I’m a real family person and I often talk about my kids. Is that taboo in an interview? Or does it make me more human and likable? I could see it either way.

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I can't imagine there's any taboo against mentioning one's kids in an interview. It all depends on the context. If it comes up in conversation in a natural way, mentioning your kids would humanize you. Bringing up your kids, or anything else in your personal life, for no apparent reason might come off as odd.

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As a general rule, it's not taboo. Though be mindful that some people may not respond positively, which could be the case with any personal information shared. Listen and pivot accordingly.

It is not taboo. You are a human! That said, stick with talking about them if it comes up naturally, but not as a main topic of conversation. Be careful to read the room and cues around you after you do talk about them. If there is uncomfortable silence, or if the next comment is "Oh, most of us don't have kids" then let it go, and consider whether this is going to be the kind fo work culture you will enjoy!

It's not taboo, just don't get too far off track. Some amount of small talk and humanizing is a good thing. Too much can make you come across as unfocused or unserious.

If someone says tell me about yourself, don’t lead with it. Focus on your career. I don’t think family is relevant at any point in the interview.

If a family oriented place is where you want to work then mention your family! And if they turn you down because of that, then it want your kind of place.
If you just really need the job then don’t mention just to be on the safe side.

Just don’t mention it at all. Why is this a question. It’s a place of employment not sister wives.

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