Posted on 06/13/2010 10:59:12 AM PDT by Moleman
Hello all, Friday I was "downsized" from my position in Sales for an automotive supplier. I have a few leads that I feel I am well qualified for. My concern is a ercent drinking and driving conviction. Was a first time offense but still an offense. It was pleaded down to a four point ticket. What is your opinion of having a drinking convicion on your record when applying for medium level Managment positions?
Thanks
If the job means driving a company vehicle....forget it...
Ping for later
It certainly won’t help your chances. Don’t think you’ll get more than a good old fashioned flaming on this forum.
Hopefully you’ve come to your senses and stopped drinking then getting behind the wheel.
Do you still have a drinking problem have you sought help ?
Yes it can, if the employer conducts a background check.
Agreed. No company will hire you for a job driving a company vehicle with a DUI. Many companies will also disqualify you from hiring period. Need to be upfront about the issue and hope you find a hiring mgr who will fight for you. Good Luck.
It all depends on the job and/or type of job.
“Do you still have a drinking problem have you sought help ?”
I want to know when he stopped beating his wife.
Well yes it will matter. One of my co-workers had this happen to her. The company was notified and she is no longer allowed to drive company vehicles.
...”had this happen to her.”
No, she put herself into that position. She committed an action. She didn’t “have something happen to her.”
If it was pleaded down, does it show on your MVR as a DUI? If it doesn't, simply list no more than the offense you were convicted of, and leave it at that.
Question: Do people applying for mid-level management positions generally have to fill out application forms? I wouldn't think so! And since you are free to omit such information from your resumé (which I hope you'll have a professional editor proofread for you), I don't see this issue ever coming up. Or is that a standard interview question nowadays?
Regards,
Well put.
Shouldn’t be a problem if the HR manager has a drinking problem (and would be sympathetic), which most do. LOL
Since most companies check your credit rating, criminal background, etc.....I’d say it will effect your chances.
Shouldn’t be. Most auto managers I know do far worse that just drinking.
So you were arrested for DUI, pleaded not guilty, had the charges amended to what? You may not have been convicted of the DUI, but something such as lane control, or reckless opp. The latter being almost as serious as DUI.
Whatever you do, do not lie about it on any job application - likewise do not volunteer any "unasked" information to a prospective employer
Might be smart to consult an attorney in your state that specializes in employment law and get advice on ways to minimize negative impacts
It disqualifies you from any position requiring a security clearance.
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