Mentioning pregnancy in first interview?

Question

Help! I will be 29 weeks on Monday and I show quite a bit. I work as a housekeeper at a local hospital (been there over a year) but got my Nursing Assistant license last year in hopes that I could work in Labor & Delivery. They very rarely have LNA positions open up so when I saw a per diem position come up, I jumped on it. It is the whole reason I became an LNA. My question is should I mention that I'm 29 weeks along as I will be going on maternity leave in 2 months? Or should I wait  to see if they call for a second interview? I really want this job. I believe that HR knows that I am pregnant but not 100% sure. And if they do I don't know if they will mention it to the hiring manager.

Answer

If you are obviously showing I don't think you need to bring it up - they will see.
Even if you weren't showing I would say you don't have to tell them.  That should have no effect on their decision to hire you do it shouldn't be a topic of conversation in the interview process.  If they offer you the position you can mention it then before accepting the offer.

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Don't tell them. You can tell them after you get the job! Since its per down anyways your maternity leave shouldn't effect that. Good luck!

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I would wait till they offer you the job....they legally can't ask. Just wear flowly clothes for interview.

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You don't need to tell them until it's the required time to mention it before your leave. They can't not hire you over it.

Mentioning pregnancy in first interview?

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