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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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  • Good luck! I remember my first interview - not long after I graduated from university 11 years ago. Nervous as hell! I didn't get the job but it was great practice for the next few months - and eventually 4 months later I got a job!

    Since then I've just had two job interviews - One for an internal promotion (didn't get that) and one for a completely different career (which I got).

    You've got this! The percentage of autistic people in full time work is incredibly low, so if you get the job, well done and consider yourself an ambassador for autistic people! Slight smile

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  • Good luck! I remember my first interview - not long after I graduated from university 11 years ago. Nervous as hell! I didn't get the job but it was great practice for the next few months - and eventually 4 months later I got a job!

    Since then I've just had two job interviews - One for an internal promotion (didn't get that) and one for a completely different career (which I got).

    You've got this! The percentage of autistic people in full time work is incredibly low, so if you get the job, well done and consider yourself an ambassador for autistic people! Slight smile

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