How much should I try to avoid controversial topics during rush?

[SigKapSweetie]

It's not dishonest to avoid a controversial topic during a job interview, so IMHO it's not dishonest during recruitment either. I wouldn't have been offended if I'd found out that a PNM intentionally didn't mention the name of the place where she volunteered because she worried it would affect her rush - I'd be impressed by her political savvy!

[SWTXBelle]

Co-sign to both of the above. I seriously doubt that an active is going to relentlessly continue to interogate you until you "confess" you worked at Planned Parenthood - they too are going to try and avoid controversy. Say you volunteered at a clinic over the summer, if pushed describe specfically what you did, and if an active asks the name of the clinic just say Planned Parenthood and move on. I wouldn't stress out about it. You might also plan to discuss other things you did this summer - "I went to the beach with my family, volunteered at a clinic and spent time with my friends". Slipping it in with other activities gives the active some other options to use to continue the conversation. Good luck.

[ForeverRoses]

co-sign everything stated. May I also suggest that you "practice" the conversation maybe with some friends. Maybe have them mock rush you. that way when the topic comes up during actual recruitment, you won't get a deer in the headlights look on your face before you stumble through an answer. If it sounds natural, then the convo will naturally move on to other things

[KSUViolet06]

I see nothing wrong with saying something like "I volunteered at a women's health clinic." I doubt that is going to raise any eyebrows and you wouldn't be lying.

Now depending on who you're talking to, "I worked for Planned Parenthood" IS going to raise some eyebrows. So I wouldn't come out and say that.

[Soma]

Thanks, guys.
You were all really helpful. I'm starting to get nervous and second guess myself, haha.

[FSUZeta]

that's pretty normal. best wishes for a successful recruitement for you.

The OP's username is a muscle relaxer pill I used to take.

Good luck with recruitment.

[tinydancer]

Originally Posted by OTW

The OP's username is a muscle relaxer pill I used to take.

Me too! That was the first thing I thought about when I saw this thread.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

Soma Intimates is a lingere store...that's what I think of. They have the best stay in place seamless undies (if anyone is looking)?

[Soma]

Originally Posted by OTW

The OP's username is a muscle relaxer pill I used to take.

Haha, really?
It's what my parents called me when I was little, but it's also the name of the drug in the book Brave New World that their entire society is addicted to.
I think it's quite interesting that a pharmaceuticals company would name a drug the same thing, haha, but I'm probably just overestimating how many people read that book.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by Soma

Brave New World

That's the first thing I thought when I saw your username.

I love that book!! It was probably my favorite book that I read in HS.