Job Interview Questions: Will be 17 weeks pregnant and have a job interview?

I only have a small bump that I could hide, the reason I'm thinking of hiding the fact that I'm pregnant is because they are not allowed to discriminate against me because I'm pregnant so I shouldn't have to say anything. I really need to get a job and know that I have a great working history but I believe if they know I'm pregnant I will have no chance to get the job. What do you think I should do?

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Everyone who tells you to hide your bump isn't thinking clearly. Look at this logically.

You are 17 weeks pregnant. Most companies have a 3 month probation period in which they can let you go for no reason. By the time that 3 month period is up you will already be 7 months pregnant and there is no way you can hide a pregnancy for that long. Even if you did, you'd be giving them notice about maternity leave in 2 months.

If I were your employer, I'd be very angry that you held the fact that you'd be leaving so soon after your probation period was up. It can only hurt your job. They may not be able to fire you, but they can make your job onerous enough to quit.

During the interview, tell them the truth.

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• I would try and hide it (if you can). They cannot legally ask you about it but if they detect you could be pregnant and you don't say anything - this might hurt your chances of getting a job. So try to hide it well.


• Try to hide it if you can. I know they can't discriminate, but we all know they will.
  If they offer you the job, tell them only after you have signed all of the paperwork and have gotten your schedule. Then they can't do anything!


• i would no way tell them you wont get it trust me iv been there my self 2times love