I am applying for jobs. A person who googles my name will see that I gave $100.00 dollars to John Kerry in 2004.
I would prefer that my political affiliation not be so easily found out. I would not like to be denied a job I might have gotten if the guy reviewing my application were not a Bush supporter.
What can be done? Nothing I suppose. It's public record when you give to a campaign. I'm not ashamed of giving to Kerry, just being practical.
2007-07-04 08:13:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Most places would not care. However, if they are trying to decide between you and another closely qualified candidate they may really be looking for reasons to eliminate one candidate. Although it is illegal to discriminate based on this - people are drawn to people more like themselves.
As for whether this will hurt your odds of getting a job - you are about 50/ 50, if the person hiring you shares your views, you may actually gain preference due to this decision.
My boss volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. We work on a college campus and are constantly hiring student. It is just common knowledge that if an applicant has "H for H" on his/her resume they will probably be the one chosen.
If you are really worried about it I bet you could ask to have that information removed for the Kerry contributors website. I always give money as "anonymous." Good Luck!
2007-07-04 08:43:40 · answer #1 · answered by Laurie W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can't be used againt you and there are laws against such discrimination. But, trying to prove this is the reason you didn't get a job is another story.
Politics and religion are subjects you should avoid in the workplace. It you wear them on your sleeve, people will make conclusions about you that may not be true. This is even more important during the interview process. Come off as personable, hard working and professional, then your personal politics will be irrelevant.
2007-07-04 15:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An employer that would discriminate based on your political affiliation might not be one you would want to work for. I think most places won't use that against you.
2007-07-04 15:18:14 · answer #3 · answered by me_myself_&_eye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not supposed to be a determining factor in job placement, and if anyone cares about your political leanings, it could likely help as least equally as much as it hurts.
2007-07-04 15:40:07 · answer #4 · answered by Piggiepants 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally - they don't use that as a criteria
2007-07-04 15:20:16 · answer #5 · answered by Mike Frisbee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋