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coming out during an interview?

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It depends. If the fact that you do volunteer work (in general, not just for gay causes) will give you a leg up, then feel free to mention it. If it wouldn't, then don't. You're not "hiding it", any more than you're hiding the fact you like sudoku if you don't mention that during the interview, either. It's just not relevant.

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queerunity said:
what do you guys feel about being open in an interview? i am big on gay rights and have done lots of activism but usually shy away from discussing it for fear the potential employer may not hire me or dislike me.
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I kinda am of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. If they ask if I have a wife, kids, whatever, then I volunteer my status, sexuality, and partner. If they talk all business I see no need to interject it into the conversation. I'd say it comes up in 50% or more cases.

I don't feel the need to advertise it, nor shy away from it. I kinda take the view that if I have to hide it, and feel they may be homophobic how long would I last there as an employee? Most employers of any decent size these days have no issue with gay employees.
 
I don't have a problem with it, but if they do ask about wife, kids, etc... then I volunteer the information. But then again, I've been at my job for more than a decade and the woman who hired me already knew I was gay.
 
One option would be listing things you participated in without specifics (such as "organized activities for community group".
 
I can't really think of a situation where it would be relevant in an interview. I have never felt the need to mention it nor to hide it. I don't recall ever working for anyone to whom it would be an issue. Some of them actually thought it was quite cool when they did find out.
 
I dont think you should discuss it during an interview. I does not bring anything to the interview, as an interview should be about your ability to do the job and not who you sleep with. You can be open once you get the job
 
I told a potential boss that I was gay in an interview.

but, its different, we are both hairstylists. haha
 
EvilForce said:
I kinda am of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. If they ask if I have a wife, kids, whatever, then I volunteer my status, sexuality, and partner. If they talk all business I see no need to interject it into the conversation. I'd say it comes up in 50% or more cases.

I don't feel the need to advertise it, nor shy away from it. I kinda take the view that if I have to hide it, and feel they may be homophobic how long would I last there as an employee? Most employers of any decent size these days have no issue with gay employees.
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They technically shouldn't even ask you if you have a wife or kids. That's an inappropriate question for an interview.
 
It's on my resume already that I'm active in queer organizations, so I don't mind bringing it up when appropriate.

So if they ask if I have any leadership experience, I explain that I started a GSA at my high school, which should already be a dead giveaway.

Likewise, if they ask about my office experience, I list it, including my time for the Office of LGBT Affairs.

So if it's relevant in that it's part of the work experience I have, then I don't shy away about bringing them up and thus indirectly reveal my sexuality.
 
MindBlast said:
They technically shouldn't even ask you if you have a wife or kids. That's an inappropriate question for an interview.
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You are quite correct, however that's not how it works in the real world from my experience. The HR person of course would never ask that, but when you are "interviewing" with your prospective boss or department head, people naturally make small talk. People want to hire people they like, it's human nature.

In my profession it's normal for us to enter into a 1 to 3 year contract. As such "interviews" tend to last one to two full days, and you meet with a dozen different department heads, and staff. So political correctness with regards to interview questions by all involved really doesn't apply.
 
I've done some interviewing (yes I'm young) but when I did it, I was given a list of topics TOTALLY off limits.
I've voulentered the information during an interview ( My present job) and its probably one of the best jobs I've ever gotten. I think it depends on the situation.
 
"Well my rule has always been, if i'm not sucking YOUR cock; than its none of your fucking business."
 
jubjub said:
"Well my rule has always been, if i'm not sucking YOUR cock; than its none of your fucking business."
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What a negative attitude.

People want to get to know you in an interview, they make ask about your hobbies, schooling, etc.

Now, if someone has a problem with my sexuality then i use the quote above, but don't be afraid to open up to people, that how you make friends.

(*8*)
 
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