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Recent content by Devanne

  1. Devanne

    Learning to be myself

    As I have come to terms with the (relatively recent) insight that I am autistic, I have also come to realize that much of my behavior is simply a parrot of my neurotypical peers. I didn't notice that i had been changing my laugh to seem less "odd" or how often i suppressed discomfort to avoid...
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    Hoping some people can relate and/or advise..

    Thank you for going into such detail in regards to your approach to interviews! While I do my best to appear enthusiastic, I'm realizing that I probably come across much more submissive than is ideal. I will certainly take your advice to heart!
  3. Devanne

    Hoping some people can relate and/or advise..

    So far this seems to cover a lot of things I had overlooked or feel like I'm lacking more than any other reply, so I want to thank you. It helped me realize that a lot of my focus has been on making myself seem like the person they want, but not on how my skills and abilities can benefit the...
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    Hoping some people can relate and/or advise..

    Thank you so much! I'll definitely take a look at it.
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    Hoping some people can relate and/or advise..

  6. Devanne

    Hoping some people can relate and/or advise..

    It's a BFA, so while its certainly no master's, it's still held in fair regard
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    Hoping some people can relate and/or advise..

    I graduated with a degree in graphic and web design, so I'm looking at a relatively creative field in a very competitive market. I have an expansive portfolio and it seems as if employers are impressed by it, but once I reach the end of interviews they seem much less interested. I've been told...
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    Hoping some people can relate and/or advise..

    I'm a 23 year old who just graduated college, and I'm struggling to get a job in my field. I've applied for many positions but the interview and hiring process is so draining that I can only handle a few at a time, and I get so burnt out that I end up flopping any follow-up interviews and...
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