Asking because I will be interviewing for a new role and I’m wondering whether it’s in my best interest to disclose that I have a 1 year old…
I don’t want to be discriminated against but similarly I don’t want to work for someone who would discriminate! Because realistically I may want to work somewhere that can be flexible eg school pick up and log back in after, decent amount of work from home, compressed hours…etc
any thoughts please?
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Be honest - would you be put off hiring someone with a young child?
mynextjob · 26/03/2024 16:08
Malarandras · 26/03/2024 16:48
It wouldn’t even come up in an interview where I work. In fact we are not allowed to ask you such a question.
MegMarchHare · 26/03/2024 16:55
No, of course not, but a candidate might want to bring it up. I've done so (because I wouldn't have been able to pursue the application if the flexibility wasn't there), and was immediately and sincerely reassured... And got the job. Each employer and job is different and a candidate should play it by ear, but I wouldn't want to work anywhere where I felt I would be disadvantaged by this. Some will say to wait for the offer stage, but I'd rather be upfront and confident about it.
Malarandras · 26/03/2024 16:48
It wouldn’t even come up in an interview where I work. In fact we are not allowed to ask you such a question.
TheLurpackYears · 26/03/2024 17:31
Absolutely not and from experience I wouldn't answer any questions or comments relating to family life.
I've never had an interview for a job in my professional role where the interviewer hasn't asked me about boyfriends/ children etc so am much more clued up about this now.
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