Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Recruiter Hires Candidate Who Brought Baby to Interview
A job candidate had to go to an interview but her childcare was not available.
She asked if she could bring her 8-month-old baby to the interview.
The recruiter, Simon Ingari, said yes.
During the interview, the baby cried, but the candidate stayed calm and professional.
The recruiter was impressed and hired her.
She has been working there for a year and is a trusted team member.
Many people on social media liked the story and said it showed how parents can be very responsible and good at their jobs.
A job candidate asked to bring her 8-month-old baby to an interview due to childcare issues.
The recruiter, Simon Ingari, allowed her to bring the baby.
During the interview, the baby cried, but the candidate remained professional and calm.
The recruiter was impressed by her ability to handle stress and hired her.
The candidate has been working there for a year and is a trusted team member.
- Who
- A job candidate with an 8-month-old baby and a career counsellor named Simon Ingari
- What
- The candidate brought her baby to the interview due to childcare issues, and the recruiter hired her
- When
- The interview was scheduled for 2 PM the day after the candidate's request at 11 PM
- Where
- The interview took place at the recruiter's office
- Why
- The candidate's professionalism and ability to handle stress while managing her baby impressed the recruiter
- Candidate's Situation
- Childcare unavailable for interview
- Candidate's Request
- Asked to bring 8-month-old baby to interview
- Recruiter's Response
- Allowed candidate to bring baby
- Candidate's Performance
- Handled baby's crying while answering questions professionally
- Outcome
- Candidate hired and became a trusted team member
- Recruiter's Perspective
- Working parents are organized, efficient, and flexible
- Social Media Reaction
- Post went viral with praise for both candidate and recruiter