how long to wait before outing yourself if waiting for an interview?

mantle

I am hoping beyond hope that I get contacted for an interview for a GREAT job that I have a really good contact for. This would be THE job for me. I have heard they are really slow at filling spots, and even doing interviews. The job opened mid-October. It was posted mid-November. I applied late December after talking to my contact (actually the main person I would be working with). It is still posted and says they want it filled ASAP. 

This job is close enough in connection to my current job that:

1. I don't want to rock the boat too much where I currently am (been there 6 years)

2. don't want the new job place to 'hear' that I am pregnant and find a reason to skip over me during interviews.

 

I am getting to the point where the tummy is starting to really pop and I want to show it loud and proud instead of walking ramrod straight to suck it in, or spend time agonizing over wardrobe choices to keep it hidden. We have 1 more week, then a week break. I kind of figured I'd announce when we return from break since it'll be to a point where hiding it will be ridiculous. Thoughts? 

Kated1023

This is a tough situationt to be in.  I interviewed @ 7 week and got the job right before I was 8 weeks.  I told them 2 weeks later.  I said that I was going to wait til I was in the second tri to say anything just to be on the safe side, but my boss would say, "you look really tired today".  Then when my m/s came into play, I thought,  I need to say something because if I have to excuse myself to get sick, they need to know why.

Don't say anything until after a couple weeks in.  Let them see you and your work before anything.  Or you can tell them up front, that is the most honest.  A lot of companies want the diversity, so being pregnant isn't a bad thing when interviewing =0)  Hope this helps.

jaredandjenny

I wasn't pregnant when I interviewed, but I was taking two weeks off for my wedding/honeymoon right after I started my current job.  I let them know up front.  These situations really SHOULDN'T have an impact on if you get the job or not.  You also might want to let them know right away because if you do get they job you may want to know about benefits (such as maternity leave/short term disability) that you have to wait a year to qualify for.

Show your enthusiasm for the position and definitely let and show them that you would be the perfect fit!  I know there are people out there that discriminate, but like I said, it SHOULDN'T have an impact on their decision.  It should be based on your abilities, attitude, etc...

katiegal

I wouldn't say a word until after you are hired and pass your probationary period (if there is one).  I know it probably feels sneaky and to some extent it is but everyone has reasons for what they do.  If you let them know before you get the job they'll find a "legal" reason not to hire you.  It's much harder to find a "legal" reason to fire you especially if you do a good job.  No one wants to take on a pregnant woman into a new position that will end up going out on maternity leave a few months later and then who knows what from there?