I remember the press, not to mention all the discussion around Yahoo’s decision to hire Marrisa Meyer at 6 months pregnant. So much noise… obviously this was not seen as the norm.
Although companies are not to discriminate, no doubt that being in your third trimester can be a disadvantage when applying for a job.
The perfect opportunity presented itself at when I was 8 months pregnant. I dared to google “interviewing while pregnant” and was shocked by the number of articles, blogs and chat rooms talking about how / if to approach the conversation with a potential employer. I was set on disclosing first round (my interview was on the phone, so I had that choice). For me, it was about transparency and planning; kicking it off with trust; working for an employer that recognized my value, not situation. After I received and accepted an offer, many persons were surprised to hear I was hired so late in pregnancy. It is still not the norm.
We all should work for companies that provide an equal platform for women and that invest in its people, for the long term.
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