I've missed out on a job for the first time ever - hmm could it be because I am a mother??

[Sparklemagic]

I want to rant!

I have had a few jobs in my life and have to say, coyly looking at my feet, I have got every single job I have had an interview for.

First job I've gone for since my DS was born, just had the interview and spookily enough, didn't get the job (for which I am eminently qualified by education and experience btw).

They were very full on with the pressure about having to work three full days (this had changed from the original ad which advertised the job as 15 hours a week). I nodded enthusiastically and said I was sure this would be fine, would just have to check I could get childcare arragements in place, but no problem, etc etc. Couldn't have been more positive but have obviously made fatal error in mentioning that I have a CHILD!

Worst thing is this is a charity post and they should be more understanding of people you would think.

I think it was on here that I read that mothers of young children are the group that find it hardest to find work. This is starting to feel true! I am really fed up and angry. There are so few jobs out there to fit in with taking my DS to and from school, anyway...it's all so depressing.

Rant over.

[LaSenora]

it's annoying but could it also be because you are now out of practice? If it's a 15 hour or 3 day post I'd have thought most applicants would have kids wouldn't they?

[edam]

It could just be that they had applicants more suited to the post. Agree with LaSenora, for a part-time post surely most applicants will be parents? You get a LOT of applications for part-time jobs (hundreds if nationally advertised). Entirely relevant to mention childcare as they've changed the hours since the advert - wouldn't have thought that would be a problem unless they are barking.

Charities aren't necessarily good employers, btw. They can be exploitative and unprofessional. Just like any other organisation.

[Sparklemagic]

yes, you're probably right guys. It is just getting to me at the moment, it's so hard to find any job that will let me drop off DS at school (in Sept!) and pick him up, which I so want to do. I don't want to get into him having to go to a childminder before and after school.

I know you're right though.

[annh]

I wouldn't take it personally. There are hundreds of us all looking for the part-time job that will let us drop off and pick up our kids from school, so the competition is bound to have been fierce for that one post.

[clerkKent]

I want to rant! I have just heard about someone who, until recently, got every job she had an interview for! It's not fair. I was out of work for a year, applying for jobs every day, until finally an old colleague offered me a part-time temp position.

[Flum]

I would NEVER divulge that I had children in a CV or at an interview. Never. None of their business and don't want to cloud the issue.

[iota]

If I didin't say I had children, how would I explain away the 3 yr gap in my employment history? ( am thinking of getting a job when ds2 goes to school in Sept)

[MillionDollarBaby]

SparkleMagic, why don't you request feedback on your interview? it might help you put your mind at rest, also they might have picked up on something you didn't think about.

Agree with others who have said that the post probably had a lot of applicants and that there may have been somebody more suitable. Sorry you lost out, keep looking

[MillionDollarBaby]

x-posts Iota! hope you're well..

[iota]

MDB - hello Just cooking spag bol

[Flum]

career break - too rich to need to work

[iota]

Flum -ifyou were too rich to work they might think that you wouldn't stick at the job

[Tortington]

i wouldnt want to wrok with or for anyone that was so fcking abhorred by the fact i have children and therefore A LIFE.

[flashingnose]

Flum! How's life in the country?

[thewomanwhothoughtshewasahat]

if it's a charity of any size at all it is very likely they will have very strict recruitment methods which would prevent them from taking something like this into account. Also if you haven't worked for a charity before then, someone with the same skills and qualifications who has specifically used them in charities may have had the edge. there are always sector specific things that are relevant to recruitment.