His first job. His first step toward independence.
Austin was extremely shy and anxious during his interview, speaking very little. His manager saw past that and gave him the chance. By the time Austin left for college, he was a dependable, valued member of the team.
Austin came to his Jewel-Osco interview extremely shy and anxious. He had difficulty speaking to people he didn't know. He was also highly motivated to work.
He spoke very little during the interview. His manager saw past that and chose to give him the opportunity.
On the job, Austin was met with intentional support. His manager engaged him regularly and helped him build confidence in a safe, respectful way. Over time, Austin became a dependable and valued member of the team, communicating with coworkers and customers more comfortably than he'd ever been able to before.
When Austin left Jewel-Osco to attend college, the confidence he'd built at work went with him.
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