Can someone help me,I have a social anxiety disorder and need advice on job interviews.

Question

Im 23 and been sufferin from s.a.d for years,my s.a.d caused me to quit high school and I havent been able to hold a job for more then 3 days since. During a job interview when the interviewer asks me why I have no work history should I tell them I have a social anxiety problem??? I think that would ruin my chances of getting the job but thats the truth..

Answer 1

find or do something that your comfortable with

like cutting people's grass or odd jobs that dont envolve interviews or working with the public

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Never tell a job interviewer you medical history. Why would he hire you knowing right away that this is someone with a problem.

How have you addressed your SAD? I'd start there. How are you supporting yourself at 23 with no job? I would suggest a free clinic and speak to someone about your problems. it will build your self confidence and help you deal with your issues.

Answer 4

get with a small company

Answer 5

Well, for the interview, I would say that you should admit to having experienced those problems but try to assure them that you do not expect a recurrence.

However...

If you have not tackled your problems, which seems to be the case, I suggest you start there.  I know it's hard, I'm a social anxiety sufferer myself, but it's important.  You might want some kind of medication to help you while you work on tackling the root causes, but whatever you choose make it a priority.  Only by healing yourself can you heal your life.

Answer 6

In some states interviewers are disallowed from asking personal question such as this are u     s. a. p.

Also some places you can't even ask age or ethnicity., etc., etc.

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