Age 31-32 (2) Postponed job interview
The year 2007 began with chickenpox.
By mid February I was cured and allowed to go out. Some rushes remained and even now they sore when I'm too tired.
The job coach had informed me of job offers for the disabled, and I applied for the interview. Actually it was done by full assistance by the job coach. I wrote a resume, but I was dependent on him about what to write, and I went the job interview, which was put off for February because of chickenpox, with the job coach. At that time just deciding to go to an interview, lifting my body to the venue was the work I could at best, even with the assistance from caregivers.
In the interview, I was so nervous that I said many times that I was gonna escape. I entered the interview room anyway with the job coach. I said my name when asked. Then I was asked the motivation for the work. I try to answer, but I stumbled. The job coach explained for me my strength and attitude towards work.
Even though I faltered, I thought I did well in that I didn't escape until the interview ended. Whether I pass or not was to be seen then.
I also thought then that having someone explaining my strong points was key assist to appeal in an job interview. Even now I think it's true to some degree, but now I've come to obtain another point of view. Interviewers may see and want to know your attitude towards your problems because of your disability, which in my case was shyness and nervousness.
By mid February I was cured and allowed to go out. Some rushes remained and even now they sore when I'm too tired.
The job coach had informed me of job offers for the disabled, and I applied for the interview. Actually it was done by full assistance by the job coach. I wrote a resume, but I was dependent on him about what to write, and I went the job interview, which was put off for February because of chickenpox, with the job coach. At that time just deciding to go to an interview, lifting my body to the venue was the work I could at best, even with the assistance from caregivers.
In the interview, I was so nervous that I said many times that I was gonna escape. I entered the interview room anyway with the job coach. I said my name when asked. Then I was asked the motivation for the work. I try to answer, but I stumbled. The job coach explained for me my strength and attitude towards work.
Even though I faltered, I thought I did well in that I didn't escape until the interview ended. Whether I pass or not was to be seen then.
I also thought then that having someone explaining my strong points was key assist to appeal in an job interview. Even now I think it's true to some degree, but now I've come to obtain another point of view. Interviewers may see and want to know your attitude towards your problems because of your disability, which in my case was shyness and nervousness.
Good job, Maitta! I hope you get the job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Chantel I'm doing well although there is a lot of work.
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