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Kumenglish Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Before that

Context: Informing my friend about my new position at the new company.

I joined the ABC company as a business development manager a week ago. Before that, I was working as a business development associate at a design company.

I joined the ABC company as a business development manager a week ago. Prior to that, I was working as a business development associate at a design company.

Please check them.

Are "Before that" and "Prior to that" possible?

  

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"Prior to that" is slightly formal, so "before that" is more likely if you're talking to a friend. kumenglish the ABC company Most companies/firms do not have the word "company" as part of their name.

  • "Prior to that" is slightly formal, so "before that" is more likely if you're talking to a friend.
  • kumenglish the ABC company Most companies/firms do not have the word "company" as part of their name.
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"Prior to that" is slightly formal, so "before that" is more likely if you're talking to a friend.

kumenglishthe ABC company

Most companies/firms do not have the word "company" as part of their name.

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