Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Who do I choose? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]OLPFan200[/m] at 6:13 pm on Sep. 27, 2007[quote]I'm currently involved in my Engineering Students' Society (EngSoc) as a discipline director (Civil Eng). Part of my responsibilities include picking a representative from each year of study. Prior to classes starting, I mentioned to a friend that I would probably pick him just because he's a good guy, and figured no one else would be interested. Then he started to get cocky because he was "getting involved". And now I have other people in my class expressing interest in the position. And they're good guys too, but I just never talked to them before. So now what do I do? Obviously I'll have a small interview with both, but I expect similar results. So who do I pick? Do I pick someone equally or slightly more "qualified" for the position, or do I give the position to my friend just because I already offered it to him, and he's expecting it?[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post OLPFan200 Posted at 6:13 pm on Sep. 27, 2007 I'm currently involved in my Engineering Students' Society (EngSoc) as a discipline director (Civil Eng). Part of my responsibilities include picking a representative from each year of study. Prior to classes starting, I mentioned to a friend that I would probably pick him just because he's a good guy, and figured no one else would be interested. Then he started to get cocky because he was "getting involved". And now I have other people in my class expressing interest in the position. And they're good guys too, but I just never talked to them before. So now what do I do? Obviously I'll have a small interview with both, but I expect similar results. So who do I pick? Do I pick someone equally or slightly more "qualified" for the position, or do I give the position to my friend just because I already offered it to him, and he's expecting it?

Replies jessibubblegum Posted at 6:34 pm on Sep. 27, 2007 If someone is MORE qualified, then they should get it.. but otherwise, talk to your friend about his being cocky, and then he should be ok for the position. Artistic Drain Posted at 6:17 pm on Sep. 27, 2007 Totally interview them and pick based on who would do the best job. Picking someone just because they are your friend and you said you would probably pick them isn't fair to the other people wanting it and isn't fair to the society. Especially if that guy is just going to be cocky and such. If he gets pissed at you, just explain you have to be fair. I am sure he will get his panties out of a knot after some time. All 2 previous replies displayed.