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vocational rehab counsler interview
I am 25 years old and I have a interview with my Vocational rehab counselor at Good will a Vocational rehab counselor is somebody who helps people that have disabilities get jobs that doesn't affect their SSI money . The Interview is this Tuesday so I need answers ASAP! I have no idea what to wear to meet my vocational rehab counselor for the first meeting and I don't have any dress pants and all I have is flip flops blue jeans and some nice blouses please help . also when I had the pone interview they asked me if I had any problems with speaking in front of a large crowd but I told them no so but in reality I have social Anxiety disorder and I am scared to death that I am going to freak even though the oral presentation is only in front of 7 or 8 people please help me so I don't be as nervous this Tuesday . also my cousin told me I don't need to smoke right before the interview is she right ? Thanks .
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First of all relax; I too am disabled and while I am older than you, I'm retirement age. I too have let my wardrobe go a bit as I no longer need to dress for success as they say. The people at goodwill will understand this. If you can see if a friend or a relative might have a pair of shoes, that are in good condition, that will fit you properly you can borrow. If no the flip flops will have to do. The same with a pair of slacks or a skirt. If not the jeans will have to do. Just make sure they are clean and serviceable. You may even want to iron them for the occasion.
If you need to smoke before your interview do so, it will help calm you down. Just do so in the designated smoking area.
Now as for your social Anxiety disorder; this is tougher to control but you can do so if you remain calm. I suggest you inform the interviewer of this and they will do what they can to help you relax.
When I first started selling as a sales representative I had to get up in front of groups of people to give presentations. While I don't suffer from anxiety disorder the thought of standing up in front of people and making a fool of myself scared me stiff.
There are two schools of thought of how to get over these problems. One way is to picture in your mind that everyone in your audience is naked and of course you are fully dressed. This works for some people. What worked for me best was the second way. I found someone in the audience I could make eye contact with. Someone who seemed friendly and I spoke to that person directly focusing on him or her and blocking everyone else out. In this way you are not talking to a group you are talking to one person just as if you were sitting across from each other or on the phone with each other.
The second way worked best for me, although it was fun to picture everyone naked. After a while I got use to talking to groups of people and I was able to move my eyes around the room and focus on different people at different times.
Most importantly to answer your question. Dress as best you can for your interview. Just make sure whatever you wear is clean and presentable. If you need to smoke then do so as it will help you stay calm. Tell the interviewer about your social Anxiety disorder. If he/she asks why you did not say anything during the phone interview just say you want this interview so badly you failed to mention it and apologize.
Good luck, stay relaxed and just be yourself.
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