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adventusfilms
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 Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 12:07 am Post subject: Referring girlfriend for new job opening? |
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Hey what's happenin' this is my first post.
I'm generally against said subject but I wanted to get an opinion regarding my scenario.
I'm a government employee in a lower-management position and our office consists of all multimedia related positions (cinematography, photography, graphics). I'm a cinematographer in a satelite building about a half mile down the road where a studio is located and our main office is opening up several video and photo positions within the next several months.
My girlfriend is graduating from a pretty esteemed photography school in a few months and is obviously in need of a position in the likes. I considered bringing this up to my boss, who is in charge of the hiringings, but I'm not quite sure what approach to take, let alone if it is a good idea to begin with. Everyone says they're mature enough to deal with something like that, but it's usually not a good idea regardless; however, we won't be working side by side either (she would work in the main office).
My girlfriend and I have only been together 6 months but we've known each other for a very long time. Yes, there are negative things that could arise, but it's a great opportunity (I mean, a really great opportunity) and with her degree and my recommendation, she's almost a ringer. Even as a backup plan in case she can't find the non-federal job she wants right out of college, it would definitely start her career off with a bang.
Your thoughts are very appreciated.
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lexa10881
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You might tell her to apply and put you down as a personal reference, and then let your boss know that you recommended an employee to apply. I don't know if I would get all gushy and say that it is your girlfriend, as I am sure they will soon figure it out, and if you two will not be distracting each other or working side by side then there should not be a problem. If you have known her for a long time, let that be the kind of reference she gets from you not the 'she is my girl' kind. That kind could backfire.
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