A criminal record should not close the door on a career
April 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Career News and Advice
One of the toughest challenges for business leaders is to recognise potential and identify the best talent to improve their companies
Duncan Bannatyne
Published: 7:00AM BST 29 Apr 2010
One of the toughest challenges for business leaders is to recognise potential and identify the best talent to improve their companies. Of course, it is the employer’s prerogative to choose people that suit their organisation but, whenever I’m asked what I look for personally, I always say passion, talent and potential – regardless of what candidates have done before in their lives.
Some employers in a similar position might turn down a candidate with a criminal record, for example, even if he or she meets every other criteria and is well suited to the role. They might have done no more than steal a loaf of bread decades ago but the point of principle would still take precedence.
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Read the original article at Telegraph