Can you apply for a new job when you are 3 months pregnant?
Interesting question and my hunch is that the companies that are keen to entertain a pregnant women of 3 months (guess is that the woman is barely showing beyond a baby bulge) as a candidate are the ones you might want to work for and the ones that won't consider you are the ones you'd want to skip regardless.As Jane San notes, it's illegal to discriminate on the basis of pregnancy yet like any number of other legal and illegal "filters" (age, weight, ethnicity and accent, etc.) it gets done every day by employers small and large.I'd be inclined to mention it, by the way, and use the point to drive home that you expect to take some time off and be back to work engaged. It's not a politically savvy approach but you'd clearly find who is keen to hire you - baby and all - and who is skittish about the prospect. (Call it the "Do Tell, Do Ask" approach.)Sheryl Sandberg's TED talk is funny but unfortunately likely true; many women check-out before they need to as it relates to family issues instead of seeing if there's a way to craft greater flexibility and support from their employer.
Is it okay to leave a new job after 3 months if you're really not happy there?
I got fired after being at a job for one month. It was a third-shift systems administration job and I was miserable. I started looking around for other opportunities and let my manager know since I didn't want to leave him high-and-dry. Two days later he axed me. (No negative performance reviews or anything, they just decided to eliminate the position.)That experience didn't affect my future job prospects at all. It was a short period early in my career and not particularly relevant work experience so now I just leave it off my resume. (I also don't put that I scrubbed toilets at a cinema when I was 14.) Although I never had to explain it to a recruiter I don't think I'd have a problem telling them about what happened.Be prepared to explain why you left. Assuming you have a reasonable explanation and the rest of your resume is strong they'll likely be able to overlook it. If you have a series of three-month jobs then that might raise some alarms.Another thing to consider is whether you can address the causes for your unhappiness at your current job. You might find that a conversation with your manager or someone in HR could be beneficial. Most employers are concerned about their employees well-being and want to retain good talent. They might be able to address the underlying causes and make your current job work for you.
Should I add on my resume a 3 month job?
I had a very similar situation years ago. I left a large company to work at a startup. Within a few months I realized that the culture of the new organization was one I could not support. Of course, I did not want to go on interviews and say, "Well, the CTO stole IP from a competitor and the IT staff was told to dumpster dive for trade secrets at another competitor's place of business." For the next two years (while I was with one organization), I did include that short stint at the startup in my resume... because I had learned a lot that would be valuable to future employers. Eventually, it became so insignificant a period of time that I dropped it entirely. It's not even mentioned in my LinkedIn profile or my CV.Always have your resume current. Resumes are used for far more than applying for a new job. They are important to your professional networking activities. If you post your resume to a professional networking service (like LinkedIn), a chance encounter with someone you might want to add to your network is easily handled: just connect via the service.
How do I explain a 4-month gap between jobs? I was made redundant at the old job. Although I got many interviews, it has been a few months because it wasn't a hiring period.
I’m unclear if you are currently employed, and there is a 4 month gap on your resume from your past jobs, or if you were laid off 4 months ago and you are currently looking for a job.If it’s the former and you just have a gap on your resume, then don’t bring it up unless asked.If it’s the later and it’s been 4 months since you’ve had a full-time job, try starting some side projects or a freelance gig, that way you can have something on the resume that says “4 months ago - present”.4 months honestly is not that long. You are probably not getting hired because you are not passing the interviews. Companies would not waste their time interviewing unless they are planning to hire.Now, how do you pass interviews? Remember that interviewing in a 2 way conversation. It is as much about you getting to know them as they getting to know you. If you only answer their questions but show no interest in the company/team, then you will for sure not make it pass the first round.Do the following:Know who your interviewer is in advance, know their title and what they are working on.Be prepared to tell succinct, engaging stories about why you’re interested in the role, why you’re a good fit, your past experiences that provide you the skills required to do the job.Do try to connect with your interviewer. Feel free to make small talk. Ask about how their day is going, whether they have weekend plans. They are human.Dress sharp. You can never go wrong with over dressing. You can always accidentally under dress. When in doubt, over dress.Be prepared to ask intelligent questions that show you have done research on the company and that you are interested in working there. Here are some sample questions that can be applied to any interview. It is also important to ask specific questions about the projects that you will be working on. Pay attention when the interviewer describes to you the responsibilities of the roles.
Can I leave a 3-4 week old kitten home alone for two to three hours?
About a week ago, a few friends of mine found a 3 week old kitten. (Based on the fact she barely had teeth, and could hardly walk without wobbling and flopping over.) I fed her a mixture of water and milk, so it wouldn't be too harsh on her stomach. The next day I went out and picked up a few things for her. (Kitten formula, eye droppers, kitty litter, some turkey & turkey gravy, and some chicken & chicken gravy baby food, and a litter pan) She eats every 3-4 hours. I've been taking her literally EVERYWHERE with me, for fear of leaving her alone, and her crying for the time I'm gone, because she's obviously looking at me as her mother. I rescued animals a bunch when I was a kid with my mom, but, I was never in a position where someone wouldn't be there. My boyfriend is currently out of town working, and I'm going to drop off job applications today around 11:30. It'll take me about two hours to walk around the entire mall and drop off the 35 or so that I have. So, can I leave her home for two to three hours while I'm trying to get a job, or should I just do what I've been doing? (Wrapping her up in one of my clean shirts and bringing her with me.)
How do I get an apartment without having a job?
everything is negotiable and this is too, however, things will go more smoothly if you already have a job that you're moving too. since you have money saved up, use some of that money to go to chicago and find employment before you need the apartment. apartment complexes tend to have more rules than individual owners so you might want to start looking through the classified ads to find owners who only own a few properties or less. interview these landlords and negotiate with them. here are a couple options: 1) find a rental that will do short term leases (possibly month to month) and ask for a 3 month lease, all paid in advance! 2) negotiate a lease for 3 months with the option to extend with proof of employment. if you don't get the jobs you're expecting the owner can make you leave. 3) have a friend or family member cosign the lease agreement; you may need to offer some other collateral besides extra payments. 4) look to buy a house going into foreclosure. you can purchase the house with (almost) nothing down and just start making the new payments. they don't have credit checks when you buy a house "subject to" the existing mortgage. however, if you do this you need to be absolutely sure you can get the job and make those payments because you'll be injuring someone else's credit if you don't make those payments. there are 4 options for you. i noticed that several other posts have suggested getting the job first. i agree, that is the easiest option but it isn't the only option. you'll just have to decide how badly you want to fight for a home in chicago.
Does it look nice to change job after getting a hike just after 3 months?
In normal world, salary hike should not be the limiting factor at all. Morally you are not bound to stay just because you got salary hike. You got hike because you deserved it, and you worked for it.Of course you should be thankful and grateful for the people (especially your manager) to giving you an opportunity to perform and then recognising your efforts/contribution giving you a raise. But that doesn't mean you have to stick to the company, especially when you do not like the work environment.However, do make sure that before leaving you have given sufficient efforts in trying to improve work environment around you and have communicated to your seniors or at least given them some hints. Also, in case you decide to look for job change, do not make hasty decisions. Make sure you give ample time to look for the suitable opportunity.Hope it helps. Wish you the best.