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I don't know whether you're a brother or a sister, but this I think will come in handy nonetheless:
Muslim Needs
I have found that after the interview and when you are starting or being extended an offer is the best time to bring up your Muslim needs. The best way to talk about Juma is explain that you have a religious obligation every Friday from 1pm-3pm, and that you are free to work early/late or on another day to make up the time. Don’t come across with a sense of entitlement. They are working around their schedule to let you attend Juma, so make sure to return the favor and be flexible in making up the time. Another quick tip that I utilize is, block out your calendar with a recurring appointment as “Off Campus” - I have found that this has gone a long way in keeping people from scheduling meetings with me at this time.
In regards to daily prayers and things like that, the approach I found that worked best was to simply ask my team lead where there is an empty meeting room I could pray in. I don’t feel this is something you need to work out before getting the job, it can easily be done afterwards.
Also make sure to have some tact in the workplace. I have heard stories of Muslims who are surgical techs, residents, etc., doing things like foot-in-the-sink in the O.R. rooms. Come on..
Read the rest here:
http://muslimmatters.org/2008/06/30/...s-for-muslims/
Also, a personal note: Remember that the person/people interviewing you have absolutely NO control over your
rizq or you getting the job and that whatever you will get has already been written for you.So first and foremost, put your reliance upon Allaah, if He wants you to get the job, you'll get it regardless of anything. May Allaah grant you success! Ameen.