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Old Jan 09, 2016, 12:32 AM
anon72219
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Originally Posted by Hypopup View Post
I just worry about whether or not they would hire me when I didn't have passion but I guess I could try all the things you said. I know that honesty is a good quality and hard working which I do have but for some reason I always think about the competition. I feel like even though I am being honest about my traits they might be interpreted as kiss up answers because people say those things dishonestly in interviews. Could they tell that I am being honest? I don't know I know I shouldn't worry about the competition but I can't help it because I know they typically only have one position. As far as the creative side that would be a reasonable way to stand out but there might be something that another candidate has that stands out just as much.

I don't mean my depression is a disability (although it can be disabling). I mean I have a disability. I guess that's what I worry about most. I know I am like I say honest and feel best when working while most people would work just for the money itself but I also know I have a lot of baggage. I do not know for sure which employers will really judge me on it. I guess that's part of my disability. I'm not so good at making decisions.
I know I can discuss this with my coach but she really wasn't any help on whether to disclose it before the interview. She just said to ask someone who knew me better. You would think it would be good to disclose that I was diagnosed with a learning disability because it might cause a hiring preference esp if the company says that they are disability friendly but that doesn't mean it's true. The EEOC laws exist for a reason.
I guess I will have to discuss this with the therapist. I just always feel rushed for time..
Sorry I misinterpreted!

Yeah, about that baggage . . . ? Everyone has it. Every. One. If they don't then they will. Some people are better at not showing it is all.