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

JCS1

pramsay13 said:

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

And what would those be?  Are parents better than those who have no children?

Sea_Shell

Nick212010 said:

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. 

You've hit the nail on the head there!!

I bet if a man put on their CV that their hobbies include fishing and mountain biking with their boys, it would even register on an employer's radar!!!

ssdkck

elsien said:

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. 

As i would be looking for part time hours to include weekends or evenings or hours to fit around school i feel i would have to be upfront and tell them that i have 1 child. 

ToxicWomble

That would depend on the job description/advert/contract
Does it specify full time/part time and hours per weeks and days to be worked ?

ssdkck

ToxicWomble said:

That would depend on the job description/advert/contract
Does it specify full time/part time and hours per weeks and days to be worked ?

Thats very true. 

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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 

I wouldn’t declare and as always imagine it comes down to the type of company being applied too. 
You would only need to be honesty if in the past you have taken sick days to care for little one/s for example. 
Last bigot of an Employer was an older person who last year made it clear I was a good runner because I was clearly over the whole wanting to get pregnant (quite an assumption made at time for my liking!!) and said the part time person in the office couldn’t be considered for full-time because in their words “every time little Johnny was sick his mum would call in sick” As soon as this got said I kind of knew to run....I personally decided I was better not starting there even on a 4 week trial due to these vibes coming across from the interviewer. You can sometimes be lucky enough to pick these things up from an interview. I strongly imagine there are some guys discounted from what is only ever considered a ‘lady’ job : (
 

Hasbeen

ssdkck said:

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.  

ER.  Why would you? Your personal life is personal! If they ask then be truthful.

Doshwaster

I read a lot of CVs and I don't think I've ever seen anyone state that they are a parent (or that they are childless)

BookmobileBadGirl

Why would you put a personal profile on a CV at all?

I am also interested to hear what skills and knowledge parents have that non-parents lack?

Dox

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.

Not if they become pregnant.