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Survey reveals that shared political beliefs can greatly influence hiring decisions

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has released a new survey report highlighting the impact of political alignment on hiring decisions. In August 2024, ResumeBuilder.com experts surveyed 1,000 hiring managers to explore how political beliefs influence the recruitment process.

According to the survey findings, two-thirds of hiring managers typically know candidates' political views, and 68% of this group are likely to prioritize those with similar political views to their own. Among those who have had the experience of learning a candidate's politics, 64% believe knowing this viewpoint is important. This trend underscores the increasing role that personal beliefs play in workplace dynamics.

"It's not surprising that so many hiring managers check candidates' political affiliations during the hiring process, especially not in today's polarized environment," says Stacie Haller, chief career advisor at ResumeBuilder.com. "Our findings align with previous surveys showing that a significant number of hiring managers also scrutinize social media and other outlets for clues about a candidate's age, religion, or other personal characteristics that may introduce bias into the process."

The survey also reveals that 19% of hiring managers that have had the experience of learning a candidate's political views would be unlikely to hire a candidate whose political views are different from their own. A slightly higher percentage of Trump-supporting hiring managers say they are unlikely to hire candidates with opposite views than Harris-supporting hiring managers.

This survey was commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted online via Pollfish. It launched in August 2024, and 1,000 participants completed the survey. For the full methodology and to view the complete report, please visit: .

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