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Pregnant and Interviewing
Hello ladies! I need help. I do contract work and my current contract is up July 31st. I have put my resume out there just to have a little visibility for when I do need to work again and I have already received 3 calls. Here's my dilemma...I am pregnant and due in August. I need to be able to sell myself, and this belly (I've never had to do that before...) Do I bring it up right away during the interview? Saying something along the lines of, "I'm the right person for this job. Yes, I'll be on maternity leave for 6 weeks August/September, but I'll be in town/available, and I'll be 100% committed until and after then." Obviously not those words, but you get the idea.
Any help is greatly appreciated, this is such an odd spot to be in!
Re: Pregnant and Interviewing
If you're obviously PG, then yes, I would address it in the interview. I'd even say "As I'm interviewing at this point in my life, obviously I want to work and plan to continue working after the baby is here." because really... that's true!
I just feel like by not mentioning it, it becomes the elephant in the room.
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I wouldn't mention it. Either it will be obvious and the interviewer won't want to address it, or they won't notice. If/when you get an offer, tell them that you're pregnant, when you're due, that you plan on coming back to work after the baby is born, and discuss a mat leave plan.
GL!
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Disclaimer: I am not an MD. Please don't PM me with pregnancy-related questions. Ask your doctor.
This exactly. I'm pregnant and interviewed for a job last week. I'm showing, but I don't think it's obvious yet to a stranger. I have a second interview tomorrow, and don't plan on telling them unil there's an offer on the table. Unless you're obviously showing, I wouldn't tell.
It really comes down to what you're comfortable with, though. If you would feel better telling them right off the bat, then do so.