Today’s youth is more politically active than that of any other generation.
It mirrors that of the activist that stood up against “the man” back in the 1960s.
Young adults today spend numerous amounts of hours volunteering in demonstrations, rallies and other politically inclined activities.
Taking part in such activities can expose a person to knowledge and experience that may be of help when trying to find a career.
However, employers are unclear whether they want these experiences on a resume when applying for a job.
Do you really need it on there?
Probably not.
Even though putting your political achievements and activity can give an example of your skills as a worker and your work ethic, but they can also have adverse effects on whether or not you get a professional job.
Our society today is one that is very judgemental, especially when it comes to your political views.
It is possible that unless you share the same views as the other people, or company you may not get hired.
Now, that doesn’t make it right for them to discriminate against you because of your political preference.
A person should be hired on what they bring to the table not who they think will be best in office.
Unfortunately the world is not like that and companies like continuity in their business.
Yes, even in how people think.
This is the risk that you take when adding politics to your resume.
Also, nobody wants to work with a pretentious know it all that can’t wait to push their ways and beliefs on somebody else.
You will be that person that no one wants to talk to in the office.
If nobody is asking you, or it is not the topic of conversation, please do not say anything.
Do not offer your opinion.
It’s great that you have accomplished all these political things, and you’re proud of it, but there’s no need to always speak of it.
Bottom line, unless your future plans involve working in politically driven places of work there’s no need to add it to your resume.
Overall, It’s best to keep politics out of any social equation unless warranted.
