Yes or No: May we contact this employer?

I would like your views/opinion on replying to yes or no. I'm applying for another position within my current organization (large hospital). i don't want to be in an awkward position if i don't get the job.

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the_Grinch

Never applied for an internal position, but I would say it's probably best to give your manager/supervisor a heads up. In most cases they are going to find out anyway so best it comes from you to save you from any sour grapes. I know at my sisters hospital when you apply for an internal position they emailed her current supervisor.

Xavor

If you've been in your current position for over a year, then there should not be a conflict.

cyberguypr

Agree with the_Grinch. It may be standard procedure to reach out to the current manager and obtain their blessing. I would talk to my manager first and explain.

-hype

I say yes, but I wouldn't let my supervisor know. It would be awkward and then you'd have to answer the question, so whatever happened to that job you applied to...

Best to let things work themselves out. If you were meant to get the job, you will.

Verities

the_Grinch wrote: »

Never applied for an internal position, but I would say it's probably best to give your manager/supervisor a heads up. In most cases they are going to find out anyway so best it comes from you to save you from any sour grapes. I know at my sisters hospital when you apply for an internal position they emailed her current supervisor.

Agreed. You are better off being honest and people respect that more than never giving a heads up, then heading out the door. Additionally, if your current boss knows your potential new boss and you burned that bridge....your new gig could go sideways real quick.

philz1982

Verities wrote: »

Agreed. You are better off being honest and people respect that more than never giving a heads up, then heading out the door. Additionally, if your current boss knows your potential new boss and you burned that bridge....your new gig could go sideways real quick.

On the flipside if your boss knows the new boss and likes you, he may give the new boss a nudge! This is how I have gotten my promotions. I happened to catch the eye of a VP and he "recommended" me into my new role.

Oh, and yes you should let your current boss know for internal positions.

Verities

philz1982 wrote: »

On the flipside if your boss knows the new boss and likes you, he may give the new boss a nudge! This is how I have gotten my promotions. I happened to catch the eye of a VP and he "recommended" me into my new role.

Oh, and yes you should let your current boss know for internal positions.

Indeed.

E Double U

Whenever I applied for something internally I always told my managers.

MeanDrunkR2D2

If internal, always talk to your manager first before you even go and apply. They may be able to help you, even if they don't want you to leave the team, but will know that as long as you are a respected team member they know it will be for the company's best interests to keep you and let you move up the ranks.

The_Expert

One can't trust HR - so go ahead and assume your current boss will find out regardless. I agree with what others said - give your current boss a heads up.

IIIMaster

22cloud9 wrote: »

I would like your views/opinion on replying to yes or no. I'm applying for another position within my current organization (large hospital). i don't want to be in an awkward position if i don't get the job.

I applied for an internal position and I felt like my old boss help me. I was the only person who got the position and I'm working under his best buddy at work. He or she will know anyways due to the fact HR will most likely contact them. Although I did not official tell him my boss knew a couple of days later. Even ask me if I took the necessary assessments.

apr911

The_Expert wrote: »

One can't trust HR - so go ahead and assume your current boss will find out regardless. I agree with what others said - give your current boss a heads up.

Not even HR...

For most companies, its not that hard to see the org chart and see who a particular applicant is managed by. The hiring manager can than go straight to the manager.

I treat any internal application as a default YES. Even if I check NO, there is no guarantee the hiring manager isnt going to contact my manager anyway or mention something the next time they see the manager tipping them off.

Too much scuttlebutt internally to risk not informing your manager.

Besides, most companies are happy to retain talent even if it means moving them into a different role, especially since it generally allows for a longer smoother transition (for the company at least) than if you were to leave and give 2 weeks notice.

If you're in good standing you should have nothing to fear from saying yes and letting your boss know you applied internally.

goldenlight

Usually when you look up the employee in the employee directory it show the boss email and contact number. Do they use computers at this hospital?

Anyway let your boss know. I'm sure he will put in a good word for you