I'm half-heartedly looking for a new job, mainly because my current one combines an annoying commute, and also isn't very fulfilling at the moment (one or the other I could deal with!). I've got an interview at some point next week for something that could be good, and is near home.
I know there's no reason to mention having a young child at any point in recruitment process, but I do want to gauge how family-friendly the company is. Equally, because I don't need the job, I probably won't take it if they're massively against any flexible working (I don't think this is the case, based on a friend who worked for the company).
BUT, I don't want to completey scupper any chance of being offered the job because they think I'm planning to rush off and have number 2 (not planned at all), or I won't put the hours in (again, not the case).
So, do I not mention it at all until I get to a point where I'm offered something - and then find out more about policies etc. Or, do I mention in passing in the interview that I took a period of maternity leave last year, on the basis that if they're bothered, I don't want the job anyway?
Unfortunately its a US HQ'd company, so no info on what they offer/policies on recruitment bit of website.