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Anon685606 · 14d ago
Senior Project Officer
A childhood accident left me with a stutter, impairing my ability to speak fluently. This has alwsys made job interviews hell and very difficult. Despite advice to declare my disability for accommodations, it hasn't helped. Accommodations are often inadequate, interviewers seem to ignore my stutter, and the feedback criticises me for being "not detailed or coherent" (what a surprise). The stutter always negates my 3 degrees and international experience in interviews. Need advice navigating this
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Flightless Bird · 7d ago
I don't know why interviewers can't just focus on what you're saying and not get so hung up on how you're saying it. Sorry I don't have a better answer but do you think you could get a written reference from one of your old employers? Popping this in with your applications could maybe help them see their closed-mindedness is costing them a really great team member?
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Airlangga · 7h ago
Regional Community Manager
Hey, I can only imagine how discouraging that must feel. Your stutter doesn’t take away from your degrees or international experience, and you deserve to be seen for your abilities. Maybe trying interview formats that play to your strengths or seeking out truly supportive employers could make the process less exhausting :)
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Anon519062 · 8h ago
Administration Officer
Just spoke to a guy in the Air Force with a stutter in every second word if you’re physically and mentally fit DFR will take your application I’m fairly sure?
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Apple · 10h ago
Digital Marketing Consultant
With your three degrees and international experience, you may know people familiar with your work ethic who can recommend you for openings in their companies. This could even allow you to skip the interview or have it only as a formality. Good luck!
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Anon669167 · 23h ago
I'm so sorry you're being treated that way, when you've clearly got the expertise behind you (3 degrees wow).
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