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Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
3L in the Vale -- done TONS, probably at least a hundred law interviews at this point over my 3 years
When interviewing with a firm, would it be odd/offputting to use a girlfriend to establish ties? I feel like the connotation with "girlfriend" is kinda unimportant/transitory opposed to a wife or maybe fiance and they might just think you're bullshitting or something idk
Thoughts? Ty
When interviewing with a firm, would it be odd/offputting to use a girlfriend to establish ties? I feel like the connotation with "girlfriend" is kinda unimportant/transitory opposed to a wife or maybe fiance and they might just think you're bullshitting or something idk
Thoughts? Ty
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
I don't know about bullshitting, but I don't think they'll much care that your girlfriend went to UG in that city or her uncle lives there. If you got to visit the city because of your connection to her, that's worth mentioning.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
In before DF tells you to convert gf to fiance for interview purposes.ballouttacontrol wrote:3L in the Vale -- done TONS, probably at least a hundred law interviews at this point over my 3 years
When interviewing with a firm, would it be odd/offputting to use a girlfriend to establish ties? I feel like the connotation with "girlfriend" is kinda unimportant/transitory opposed to a wife or maybe fiance and they might just think you're bullshitting or something idk
Thoughts? Ty
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
If your girlfriend wants to live in the area for a long period of time and you are willing to move there and be there long-term because of her, yes, mention it.
Also, put a ring on it. that'll help establish ties.
Also, put a ring on it. that'll help establish ties.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
depends a lot on context and delivery. if it's really your best tie into the local area I would probably mention it along the lines of, "I've spent a lot of time in X visiting with my SRS girlfriend's family and I have fallen in love with her family and her hometown," etc, etc.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
now thats a more accurate dfismrpupkin wrote:In before DF tells you to convert gf to finance for interview purposes.ballouttacontrol wrote:3L in the Vale -- done TONS, probably at least a hundred law interviews at this point over my 3 years
When interviewing with a firm, would it be odd/offputting to use a girlfriend to establish ties? I feel like the connotation with "girlfriend" is kinda unimportant/transitory opposed to a wife or maybe fiance and they might just think you're bullshitting or something idk
Thoughts? Ty
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
just tell them she's your fiancee. if you get the job, propose.acr wrote:If your girlfriend wants to live in the area for a long period of time and you are willing to move there and be there long-term because of her, yes, mention it.
Also, put a ring on it. that'll help establish ties.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
Or say you called it off; irreconcilable differences between the sheets. No shame in the truth.Desert Fox wrote:this is a no brainer.rpupkin wrote:In before DF tells you to convert gf to fiance for interview purposes.ballouttacontrol wrote:3L in the Vale -- done TONS, probably at least a hundred law interviews at this point over my 3 years
When interviewing with a firm, would it be odd/offputting to use a girlfriend to establish ties? I feel like the connotation with "girlfriend" is kinda unimportant/transitory opposed to a wife or maybe fiance and they might just think you're bullshitting or something idk
Thoughts? Ty
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
I'd use the word partner with a "she" thrown in. More official, but without mislabeling her as fiancé when she has no ring yet.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
Or realize that by the time you start, no one will fucking remember.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
Probably odd. Hopefully, you'll have more to talk about than this.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
Why throw in the "she"? And do you mean fiancée? I can't tell if your two points are supposed to be related...zot1 wrote:I'd use the word partner with a "she" thrown in. More official, but without mislabeling her as fiancé when she has no ring yet.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
Ok.kartelite wrote:Why throw in the "she"? And do you mean fiancée? I can't tell if your two points are supposed to be related...zot1 wrote:I'd use the word partner with a "she" thrown in. More official, but without mislabeling her as fiancé when she has no ring yet.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
My 2l SA is near my, as stated in the interview, "Now girlfriend, soon to be fiancé."Desert Fox wrote:this is a no brainer.rpupkin wrote:In before DF tells you to convert gf to fiance for interview purposes.ballouttacontrol wrote:3L in the Vale -- done TONS, probably at least a hundred law interviews at this point over my 3 years
When interviewing with a firm, would it be odd/offputting to use a girlfriend to establish ties? I feel like the connotation with "girlfriend" is kinda unimportant/transitory opposed to a wife or maybe fiance and they might just think you're bullshitting or something idk
Thoughts? Ty
Are you worried they'll stand up in their chair then tell you to get out b/c this interview is about you, and not your girlfriend?
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
1) So pathern doesn't think you're a gay boikartelite wrote:Why throw in the "she"? And do you mean fiancée? I can't tell if your two points are supposed to be related...zot1 wrote:I'd use the word partner with a "she" thrown in. More official, but without mislabeling her as fiancé when she has no ring yet.
2) to connote a serious relationship but leave it ambiguous
3) they aren't but kinda are
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
I always got weird "oh congratulations?!" when I used this one. Settled on partner/significant other.Anonymous User wrote:"Now girlfriend, soon to be fiancé."
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
just go with ex-wife
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
If she is genuinely a "soon to be fiancée" then just say fiancée. No one cares if you're engaged or just engaged to be engaged. Otherwise, "partner" may be credited, though no joke I think this is a less good idea in a conservative area for two reasons. One is they might think you're gay. Two is even if they get that you're straight, they'll think "partner" is some twee millennial affectation for people who reject social conventions like "marriage." Neither one is a big deal in NYC or SF. Houston or Atlanta, maybe not the best impression.
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
regarding (2), i'm pretty sure kartelite was referring the fact that fiancé refers to a man, while fiancée (with the extra "e") refers to a woman. it's a silly french thing.Danger Zone wrote:1) So pathern doesn't think you're a gay boikartelite wrote:Why throw in the "she"? And do you mean fiancée? I can't tell if your two points are supposed to be related...zot1 wrote:I'd use the word partner with a "she" thrown in. More official, but without mislabeling her as fiancé when she has no ring yet.
2) to connote a serious relationship but leave it ambiguous
3) they aren't but kinda are
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
Welcome to typos.iamgeorgebush wrote:regarding (2), i'm pretty sure kartelite was referring the fact that fiancé refers to a man, while fiancée (with the extra "e") refers to a woman. it's a silly french thing.Danger Zone wrote:1) So pathern doesn't think you're a gay boikartelite wrote:Why throw in the "she"? And do you mean fiancée? I can't tell if your two points are supposed to be related...zot1 wrote:I'd use the word partner with a "she" thrown in. More official, but without mislabeling her as fiancé when she has no ring yet.
2) to connote a serious relationship but leave it ambiguous
3) they aren't but kinda are
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
straight people saying "partner" sound like goobers imo
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
it's not weird but people might judge you
i said bf and not fiance though bc lying seemed hard
i said bf and not fiance though bc lying seemed hard
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Re: Is it weird to mention girlfriend in interview?
I don't think it's weird to say that you're looking in that city because your significant other works there. But I'd call her that sort of term to imply seriousness.
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