I must say I'm very thankful for all the helpful advice I have received so far on this forum. I feel very supported and inspired on this forum.
I'm graduating this May and due to my complicated situation, I can only work 12-month full-time then I have to go back to school full-time (I'm planning to take easy courses) and work part-time (20 hrs only/week) for the next years for about 1-2 years. Then, I can go back full-time again. Should I confess this to my interviewers? I was rejected for a job when I confessed this. What should I do? I don't want to bind myself to contracts that I cannot fulfill in terms of hours commitment. Yet, I wanna land a job, too
You don't know how things can change when the time comes. Could be an entirely different, workable situation. Never mention something like this. You will never get a job offer.
I wouldn't say anything unless SPECIFICALLY asked about this. If during an interview someone asks a question like "would you be able to commit to this schedule for atleast x months?" then give an answer like 'I'd have to work something out regarding hours because of classes I'm taking in X semester.'
Don't lie....but don't volunteer the information yourself!
No need to disclose but be aware. When/if you decide to go part-time your employer is not obligated to honor your wishes if they do not have a part-time position open. You may find yourself out of a job entirely and you need to plan for that.
caliotter3
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You don't know how things can change when the time comes. Could be an entirely different, workable situation. Never mention something like this. You will never get a job offer.