Pregnant at Job Interview

Sometimes the life is unpredictable. Maybe last week you put a resignation letter on the desk of your annoying old boss; this week while you prepare yourself for some new job interviews, you suddenly find out: You are pregnant!

Maybe at the beginning of your pregnancy, your tummy is still flat enough to hide. If you are sure that your new job won't be a threat to the health of you and your foetus, you might not mention your pregnancy in the interview. You may attend the interview as usually. Even after the interview, you still have several months to choose a proper moment to inform your new boss of your pregnancy.

However, if you lost or gave up your old job because of certain avoidable reasons while your stomach starts to bulge obviously, you'd better be well-equipped with the following tips when you attend your next interview:

1- Don't be nervous or shy when the interviewers mention your pregnancy.

Unavoidably, since the moment you step into the interview room, your tummy will attract a great attention from the interviewers. They might ask you about your pregnancy at the beginning or anytime during the interview. When they mention your pregnancy, you should give them a confident smile to ensure them that your pregnancy doesn't make you panic. You should deliver a joyful ready-to-be mother image: you are happy to bring a new member into your life; meanwhile you are still calm and take control of every part of your life. As we know, every interviewer loves to see a confident candidate and sometimes they will use your attitude towards your personal life to estimate your future working attitude.

2- Don't emphasis that you want a job because you desperately need money.

Every body knows that a person works for earning money, because we need money to pay bills. Obviously, a ready-to-be mother needs more financial preparation for hers coming baby. But remember that: the interviewers represent the employer. They care about how much benefit you can bring to the company, instead of knowing how much you want to get from them. Thus, before they obviously seem interested in hiring you, you should not mention directly that you need a job for earning money.

3- Do tell the interviewer that: During the pregnancy, you can still be a very productive employee.

As mentioned above, the interviewers are interested in how much benefit you can create for your potential employer. Then it's time for you to show off how much talent and proficiency you can contribute to your job. You should convince the interviewers that: Even during the several months before your maternity leave, you can still be very productive in your work.

4- Do tell the interviewer that: Career will always be an important part of your life.

You should tell the interviewer that you enjoy having a career, because a career can make you feel proud of yourself. Even after the childbirth, you would love to return to work to be a cheerful working mother.

5- Dress something that makes you comfortable.

How to dress properly for an interview? In fact, a well-cut dress in dark color can make a pregnant candidate looks more graceful. Above all, your choice must make yourself comfortable. When a pregnant woman feels comfortable, she looks more energetic.