happy "to stay" in that job?  Just something to bear in mind perhaps.

    I hope someone else here will be able to offer advice on the specific coaching suggestion that you seek.

    Good luck to both of you.

  • Thank you, I think there is a balance being being true to oneself and awareness of the environment. Certainly a good point, thank you

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