My name is Kiran, and I am an IT employee. In May 2017, I was caught drunk driving, paid the fine, and resolved the case. I am now considering a career opportunity at CTS company, but I am concerned about the background check. Will my previous incident cause any issues? Please advise.
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From India, Hyderabad
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From India, Hyderabad
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Generally, being guilty of drunken driving is treated as a minor traffic offence and not a serious one affecting the employment prospects.
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The dangers of drunken driving
Drunken driving is not only dangerous to the intoxicated individual but also to others on the road. We have seen many cases involving the tragic deaths of innocent people. Additionally, the police typically book such cases when intoxication exceeds a moderate level. Only individuals who have scant regard for the lives of others and the law would indulge in such dangerous behavior.
Employer perspective on disclosure
Regarding the query, even if the matter was disclosed by the applicant in their job application, it depends on the employer's mindset—some may take it lightly, while others may view it very seriously. If it was intentionally omitted, it could be treated as suppression of material facts related to involvement in criminal activity and can be viewed as a significant negative factor.
CTS's potential view on the issue
CTS, being an MNC originating from the U.S.A., may view it very seriously as it is considered grave misconduct under American employment standards. However, if the conviction occurred during the applicant's pre-employment period and they are an exceptional candidate, CTS may choose to overlook this.
From India, Salem
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Drunken driving is not only dangerous to the intoxicated individual but also to others on the road. We have seen many cases involving the tragic deaths of innocent people. Additionally, the police typically book such cases when intoxication exceeds a moderate level. Only individuals who have scant regard for the lives of others and the law would indulge in such dangerous behavior.
Employer perspective on disclosure
Regarding the query, even if the matter was disclosed by the applicant in their job application, it depends on the employer's mindset—some may take it lightly, while others may view it very seriously. If it was intentionally omitted, it could be treated as suppression of material facts related to involvement in criminal activity and can be viewed as a significant negative factor.
CTS's potential view on the issue
CTS, being an MNC originating from the U.S.A., may view it very seriously as it is considered grave misconduct under American employment standards. However, if the conviction occurred during the applicant's pre-employment period and they are an exceptional candidate, CTS may choose to overlook this.
From India, Salem
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