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Henry
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Does opinions matter in the hiring progress?
Lets say a person have controversial opinions, is the hiring person more likely to hire the controversial opinion than the politically right opinion?
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MT Suen
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Hi Henry, the answer depends on the hiring manager and the type of person they need. I suggest you carefully read the job duties and requirements to understand what they are looking for. If your opinion is relevant and reasonable, the hiring manager might appreciate someone with their own viewpoint and supporting evidence. However, always be polite, as it leaves a positive impression.
Good luck with your interview!
Good luck with your interview!
Christian Becerra
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They can, but I think it depends on the employer, the position, and how those opinions come across.
Having worked in operations across different organizations, I’ve learned that hiring isn’t always just about someone’s qualifications. Employers are also thinking about how a person communicates, works with others, and handles disagreements.
Having an unpopular or controversial opinion doesn’t automatically make someone a bad candidate. In fact, being able to challenge ideas respectfully can be valuable in a workplace.
But there’s a difference between having strong opinions and making people uncomfortable because you’re unwilling to listen to other perspectives.
I’d also point out that what’s considered politically correct or controversial is pretty subjective. Different workplaces have different cultures, and individual hiring managers have their own biases.
My advice would be to focus less on whether your opinions are popular and more on whether you can express them thoughtfully, listen to others, and work professionally with people who disagree with you.
You don’t have to agree with everyone to be a good employee!
Having worked in operations across different organizations, I’ve learned that hiring isn’t always just about someone’s qualifications. Employers are also thinking about how a person communicates, works with others, and handles disagreements.
Having an unpopular or controversial opinion doesn’t automatically make someone a bad candidate. In fact, being able to challenge ideas respectfully can be valuable in a workplace.
But there’s a difference between having strong opinions and making people uncomfortable because you’re unwilling to listen to other perspectives.
I’d also point out that what’s considered politically correct or controversial is pretty subjective. Different workplaces have different cultures, and individual hiring managers have their own biases.
My advice would be to focus less on whether your opinions are popular and more on whether you can express them thoughtfully, listen to others, and work professionally with people who disagree with you.
You don’t have to agree with everyone to be a good employee!