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Prior to joining vs Prior joining

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Prior to joining' is the more common and formal way to express the idea of something happening before joining. 'Prior joining' is less common and may sound awkward to native speakers.

Last updated: August 17, 2024 • 1062 views

Prior to joining

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something happened before joining a particular group or organization.

Examples:

  • Please complete the orientation process prior to joining the team.
  • She gained valuable experience prior to joining the company.
  • He had never traveled abroad prior to joining the study abroad program.
  • The candidate must pass the interview prior to joining the company.
  • Students must submit their applications prior to joining the club.

Alternatives:

  • before joining
  • prior to starting
  • prior to becoming a member
  • prior to enrollment
  • prior to participation

Prior joining

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase can be used informally, but it may sound awkward to native speakers. It is less commonly used compared to 'prior to joining.'
  • From 2011 he is also permanent member of the CRS4 Executive Committee. Prior joining CRS4, he worked in various accounting firms as expert in tax and administrative matters.
  • Prior to joining GE, Clara Gaymard achieved an outstanding career within the French administration.
  • Prior to joining Retarus the computer scientist worked for 13 years in management positions at Vodafone.
  • Prior to joining d&b, Harman was an independent consultant.
  • Everything you can find on her prior to joining NCIS.
  • From there, she worked in the communications department of a multinational company, prior to joining Media Impact in April 2008 as a press attaché.
  • Jenny has worked in several international technology corporations as a Consultant prior to joining Verztec, and has many years of localisation project management experience.
  • Prior to joining Argos Soditic, he had experiences in Private Equity at NB Renaissance Partners and in the Investment Banking Division of Intesa Sanpaolo.
  • Prior to joining Benetton, Sundeep Chugh held various high level managerial positions, always in India, working for multinational companies.
  • Prior to joining Gianni, Origoni, Grippo & Partners he worked in Bologna at an important national law firm.
  • Prior to joining RAI in 1995, had worked for years at the sports daily Tuttosport [1].
  • Prior to joining Staples, Inc. in 1993, Ms. Campbell worked at law firms Goodwin Proctor and Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster.
  • Prior to joining Teknos, he has worked for PPG China and Hempel Taiwan.
  • Prior to joining the company, Mr. de Tersant served as a finance executive in export financing at Dassault Aviation from 1983 until 1988.
  • Perfect rifle, pistol scores... each one of 'em prior to joining FRAT had three physical... fights in their jackets.
  • Prior to joining the Union, some people in Central Europe thought that membership of the Union would solve all our problems.
  • That was why we all delegated to Europe the national independence that we had prior to joining this project.
  • Prior to joining DHS, according to the White House, Staropoli served as managing director and Counter-Party Risk/Chief Information Security Officer at Fortress Investment Group, a New York-based hedge fund.
  • Prior to joining Gianni, Origoni, Grippo, Cappelli & Partners he worked at two international law firms in Milan and London, was seconded to a major investment bank in London.
  • Prior to joining Macchi di Cellere Gangemi, Miss Aquilea worked as Legal and Policy Advisor for the Regulation Policy and International Affairs Department of the French Financial Markets Authority.

Alternatives:

  • before joining
  • prior to joining
  • before becoming a member
  • prior to enrollment
  • before participating

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