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Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
I went on an interview at a mid-size firm yesterday and was told that currently there is no full-time position available. The partner I met with said that the department that the position would be for is busy, but not busy enough. He needs to determine if there is enough work to add another associate.
So, I was wondering if it would be ok to include in my thank you email a quick sentence about being considered for part-time work there? Or does that sound too desperate? I am pretty desperate....
Thanks!
So, I was wondering if it would be ok to include in my thank you email a quick sentence about being considered for part-time work there? Or does that sound too desperate? I am pretty desperate....
Thanks!
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position
It's too bad you didn't think to mention it during your interview.Anonymous User wrote:I went on an interview at a mid-size firm yesterday and was told that currently there is no full-time position available. The partner I met with said that the department that the position would be for is busy, but not busy enough. He needs to determine if there is enough work to add another associate.
So, I was wondering if it would be ok to include in my thank you email a quick sentence about being considered for part-time work there? Or does that sound too desperate? I am pretty desperate....
Thanks!
If you can phrase it right, it can't hurt (at this point, they're not offering you a job anyway)
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
OP Here: Thanks. I am kicking myself for not thinking of it sooner, I was thinking of maybe writing something along the lines of: "While I am aware that there may not be enough work for a full-time associate, I am willing to consider a part-time position."
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
Is there any legit reason for you to call said partner? It's far easier to do this verbally than in writing (plus it's easier to gauge how the request is/would be perceived)Anonymous User wrote:OP Here: Thanks. I am kicking myself for not thinking of it sooner, I was thinking of maybe writing something along the lines of: "While I am aware that there may not be enough work for a full-time associate, I am willing to consider a part-time position."
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
He told me he would prefer email because he's not sure when he's in the office next week. I definitely agree that calling would be best, but I don't want to bother him especially since he told me about his preferred method of communication.
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
With "legit" I meant something other than just to say thanks.Anonymous User wrote:He told me he would prefer email because he's not sure when he's in the office next week. I definitely agree that calling would be best, but I don't want to bother him especially since he told me about his preferred method of communication.
If he said email, you're stuck with emai
Try something like: thank you for meeting, yada yada, I really like your firm for XYZ reason. you mentioned you might not be able hire full time; while I'd prefer full time, If only part-time available now, I might consider if likely to lead to full time in near future.
Feel free to be vague/ambiguous/non-committal about part-time. It could help you avoid looking desperate.
Good luck
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
How's this?
TYPICAL THANK YOU NOTE STUFF...and then, "While I would prefer a full-time position, I am aware that there may not be enough work to hire on a full-time associate. As such, I am willing to consider a part-time position with the possibility that this will lead to full-time in the near future."
TYPICAL THANK YOU NOTE STUFF...and then, "While I would prefer a full-time position, I am aware that there may not be enough work to hire on a full-time associate. As such, I am willing to consider a part-time position with the possibility that this will lead to full-time in the near future."
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make it seem like you're the one doing them a favorAnonymous User wrote:How's this?
TYPICAL THANK YOU NOTE STUFF...and then, "While I would prefer a full-time position, I am aware that there may not Currently be enough work to hire on a full-time associate. As such, Iammay be willing to consider a part-time position with thepossibilityunderstanding that this will lead to full-time in the near future."
Remember, they're not interviewing for a 1st year wanna-be, they're interviewing for The Future Lawyer you could become
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
This doesn't make sense.
You were invited for an interview at a firm that is actually not hiring?
Move on. Don't send the guy some desperate email. If they want you, they'll find you. Either they don't want you, or they don't know what they want.
You were invited for an interview at a firm that is actually not hiring?
Move on. Don't send the guy some desperate email. If they want you, they'll find you. Either they don't want you, or they don't know what they want.
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
It was a bizarre experience all together. I actually interviewed there about two months ago and received a rejection letter. They called last week asking for a follow-up interview, saying the position may still be open. And at the interview, the partner basically told me that he needs to determine whether there is enough work to hire on another associate. Odd.
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Re: Asking for a Part-Time Associate Position (NEED ADVICE)
Anonymous User wrote:I am pretty desperate....
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