I went for a last minute job interview. My recruitment consultant arranged it with me over the phone for the very next morning.
She sent me a full job description the morning of the interview (I read it on the journey there). After all the details about the role, salary etc she made a point of saying "this is a very male orientated environment, be bold, they do not want a girly girl who will cry under pressure or who can't take the male office banter or that will offended by swearing. I was a little "hmm" at this- doesn't sound too professional.
Anyway, I get there, nice office, interviewer is director (small company, one office, 35 staff only 2 females- young admin girls - my role would not be admin) He got me to answer a few questions, the usual why this company, why are you leaving last job etc then said "let's hear a bit more about you" I got ready to talk about my interests as hobbies, work related events Id attended etc BUT he then asked
- My age (it wasn't on my cv)
- If I live in a house or flat (I answered house)
- How many bedrooms (I said 2)
He then said "oh I live with my wife and 3 kids, do you live alone?" to which I said "no with my partner" He then continued the questions with
- Are you planning on moving to a bigger house anytime soon?
- Sometimes we may need you to work late or change your working days hours at short notice, are there are reasons that you wouldn't be able to do this?
He didn't ask or let me say anything about myself other than my living arrangements.
AIBU to think he was a sexist hit who realised I was in my mid twenties as was probing to find out if I had kids or was likely to inconvenience him by having a baby and taking maternity leave in the near future should he employ me.
It pissed me off actually.