I hate interviews so much. Not only are they stressful, as a high functioning autist sometimes I just lose train of thought. I faked a connection error today but the interviewer probably saw through it. I try to prepare so much but the interviewer throws curve balls and I’m like how tf do I respond? I just hate it I’m a good worker just have terrible interview skills

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What do you mean by “faked a connection error”? And what kind of curve ball?

Hi - some some tips that work for me are: have a mirror in-front of you and watch yourself speak, this makes me realize what I’m saying and how it’s coming across - makes me more aware. Have water or a drink handy, take a sip or two when they’re asking a question so you have time to process it (don’t do this in every question if you’re on camera) lastly, take your time to respond, sometimes we think responding right away is necessary and you blur out whatever is in your mind. Process the question and then answer. Don’t lose faith, you got this. It takes a few tries for most if not all people.

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