I have been out of work for over a year now. I am finally heading into round 2 in interviews at 2 organizations. I also recently found out that I will be called for jury duty as of Aug 1. I know not to say anything now and continue with the interview process, but if I am so fortunate to be offered a position within the next month or 2, how and when should I mention jury duty?

7 Comments

1. AnonymousJuly 4,2024 at 4:34PM UTC

   Can you postpone jury duty?

2. AnonymousJuly 4,2024 at 4:56PM UTC

   Hello! Please read your jury duty documents, contact the courthouse and let them know your status. When i went thru this, i let everyone know w. I contacted my recruiter to let them know too.

   If I lost out on something as jury duty, all would understand

   If they don't.....

3. AnonymousJuly 4,2024 at 9:35PM UTC

   I'm gone always be that person, honey speak up, and pray on it! Being out of work for over a year is gut turning and scary. As soon as you get yo badge or go to orientation let them know. They should not hold that against you. If they do, you know what comes next, thank goodness you dodged that bullet. Congrats though.....

4. AnonymousJuly 5,2024 at 12:29AM UTC

   Once you receive the job, alert your new boss and/or the talent acquisition rep who worked with you.

   It should not have any impact on your new job. Though you may be able to postpone your jd to later.

5. BarbaraJuly 5,2024 at 5:22AM UTC

   Postpone it for a few months. It’s easy.

6. Maggie SoldanoJuly 5,2024 at 1:21PM UTC

   You can postpone jury duty.

7. AnonymousJuly 6,2024 at 5:36PM UTC

   I've postponed jury duty at least two times.