Greetings. As soon as I mention in interviews that I have a 2.5-year-old daughter, they lose interest. Sometimes they say they’ll call me back, but often they just say I’m not a good fit. I think they assume I’ll take too many sick days. Maybe I shouldn’t say anything about having a child at all?

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  • Never say you have kids.

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    STOP mentioning you have children, the interview is not about your family or personal life.

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  • It is good to be honest, if the employer does not hire you because of a baby, it is not a good employer to work with.

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  • Answer questions on the competency requirements for the role.

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  • People with children must work. That is a part of life on this planet. If you are turned down because you have children, just maybe the person or... company that turned you down does not deserve your employ.  more

  • if you are in a position of responsibiity, your employer needs to be made aware of possibilities and how to be sensitive. As an employer, i wanted to... know if i needed to make allowances for unexpected issues that could come up. to be fair, if you have special needs that mighrt conflict with your job requirements, it would be inappropriate to withhold information and when something comes up , like a sick kid, the boss is left in the lurch and it could jeopardize the whole business. what i am saying is don;t apply for a job that you can't be counted on to fulfill more

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  • Yeah, you shouldn't mention your child and they shouldn't ask

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  • This is very sad! I too mention I have a baby at home. Never thought anything about it.

  • That's the sad reality that employers will perceive you as liability in the name of offs to look after your child to make it worse when they hear... you are a single parent. Your case is closed more

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  • If asked about family you do not have to tell them. After you're hired you may need to mention them for insurance reasons Many employers are no longer... asking about family or marital status. They may ask if you have any other commitments, housing situation, etc. that may interfere with your daily job performance. If they ask about your living arrangements (for on call responsibilities) and any personal life questions, you can answer them with the fact that to the best of your knowledge your personal life will not interfere with the job or something like that. more

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  • Do's and Don't. Not allowed to discriminate. Don't discuss your personal life. I was divorced single parent.

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  • Quiet unfortunate! But this depends on the nature of the job ,and the manager. children are not bad but the age of the child and task matters. most... businesses need time.
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  • Hi , as parents we are proud to speak about our children, however when it comes to business and personal issues it’s best to keep the two separated.... Congratulations on being a parent when having an interview just be authentic, provide only important information such as skills that pertains to the position only . Don’t feel bad if you are not selected don’t give up keep applying . What’s for you will be for you good luck. more

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  • Raising children is noval. However staying on a job get you in trouble because most times you just can not stretch too thin. I can help you receive... passive income by spreading government propgram news to people. Recently we got a farm $40,000,000 R&D tax credit. Don't worry even CPA's don't know. They just tell you that YOU DON'T QUALIFY. Yeah it's only true if you don't know better. Reach out, help is here.  more

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  • Not necessary to mention family.

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  • Unfortunately, you should never mention that you have a small child during an interview. Employers are looking ahead at attendance and your... availability if someone calls out.  more

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  • I would not mention it unless they ask. If they mention they have children use it as a way to relate to them.

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  • You shouldn’t mention that you have children in the interview process. It’s a sad reality, but some employers discriminate against women with... children. Just focus on your skills and ability to do the job, and stay away from discussing your family.  more

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  • You didn't write if they asked or if you volunteered. If they asked the info, that is a violation and they need to be reported. If you volunteered,... stop. If they ask, "is there anything that will prevent you from working xyz" or any form of that question. Know that is the info they are seeking and your response is, "I am fully capable of meeting the demands of the position." more

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  • During your intrview do not mention your family. If you have stable help with your daughter that is your concern and is not even mentioned during an... interview. When I interviewed people and they almost immediately are talking about their children it was a turn-off. You are applying for the job not yur daughter, Your family life should not be part of your office workplace, more

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