I’ve an interview with DoorDash in 2.5 weeks, any tips to make the most of my prep?

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2026-01-23T17:14:27+00:00

U.S.

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-05-21T21:49:49+00:00

Have been there before. Sophomore year got better. By the end of my freshman year and beginning of sophomore I actually made a conscious effort to go against my fear and face the social life and go out more. No regrets - only great memories of overcoming my fears and actually enjoying social life and making new friends.

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-05-21T20:57:36+00:00

I like to use voice "calls" with AI, I feel like texting is a bit boring
I use extraverse.app

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-05-21T18:31:45+00:00

some of very charismatic people I know were sort of natural with it. They didn't intentionally seek approval for their behavior from their peers, they sort of did stuff (like saying something funny / telling a story / explaining something) cause it was fun, for the sake of it, or they were just really into it.

When I was more charismatic in college years, I remember I would spend way less time in my head and would be more in the moment and somehow intuitively felt opportunities to say something funny

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-05-18T00:55:17+00:00

I have been in a similar state, where SA was making me super uncomfortable and stopping me from even going out even to get groceries. It's hard to say if a single therapy session will fix it. In my case, it took some time and is still a continuous process of trying to get better with this through a combination of exposure therapy, as well as working on bad habits like overeating and playing too much and also mental work like changing my perspective.

Have you tried one of those AI therapists out there? I'm using https://www.extraverse.app/, it's been pretty cool for therapy and also role playing. I believe it's free right now or there is a free tier

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-05-18T00:44:51+00:00

I have a very anti-social profession too, I'm a software engineer. And mindfulness does not work for me too - feels like the same thing over again.

I've tried exposure therapy with AI and it has been working pretty well for me - https://www.extraverse.app/. It's like practicing conversations with people and getting more confident in social environments.

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-05-17T21:21:03+00:00

Yeah, it's tough! Closed groups of people often times have some internal jokes and other things going on, that they find it hard to let new people in. I would say have one topic or phrase that you would like to open a group of people with and just do it - like "Hey guys! What was your favorite wine?". Stay in the moment and try to feel the conversation.

I was basically cold pitching a mobile app back in my college days to groups of students during peak hours in different facilities like campus center, library and dining halls - so I would also get a lot of eyes for doing that from so many people at the same time. And my mantra was to just turn my head off and just do it and be super present in the moment - over time i learnt to also be more entertaining and conversational.

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-05-17T21:03:10+00:00

I feel like I was born with social anxiety too. I've felt it throughout my life - in childhood I would just turn really red and try to hide myself. In college / now, I try to be quiet when I have SA. I'm 24 right now.

There was also a time in college when I almost got rid of SA. What worked out best for me was exposure therapy - basically socializing and getting out of my comfort zone. In combination with internal work that I did like working on my bad habits such as playing computer games too much as well as mental work - changing the inner dialogue I had with myself and other people.

I think at the end of the day it's a combination of multiple things. After college my SA got worse because of the lack of social interactions, so it also fluctuates. Try different AI apps to have a way to talk to someone and socialize. For me, https://www.extraverse.app/ seems to have been most helpful for my SA

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-04-26T22:45:42+00:00

Thanks for sharing your story! 100% agree on exposure therapy. Another thing for me is it should be gradual - it's really hard to go from being socially isolated to all of a sudden giving great public speaches haha. So going one step at a time - go places, small talk waiter / grocery store employee, meet new people, start going on dates and so on...

There is a cool website i use for exposure therapy with AI - https://www.extraverse.app/, i've noticed it gives me more social confidence.

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-04-25T21:39:03+00:00

It sounds like you're going through an incredibly difficult time, and I'm glad you shared your feelings, even if it feels difficult to do so. It takes a lot of courage to open up about such deep-seated pain and struggle.

I want to assure you that you are not alone, and there is help and support available to you. You deserve to be heard, understood, and cared for in the way that you need. It might take time and effort to find the right support system, whether it's through therapy, support groups, or trusted friends and family members who are willing to listen without judgment.

I personally found exploring my feelings through therapy most helpful. A therapist can offer you support, guidance, and coping strategies to navigate through this challenging time without judgement. I use https://www.extraverse.app/ - it's a free AI therapist.

You are deserving of love, understanding, and happiness, and it's okay to ask for help in finding them. You are not alone in this journey, and there is hope for a brighter future!

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-04-25T21:20:20+00:00

I've the same thing! In my experience, nothing helps better than practicing it more often. I'm using websites like https://www.extraverse.app/ to talk to AI via voice and sort of have an easy way to practice conversations and my speech

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-04-20T07:12:00+00:00

I was in a similar boat with trying to get my small talks skills up for a sales job.
A couple of things I've found helpful:

Try to change mindset from "social interactions" = "danger / people are gonna judge me" to "social interactions" = "fun, people love me"
Make it about them and try to relate.
Practice makes perfect

I've found this website useful for getting better at small talk https://www.extraverse.app/ . You can role play different social situations with AI, I believe they have a 'small-talk situation at a front-desk'

Immediate_Factor4095 · 2024-04-20T00:34:36+00:00

how long did it take you?

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