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My first job interview

Karma

Hello. 

I'm Karma. I was diagnosed with autism when I was six. I received a lot of help and support in my childhood though things quickly got more difficult during my teens with the added pressure of puberty and high school.

Tough times lol.

I'm finding life increasingly difficult now and my anxiety feels like it's at an all time high. I've been practicing yoga in the hopes this will help. 

My dad is very pressuring and he's been on at me to try and get out of the house and make some friends and try to live a normal life. So I have a job interview this Friday. I've never attended a job interview before and I'm feeling very anxious about it. My thoughts are racing with the what ifs and what it'll be like. 

Have you ever had an interview? If you have it would be great if you could share any tips you have here please.

Thanks so much. 

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  • Also, "behavioural" interviewing is popular these days. You might be asked questions where you have to give specific examples from your own experience. You can google "behavioural interview questions" and you'll find things like this: https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/behavioural-questions-for-interviewing/. That might give you some idea of the types of questions that you might be asked. However, as this is your first interview, they'll probably be asking fairly easy questions, as they know your experience is limited, so just answer as best you can and they'll appreciate your honesty.

    And, courtesy of AI, here is how you might approach answering such questions:

    Even if you lack direct experience, you can structure your response using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result):

    • Situation: Briefly describe a relevant situation, even if it’s not directly related to the job.
    • Task: Explain what you needed to accomplish in that situation.
    • Action: Describe the actions you took, focusing on your thought process and skills.
    • Result: Share the outcome, emphasizing what you learned or how it could apply to the job.

    An example of your response might be:

    "That's a great question! While I haven't had direct experience in that specific situation, I can relate it to a time when I worked on a group project in school. We faced a tight deadline, and I took the initiative to organize our tasks and communicate with my teammates. I ensured everyone was on the same page, which helped us complete the project successfully. I learned the importance of teamwork and communication, and I’m eager to apply those skills in a sales assistant role."

    With enthusiasm like that, the job will be yours!

  • in reply to Damojo

    Replying to my own post.... I'm over thinking this, aren't I?

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