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John Mattucci Thought I'd drop this question from the forums... As a young professional, is it a good idea to show that you are married or should you hide it? Being married could make you sound grounded, however on the other hand, the possibility of maternity leave could be negative in the eyes of an employer. One last thought, with many men now taking maternity leave, is being young and married and male say to an employer, "I'm going to have kids soon, and I will be taking maternity leave"?

103 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Morana Medved: I really don't think the marriage question should come up in an interview - it's illegal and it's a red flag. But I wouldn't hide the ring either ...MoreI really don't think the marriage question should come up in an interview - it's illegal and it's a red flag. But I wouldn't hide the ring either - if you are married it means the kids might come up in the future and if the company has a problem with people having kids would you really want to work for them anyway? They probably look down on sick leaves, too. On paternity leaves, in the past few years I've been around more men than women taking leaves, but then again, I work in the Bay Area.
103 weeks ago

Alfred Loo: For professional, middle level Executives, it doesn't matter. Some jobs like oil exploration, it does.
103 weeks ago

Alfred Loo I changed jobs from a small fast and loose systems provider to a govt body. For IT delivery to mgt. I discovered I suck and my boss has ask me to leave. Any advice on what to do next and explaining this on my resume?

105 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Penelope Trunk: Also. People need to leave more jobs off their resume. If you sucked at the job, leave it off. Your resume is not your life story. you don't have ...MoreAlso. People need to leave more jobs off their resume. If you sucked at the job, leave it off. Your resume is not your life story. you don't have a line for going to the bathroom, right? You just put stuff there that shows that you will perform well. It's a marketing document. If someone asks you about the gap, talk about what you learned. You do not have to be in a job to learn.
104 weeks ago

Alfred Loo: Thank you for the replies. Prior to reading the replies, I have decided leave it on the resume (for now) and explain it is not a good fit and ...MoreThank you for the replies. Prior to reading the replies, I have decided leave it on the resume (for now) and explain it is not a good fit and time to move on.
104 weeks ago

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