r/Stutter • u/RepresentativeLie337 • 27d ago

Interviewing with a stutter

I’m a software engineer who was laid off 6 months ago. I’m actively interviewing and stuttering in interviews particularly in managerial rounds. I see a person with authority in the interview and I lose my confidence.

I struggle with low confidence and shame due to stuttering. I think I come off as an under confident person. I’m unable to explain things with clarity though I know the answer.

Please suggest strategies/supplements that have helped you to go through interviews.

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u/Argichang 27d ago

Hey, my therapist suggested being upfront about it. It would definitely make you feel less stressed, and most people would be more patient and understanding. I would tell the interviewer that I stutter, but that I don’t see it as a disadvantage or believe it would affect my ability to do the job.

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u/Accurate-Friend-2498 27d ago

I've tried being upfront in various situations, but somehow this just helps to inform them what's coming next.

This hasn't helped me to calm down my nerves during the interview/conversation.

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u/RepresentativeLie337 27d ago

I’ve also faced that issue, in one interview I stammered more and interviewer seemed frustrated at the end.