NWR - Job interview!

Blondy214

I don't want to get my hopes too high, but I have been substituting at this school and I really like it! I have an interview tomorrow for a Pre-K Handicapped class

So, a little WR I suppose (since everything seems to be these days lol) I'm not sure if I should mention that I am going on a honeymoon in 4 weeks and need a week off? I am reading different things about this on the internet. On one hand I don't want to risk not getting the job because of it, or come off as expecting to get the job. But I've also read that you can look sneaky by not mentioning it until after you are offered a job. Thoughts?

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Do you think you'll do a second interview in the process? I actually was in a similar situation with a previous job. I was interviewing at the end of November but knew I had 2 weeks planned to go back home for Christmas and a wedding in December. I didn't mention it in my first interview because that was just to get my foot in the door. However, when I was brought back for the second interview, I did bring it up. I decided that while it might be a detriment, they were actually interested in me and would probably prefer to see honesty rather than find out right after hiring me that I had withheld information.

It is risky either way, but I think that that's the best way to go. Hook 'em first, and once you're at least somewhat in good graces, bring it up.

orangehills

Technically you don't have to mention it unless you are offered. But it is better to mention, oh btw I'm getting married in 4 weeks and have my honeymoon right after. If they want you, this won't matter, and it will probably make you look good because you are being honest.

julibug86

As someone that does a lot of hiring, I don't mind when people tell me about upcoming plans after the offer has been made.  I do think it would be too forward at a first interview (like the girl who asked me, "where will I sit?"....that's not a great interview question!).  Although if it's something like a wedding, you could casually mention you're engaged and then the conversation may flow into taking time for a honeymoon.  When I interview, I love getting to know the actual person (not the fake handshake and suit, where you call me Ms. ___ even though I'm half your age).

redjellybean128

I'm a recruiter, so I interview people all day long. I'd bring up the topic in the interview only if asked specifically about it i.e. what is your availability over the next couple months? But definitely mention it at offer.  Most of our clients move so slow to hire that if the school is anything like them, you can be married and back from your honeymoon before they even make up their minds about who to bring back for a second interview.

ETA: Good Luck!

phoenix870509

Good luck on your interview!!! I would let them know about your wedding and upcoming honeymoon straight up. At my very first job interview years ago FI (was boyfriend back then) and I were planning a trip up to NY for a week. I told my interviewer/eventual boss about it and she was like, "That's fine." I got the job at the begining of May and we went up to NY at the end of June.

vk2204

Good luck!! WHEN you get your second interview, I would let them know about the vacation time