ADHD career advice: job interview tips

A repeatable routine takes the executive-function load off interview day, so your actual ability gets to show up.

The routine

1. Research the company and role until you could explain them to a friend.
2. Role-play your weak-spot questions out loud with someone.
3. Set two or three concrete goals for what you want to convey.
4. Build in extra time — arrive early enough to settle your nervous system.
5. Pre-plan for problems: what you'll do if you blank or run late.

In the room

Watch nonverbal cues, but don't obsess — pick two things to track, not ten. Channel any nervous energy into the topic you know best.