Should i include in my personal profile on my cv that i'm a parent ?

ssdkck

Just wanted some advice. I've just been made redundant from a position i held in hospitality for 20 years. I also have 1 child who is 11 years old. I went back to work when he was 9 months old. Now having to update my cv, should i include in my personal profile that i am a working mum or should i wait for an interview to tell them.  

Andy_L

Dont mention it at all. At best it has no impact, at worst they will bin you because of the potential risk of childcare problems

pramsay13

I include it as there are some skills or knowledge that parents have that perhaps those without children do not.

comeandgo

I'm on the don't even mention it side.  If it's of any importance it can be discussed at interview.

ssdkck

Andy_L said:

Dont mention it at all. At best it has no impact, at worst they will bin you because of the potential risk of childcare problems

I understand your point of view.  I think some employers welcome working mums and some dont. Its a tricky one because surely if you get an  interview you have to let them know which could also be a wrong move 

Andy_L

ssdkck said:

Andy_L said:

Dont mention it at all. At best it has no impact, at worst they will bin you because of the potential risk of childcare problems

I understand your point of view.  I think some employers welcome working mums and some dont. Its a tricky one because surely if you get an  interview you have to let them know which could also be a wrong move 

No you don't (excepting security cleared jobs were they need next of kin details to check you out)

ssdkck

Andy_L said:

ssdkck said:

Andy_L said:

Dont mention it at all. At best it has no impact, at worst they will bin you because of the potential risk of childcare problems

I understand your point of view.  I think some employers welcome working mums and some dont. Its a tricky one because surely if you get an  interview you have to let them know which could also be a wrong move 

No you don't (excepting security cleared jobs were they need next of kin details to check you out)

I didn't know that, but personally i would have to be honest about having children. Why would you not be, i think it would get you into far much more trouble if you wasnt honest 

Andy_L

ssdkck said:

Andy_L said:

ssdkck said:

Andy_L said:

Dont mention it at all. At best it has no impact, at worst they will bin you because of the potential risk of childcare problems

I understand your point of view.  I think some employers welcome working mums and some dont. Its a tricky one because surely if you get an  interview you have to let them know which could also be a wrong move 

No you don't (excepting security cleared jobs were they need next of kin details to check you out)

I didn't know that, but personally i would have to be honest about having children. Why would you not be, i think it would get you into far much more trouble if you wasnt honest 

because the employer has no need to know and it could cost you the job.

TELLIT01

If a company welcomes working mums there is really no benefit in stating it in the CV.  It can be seen as a potential negative, so leave it out.  To be perfectly honest, If I'd had two candidates with equally valid experience I would lean towards the one without children as it is one less potential complication in working life.

Nick212010

I wonder how many fathers haven’t even considered this to be an issue when applying for jobs...?

TELLIT01 said:

If a company welcomes working mums there is really no benefit in stating it in the CV.  It can be seen as a potential negative, so leave it out.  To be perfectly honest, If I'd had two candidates with equally valid experience I would lean towards the one without children as it is one less potential complication in working life.

The sad and harsh reality is attitudes like this prevent real equality in the workplace and the recruitment process. 

elsien

ssdkck said:

Andy_L said:

ssdkck said:

Andy_L said:

Dont mention it at all. At best it has no impact, at worst they will bin you because of the potential risk of childcare problems

I understand your point of view.  I think some employers welcome working mums and some dont. Its a tricky one because surely if you get an  interview you have to let them know which could also be a wrong move 

No you don't (excepting security cleared jobs were they need next of kin details to check you out)

I didn't know that, but personally i would have to be honest about having children. Why would you not be, i think it would get you into far much more trouble if you wasnt honest 

It's not about being honest or otherwise. It's an unlawful question for them to ask because of the potential for direct or indirect discrimination.  Your child care arrangements are none of their business as long as you get to work when needed.
If they ask a question and you feel your experience as a parent is relevant then by all means say so. But that choice is yours not theirs.