Lets turn posting into praxis. Like, I can't even interview anymore legitimately. I freeze up at the at the most basic interview question. My career has suffered because of it. All my supervisors say I take to the job well, and do what's asked of me though. I shouldn't have to deal with this, especially when I'm supposedly the model employee in every job I do.
I got my last 2 jobs through luck (finding the only jobs that wouldn't interview). My current job is something that most working class people wouldn't take. I could be homeless right now.
My outlook is pretty bleak right now, and my degree is near useless.
Can we get a subchapo for jobs and career advice? The DSA is starting to shift into something similar. I think this is especially important to give the left something decent during the pandemic. This sub can focus on both local and remote stuff, hopefully with a focus on worker co-ops.
The Subchapo title isn't important, pick something that fits better if it doesn't pop.
Apply for some jobs you don't want and are maybe overqualified for to get the interview practice. I do it occasionally when I start looking for new job.
Try writing down answers before hand to some basic questions that you think you will get, that can help, as well.
Also, write up a list of questions before hand that you want to ask, like stuff about the interviewers opinion on working there, company culture, what the work is like, etc. It takes pressure off of you to speak and you can ask them follow ups. It makes you look prepared and thoughtful.
Also, at the bottom of your resume, put some of your interests on there. Try to stick to least common denominator type stuff but put a few niche things on there, too. At my last job, I ended up talking with the COO for 30 minutes about college football and Star Trek during my interview.
Look, I've done all that. I don't mean to be short with you, but traditional interview advice doesn't work for me. I got coached on how to ace an interview by my college and professionals in my (I guess former) field. I get it. I had a psychotic breakdown 3 years ago, and can't operate like I used to. My brain is all fucked up and I can't do it legitimately. Reading traditional advice off to me almost feels condescending? I know you're doing this in good faith though, so don't sweat it.