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[AXXES2]

i feel so depressed i feel hopeless and lonely but im still going out and looking for a job but i wonder if the reason why i dnt have a job is because ..you guys think they can tell im depressed ? but i fake a smile and say im looking for employment and i ask is help needed around here..is there anything else i should do let me know if u have some tips or advice on how i should walk in that place and ask for employment.

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I think it's common for those with depression (and maybe other mental illnesses?) to think that others can tell. I know I've always thought that. My psychiatrist told me something many years ago that I thought would get me thinking otherwise but apparently it hasn't. He said, "we aren't mind readers".

[Agora1]

Hi AXXES2, I remember years ago being so anxious that I wondered how I would

be able to make a good presentation in interviewing. I started out working for a

temporary agency as it felt less threatening to my mental health. As for the key to

a successful interview, I role played. Someone once told me that others do not know

you from a "hill of beans" lol Before you walk into your interview, take a deep breath

and exhale and mentally think "ACTION". You are in the performance of your life,

confident full of self esteem, a firm handshake and direct eye contact and a smile.

The more you practice interviews, the better you will get Until...one day you will start

to believe the part you are playing. Even when I had a job, I was always interviewing

for something better with more pay. It eventually had me turning down jobs.

My best to you always...It will happen Believe in that my friend xx

[AXXES2 in reply to Agora1]

thank you

[Tara52]

Congratulations on continuing your efforts to interview. Yes smiling is a must! 😊No one will know you are depressed so I wouldn't mention it. Let them know of your positive qualities ie; honesty, promptness, hard worker etc... Salary is a consideration but not the only one . Employees are really needed right now so you can ask the interviewer questions about their work environment, health care benefits and anything else you need to know. Best wishes! 🙏😊

[Trainchaser]

It is easy to fake out people you don't know but harder for people you do know.