Poll of the Day > Should I bring this up at my interview.

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So here's the deal, I just got my bachelors this summer and have a job interview this Monday. The job pays $18 per hour with benefits, but here's the catch the job is only 20-25 hours per week. Between my college loans and the fact that I'm going to have to go to grad school soon, I'm going to need more than this. Though this job is important since it pertains specifically to what I want to do moving forward.

Sadly I'm likely going to have to get a second job, which I have had a few callbacks for. Not as much money, but would get me closer to full time hours and a bit more cash.

Should I just be straight forward about this in the interview? I actually had someone suggest to me that bringing up a second job in an interview isn't ideal, but the fact of the matter is I'm going to need one sooner or later. I feel that as long as I make it clear that it is my primary focus and explain my situation, asking about schedule arrangements shouldn't be a problem, but again this job is fairly important so I don't want to mess anything up.

Yeah be honest.
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Since this job is important to you, and you want to land it to gain experience and what not for your career moving forward, I would not mention it.

If this will be your primary job, other jobs will be secondary, and your secondary job should always schedule you around your primary job, not the other way around.

All you need to do in your interview is show them that you're qualified, reliable, and enthusiastic.

When it comes time to get a second job, you can let them know you need flexible scheduling for your primary job.
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If there are no scheduling conflicts a second job shouldn't be a problem. But if you do bring it up be sure to say you will prioritize this job over the second.
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I'm think I might just try to find out a bit more about the scheduling.

For my primary job, it only states that I must be available three week days and one weekend day between 2-8pm. If the days I work are consistent I would schedule a second job around it, but if I'm working different days every week it might be difficult.

TooTooP3 posted...

So here's the deal, I just got my bachelors this summer and have a job interview this Monday. The job pays $18 per hour with benefits, but here's the catch the job is only 20-25 hours per week. Between my college loans and the fact that I'm going to have to go to grad school soon, I'm going to need more than this. Though this job is important since it pertains specifically to what I want to do moving forward.

Sadly I'm likely going to have to get a second job, which I have had a few callbacks for. Not as much money, but would get me closer to full time hours and a bit more cash.

You have to make a choice-do you want the job and a leg up in the industry for not enough money to live on (which is never a good idea) or be straight up with them about the extra money/other job?
You don't ask, you don't get. Worst case, they say no and you've got your answer.
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I would bring it up, it is possible that they might be able to throw you some extra hours or work with you to give you more of a set schedule.
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McSame_as_Bush posted...

Yeah be honest.

This. I'd say being upfront with your potential employer is very important. That way if you do get the job there won't be any hidden surprises.
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