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I speak both English and French Fluently. Yet, Since, I studied in a British University and the whole structure of my course was in English, I find it easier to answer all the technical questions in English. Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
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I speak both English and French Fluently. Yet, Since, I studied in a British University and the whole structure of my course was in English, I find it easier to answer all the technical questions in English. Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
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Where is the interview being conducted? I also find it much easier to communicate technical terms in English rather than my native language.
– rath
16 mins ago
You're interviewing in France?
– Kilisi
16 mins ago
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Why not do the interview in French, but if there is a technical term you only know in English use that and clarify if need be?
– Kilisi
14 mins ago
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I speak both English and French Fluently. Yet, Since, I studied in a British University and the whole structure of my course was in English, I find it easier to answer all the technical questions in English. Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
interviewing
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I speak both English and French Fluently. Yet, Since, I studied in a British University and the whole structure of my course was in English, I find it easier to answer all the technical questions in English. Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
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interviewing
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4
Where is the interview being conducted? I also find it much easier to communicate technical terms in English rather than my native language.
– rath
16 mins ago
You're interviewing in France?
– Kilisi
16 mins ago
1
Why not do the interview in French, but if there is a technical term you only know in English use that and clarify if need be?
– Kilisi
14 mins ago
add a comment |Â
4
Where is the interview being conducted? I also find it much easier to communicate technical terms in English rather than my native language.
– rath
16 mins ago
You're interviewing in France?
– Kilisi
16 mins ago
1
Why not do the interview in French, but if there is a technical term you only know in English use that and clarify if need be?
– Kilisi
14 mins ago
4
4
Where is the interview being conducted? I also find it much easier to communicate technical terms in English rather than my native language.
– rath
16 mins ago
Where is the interview being conducted? I also find it much easier to communicate technical terms in English rather than my native language.
– rath
16 mins ago
You're interviewing in France?
– Kilisi
16 mins ago
You're interviewing in France?
– Kilisi
16 mins ago
1
1
Why not do the interview in French, but if there is a technical term you only know in English use that and clarify if need be?
– Kilisi
14 mins ago
Why not do the interview in French, but if there is a technical term you only know in English use that and clarify if need be?
– Kilisi
14 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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If you are interviewing for a technical position in a country where English is not the first language, then there may be a preference or expectation that technical discussions be conducted in the local language, as opposed to English. If that is the case, then you can make the request; however, you should be aware that it may not work to your advantage.
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
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Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
As the other answers point out. There is nothing intrinsically rude about asking, but it is a bit demanding however understandable and convenient it may be for you.
My addition would be that the best solution is to sidestep the whole problem and prepare as you would for any interview by studying the French terms. If you get stuck, apologise and use the English term and clarify as you go.
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
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Unless you are applying to a company which has a philosophy of using English as the company language, that request will likely get rejected.
The reason is that in today's workplace environment, social skills are even more valued than technical skills. It doesn't just matter how well you do things. It also matters how well you can explain what you are doing.
When you are working in a French company within a French team, for French customers and with French suppliers, then a very important part of your work will be to communicate in French. They need to judge your proficiency in this skill.
answered 13 mins ago
Philipp
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Very good points
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6 mins ago
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If you are interviewing for a technical position in a country where English is not the first language, then there may be a preference or expectation that technical discussions be conducted in the local language, as opposed to English. If that is the case, then you can make the request; however, you should be aware that it may not work to your advantage.
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
2,3963823
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up vote
2
down vote
If you are interviewing for a technical position in a country where English is not the first language, then there may be a preference or expectation that technical discussions be conducted in the local language, as opposed to English. If that is the case, then you can make the request; however, you should be aware that it may not work to your advantage.
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
2,3963823
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
If you are interviewing for a technical position in a country where English is not the first language, then there may be a preference or expectation that technical discussions be conducted in the local language, as opposed to English. If that is the case, then you can make the request; however, you should be aware that it may not work to your advantage.
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
2,3963823
If you are interviewing for a technical position in a country where English is not the first language, then there may be a preference or expectation that technical discussions be conducted in the local language, as opposed to English. If that is the case, then you can make the request; however, you should be aware that it may not work to your advantage.
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
2,3963823
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
2,3963823
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
2,3963823
answered 13 mins ago
Time4Tea
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up vote
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Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
As the other answers point out. There is nothing intrinsically rude about asking, but it is a bit demanding however understandable and convenient it may be for you.
My addition would be that the best solution is to sidestep the whole problem and prepare as you would for any interview by studying the French terms. If you get stuck, apologise and use the English term and clarify as you go.
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
105k58235412
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
As the other answers point out. There is nothing intrinsically rude about asking, but it is a bit demanding however understandable and convenient it may be for you.
My addition would be that the best solution is to sidestep the whole problem and prepare as you would for any interview by studying the French terms. If you get stuck, apologise and use the English term and clarify as you go.
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
105k58235412
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
As the other answers point out. There is nothing intrinsically rude about asking, but it is a bit demanding however understandable and convenient it may be for you.
My addition would be that the best solution is to sidestep the whole problem and prepare as you would for any interview by studying the French terms. If you get stuck, apologise and use the English term and clarify as you go.
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
105k58235412
Is there any way to request this without sounding rude or too demanding?
As the other answers point out. There is nothing intrinsically rude about asking, but it is a bit demanding however understandable and convenient it may be for you.
My addition would be that the best solution is to sidestep the whole problem and prepare as you would for any interview by studying the French terms. If you get stuck, apologise and use the English term and clarify as you go.
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
105k58235412
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
105k58235412
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
105k58235412
answered 7 mins ago
Kilisi
105k58235412
105k58235412
add a comment |Â
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Unless you are applying to a company which has a philosophy of using English as the company language, that request will likely get rejected.
The reason is that in today's workplace environment, social skills are even more valued than technical skills. It doesn't just matter how well you do things. It also matters how well you can explain what you are doing.
When you are working in a French company within a French team, for French customers and with French suppliers, then a very important part of your work will be to communicate in French. They need to judge your proficiency in this skill.
answered 13 mins ago
Philipp
21.6k45086
Very good points
– Kilisi
6 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Unless you are applying to a company which has a philosophy of using English as the company language, that request will likely get rejected.
The reason is that in today's workplace environment, social skills are even more valued than technical skills. It doesn't just matter how well you do things. It also matters how well you can explain what you are doing.
When you are working in a French company within a French team, for French customers and with French suppliers, then a very important part of your work will be to communicate in French. They need to judge your proficiency in this skill.
answered 13 mins ago
Philipp
21.6k45086
Very good points
– Kilisi
6 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Unless you are applying to a company which has a philosophy of using English as the company language, that request will likely get rejected.
The reason is that in today's workplace environment, social skills are even more valued than technical skills. It doesn't just matter how well you do things. It also matters how well you can explain what you are doing.
When you are working in a French company within a French team, for French customers and with French suppliers, then a very important part of your work will be to communicate in French. They need to judge your proficiency in this skill.
answered 13 mins ago
Philipp
21.6k45086
Unless you are applying to a company which has a philosophy of using English as the company language, that request will likely get rejected.
The reason is that in today's workplace environment, social skills are even more valued than technical skills. It doesn't just matter how well you do things. It also matters how well you can explain what you are doing.
When you are working in a French company within a French team, for French customers and with French suppliers, then a very important part of your work will be to communicate in French. They need to judge your proficiency in this skill.
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Philipp
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Philipp
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Philipp
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answered 13 mins ago
Philipp
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Very good points
– Kilisi
6 mins ago
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Very good points
– Kilisi
6 mins ago
Very good points
– Kilisi
6 mins ago
Very good points
– Kilisi
6 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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Where is the interview being conducted? I also find it much easier to communicate technical terms in English rather than my native language.
– rath
16 mins ago
You're interviewing in France?
– Kilisi
16 mins ago
1
Why not do the interview in French, but if there is a technical term you only know in English use that and clarify if need be?
– Kilisi
14 mins ago