Wish me luck everyone

[kevintheorangecarrot]

My first job interview today in 6 years! I only just come out of a job because I've relocated. I am really, really nervous. I remember when I had an interview years ago they asked me a question and I just went silent and said sorry I haven't read anything about your company.. obviously I didn't get the job! I feel sick in my stomach but I desperately need this job. Money is so tight and I just want to start working again. Anyway. I will update you all on how it goes (fingers crossed)

Good luck , hope it goes really well for you x

Good luck

Wishing you lots of luck

Good luck !

Good luck. Back up, shoulders straight and maintain eye contact.

Best of luck

Best of luck. Remember, you are interviewing them too.

Good luck OP! Cast 6 years ago out of your mind, it's a long time ago and I bet there's all sorts of stuff you said 6 years ago you wouldn't say now! Hope it goes well!

All the best.
Deep breath
Smile
Eye contact. X

Good luck - you can do it!

Good luck!

Thank you everyone. It went well and I did the best I could but they kept mentioning about childcare, asking how old my little one is and am I going to be able to do last minute shifts etc. I said yes I have never been unreliable at my last job with a child. Ever! I've always managed. But she said she's interviewing some more people so I think if they don't have children or have older children then it'll definitely go to them. Never mind I can't let it dishearten me.

Well done with the interview!

Glad your interview went well. Did they say when you might hear?
Keeping everything crossed for you

That is a really shitty attitude for the interviewer to have and not questions they would ask a man!

@kevintheorangecarrot I don’t want to put you off but are you sure you want to work somewhere that’s asking about childcare at an interview. As @TravellingSpoon said they never would have asked a man that. Someone once said to me if a person shows you their true colours then take notice.

@SuperMeerkat I completely agree with you. I thought it was harmless but now I am thinking about it.. why on earth did they keep on asking about it and put me on the spot, saying I'd have to go to work in an emergency to cover a shift, so what would I do for childcare then? I am gutted to be honest. The minute she said she's interviewing more people, I knows I hadn't got the job. I shouldn't have said I had a child. The interviewer asked me and I answered honestly. However at the same time, why should I hide it?

You don't need to answer questions like this! My 'stock' reply to questions of this nature is always, "Are you asking male interviewees this question?" They really, really should not be asking things like this!

As @northernknickers said, they shouldn't be asking this at all - it has nothing to do with the job. DH was interviewing someone and his colleague asked a question like this so he stepped in and said you don't have to answer that - it can be taken as discrimination.