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Should I mention that I'm a recovering alcoholic in a C.V.?

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  • 20-10-2015 6:20pm
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    GerB40
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    I know, it's not something you'd usually mention in a C.V. but I am studying to become an addiction counsellor so the fact that I'm a recovering alcoholic might give me some advantage. Well that's what I hope. So I was wondering what everyone thought? Is it a good idea to state an obvious weakness or not?


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    Saipanne
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    GerB40 wrote: »
    I know, it's not something you'd usually mention in a C.V. but I am studying to become an addiction counsellor so the fact that I'm a recovering alcoholic might give me some advantage. Well that's what I hope. So I was wondering what everyone thought? Is it a good idea to state an obvious weakness or not?

    Absolutely not. Never mention it, on paper nor in any interview.


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    [Deleted User]
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    Definitely not. They won't think "hey, this guy has authentic experience" or whatever it is you hope they will think.


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    Tasden
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    GerB40 wrote: »
    I know, it's not something you'd usually mention in a C.V. but I am studying to become an addiction counsellor so the fact that I'm a recovering alcoholic might give me some advantage. Well that's what I hope. So I was wondering what everyone thought? Is it a good idea to state an obvious weakness or not?

    No. Although there are peer counselling positions in some places and the ad would specify that they are looking for someone who has been through the experience etc. but that would be a very specific scenario where it would be relevant/necessary. Otherwise, no I wouldn't.


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    Stealthfins
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    Do not break your anonymity,it's a bad choice if you do.
    People doing interviews might not like taking on exe addicts, or going against the grain of what recovery is all about.

    Just be yourself,no need to go in telling them anything too personal.


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    Rachiee
    Registered Users Posts: 880 ✭✭✭Rachiee


    Don't put it on cv. if you Feel it adds relevant experience to a competency based question in the interview you can mention it if you really think it will score you extra points and in context. most places it won't been seen as a either a minus or a positive. I would advice to be at least two years without relapse before going into the field and mind your head.


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