Having a career with social anxiety. Not knowing what you want.
Hey everyone, i’m not really sure what sort of career i’m really wanting to pursue. At the moment i’m looking at law but feel doing the degree alone will really not be enjoyable for me and be overall stressful about the future. Therefore a degree apprentship would be best but i know they are very hard to get into. I also have social anxiety so feel i wouldn’t do my best in an interview style. Does anyone know anyone or is a solicitor who has social anxiety? Is
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Hi, I don’t have an answer but I’m in a similar situation. Would you be able to talk to a careers advicer or teacher about this? They may know more about the subject and how to cope
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by BookWorm578 Hi, I don’t have an answer but I’m in a similar situation. Would you be able to talk to a careers advicer or teacher about this? They may know more about the subject and how to cope
Going to try 🙏 I’ve emailed some firms and Young Professionals and have given me some good hope.
Reply 3
Social skills:
Be open, relaxed, approachable, friendly, lighten up
0) You can try nlp exercises, meditation, breathing techniques, visualisation. You can read books on this subject and there is a wealth of resources on the internet, youtube regarding this subject.
1) Relax, imagine you're just observing or there as a traveller. For example, if you are on holiday, you go there to experience and observe the attraction, you're not going to get anxious doing that are you?
2) Smile, smiling in contagious.
3) Be confident, respect yourself, accept yourself, work out, wear good clothes, feel good, focus on your passions, know you are a good person who treats people well, you have got as much right as everyone else.Think positively, be proud of yourself, do things that make you happy, remember your happy times, what makes you confident? What makes you proud? Do you have a skill you are good at? Do things like cooking, driving, learning that increases your confidence daily. Relax.Have good posture, body language, improve your appearance. Be happy with yourself.
4) Dress well, have good grooming, hairstyle, have good posture.
5) Just say hi or hey to people in your vicinity, who cares if they don't say anything back?
6) Ask how they are, how's everything, how's it going, what's the latest, what made them choose this course, their plans for the future, their plans for the rest of the day, weekend, how was their weekend, their day, what they will get up to, what they got up to, ask them about their hobbies, talk about what's happening. You could read up on current affairs.Talk about the weather or did you see that sports game? Just mingle with them,Compliment them, say "I like your jacket".If you know they went on a holiday or somewhere, ask them about it etc.
7) Be passionate about life.
8) In group discussions, relax and talk to someone close or if someone says something you know, you can talk then. Stay relaxed.
9) Lighten up, have a laugh, laugh easily, be friendly, approachable, interested, relaxed.
10) You can write things down and come up with a rational reframed response, keep a journal of your thoughts, reach out to people slowly
Be open, relaxed, approachable, friendly, lighten up
0) You can try nlp exercises, meditation, breathing techniques, visualisation. You can read books on this subject and there is a wealth of resources on the internet, youtube regarding this subject.
1) Relax, imagine you're just observing or there as a traveller. For example, if you are on holiday, you go there to experience and observe the attraction, you're not going to get anxious doing that are you?
2) Smile, smiling in contagious.
3) Be confident, respect yourself, accept yourself, work out, wear good clothes, feel good, focus on your passions, know you are a good person who treats people well, you have got as much right as everyone else.Think positively, be proud of yourself, do things that make you happy, remember your happy times, what makes you confident? What makes you proud? Do you have a skill you are good at? Do things like cooking, driving, learning that increases your confidence daily. Relax.Have good posture, body language, improve your appearance. Be happy with yourself.
4) Dress well, have good grooming, hairstyle, have good posture.
5) Just say hi or hey to people in your vicinity, who cares if they don't say anything back?
6) Ask how they are, how's everything, how's it going, what's the latest, what made them choose this course, their plans for the future, their plans for the rest of the day, weekend, how was their weekend, their day, what they will get up to, what they got up to, ask them about their hobbies, talk about what's happening. You could read up on current affairs.Talk about the weather or did you see that sports game? Just mingle with them,Compliment them, say "I like your jacket".If you know they went on a holiday or somewhere, ask them about it etc.
7) Be passionate about life.
8) In group discussions, relax and talk to someone close or if someone says something you know, you can talk then. Stay relaxed.
9) Lighten up, have a laugh, laugh easily, be friendly, approachable, interested, relaxed.
10) You can write things down and come up with a rational reframed response, keep a journal of your thoughts, reach out to people slowly
Hello there!
Pursuing a legal career while managing social anxiety is possible. There are more people who are struggling with social anxiety than you realise. You are not alone!
Here are some tips for any interview that might help:
It's important to acknowledge and address your social anxiety proactively.
Engaging with a therapist can provide personalised strategies to manage anxiety effectively.
Remember, many individuals with social anxiety have built successful legal careers by finding roles that suit their strengths and seeking support when needed.
Your awareness is a valuable asset on your career journey.
I hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador
Pursuing a legal career while managing social anxiety is possible. There are more people who are struggling with social anxiety than you realise. You are not alone!
Here are some tips for any interview that might help:
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Practice Common Questions. - Write down typical interview questions and rehearse your answers.
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Mock Interviews. - Conduct practice interviews with friends or mentors to simulate the interview environment and receive constructive feedback.
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Try some relaxation techniques. - Employ methods like box breathing (inhaling, holding, exhaling, and holding each for four seconds) to calm your nerves before and during the interview.
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Envision a successful interview experience to foster a positive mindset and reduce anxiety.
Engaging with a therapist can provide personalised strategies to manage anxiety effectively.
Remember, many individuals with social anxiety have built successful legal careers by finding roles that suit their strengths and seeking support when needed.
Your awareness is a valuable asset on your career journey.
I hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Reka - Coventry University Student Ambassador
Reply 5
Hi there,
I may be able to support you with this as a future trainee solicitor and current LLM SQE1 & 2 student at BPP.
I completely understand where you are coming from here. I used to have quite a bit of social anxiety and would always worry about the interviews for training contracts or internships. I think what supported me was knowing that nearly everyone wants the best for you when you are in these positions, otherwise they would not have invited you!
In relation to pathways, I would definitely recommend speaking with a careers coach and practising different interview styles (panel interviews, one to one interviews etc.). After a certain amount, I became comfortable with them and it even helped during networking events too!
I know of a few friends who struggle with similar issues and BPP provides a lot of resources and have dedicated teams to support with things like this, so do have a look when considering your career path!
Regards,
Farooq
I may be able to support you with this as a future trainee solicitor and current LLM SQE1 & 2 student at BPP.
I completely understand where you are coming from here. I used to have quite a bit of social anxiety and would always worry about the interviews for training contracts or internships. I think what supported me was knowing that nearly everyone wants the best for you when you are in these positions, otherwise they would not have invited you!
In relation to pathways, I would definitely recommend speaking with a careers coach and practising different interview styles (panel interviews, one to one interviews etc.). After a certain amount, I became comfortable with them and it even helped during networking events too!
I know of a few friends who struggle with similar issues and BPP provides a lot of resources and have dedicated teams to support with things like this, so do have a look when considering your career path!
Regards,
Farooq
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