Job interview while 7 months pregnant....

lmvierra

I'm hoping somebody has some helpful hints for me :-) So after sending out hundreds of resumes, I finally have a job interview lined up for Wednesday. Yay! I'll be 31 weeks pregnant. I know it's technically illegal for them to discriminate against me based on the fact that I'm pregnant, but how do I handle the topic of having to go out on leave shortly after being hired (assuming the interview goes well :-)? And no, I didn't think to mention the pregnancy on the phone when we scheduled the interview so the interviewer is in for a shock when I walk in :-P I'm sad about the possibility of not being home with the babies any more, but I still want to give this a 100% effort... Thanks for any help or hints you have!

mommy2jay

I dont have any advice on the interview, just wanted to wish you good luck!

pink.dutch.tulips

speaking from experience ( i was 5 1/2 months pg when i interviewed at my current firm and started when i was 7 months pg) be honest and straightforward with them. when i interviewed, i wasn't showing and at that point it was (to me at least) a non issue. i was offered the position then told them about the pg and how i wanted a short leave (6-8 wks, ended up being 7) starting about mid july. they approved my leave and i was in the office from end of april to the day before i delivered (7/13) and then returned the day after the labor day holiday.

i am eternally grateful that i work at a such a family friendly place.

Mrs.BoomBoom

No advice, but good luck!

MommySteph2009

I interviewed a while back, I cannot remember exactly how far along I was, maybe 6 months?

I did not bring it up and the HR manager did not ask about it, although I had anticipated talking about the after the baby comes plan.  I didn't end up getting that job, which was probably a good thing, as I would have lost our insurance mid-pregnancy.

 

Good luck!

everydayeve

I got my current job when I was five months pregnant with E. I wasn't showing, but did tell them that I was pregnant because it is such a small organization.

I think legally they won't be able to mention it, but since it will be obvious, I think the best thing will be to talk about your plan. Just say something along the lines of "Obviously, I'm pregnant and while I know that wouldn't affect your hiring decision (give them the benefit of the doubt, it will stroke their egos), I plan on taking xx weeks off of work after the baby is born. I also don't plan on being a SAHM and would very much like to return to this job after I have my baby."

Good luck! I hope it goes well! If you're the best candidate for the job, it truly should not matter.

lmvierra

Thanks ladies :-) I'm hoping it goes well!

chrisandsomer

did you ever get this job?  I have an interview next week ( I will be 33 weeks pregnant) and I was just curious what happened..