Applied for a new job, got passed HR

[thestrangebrew1]

So I've been working in a management position as interim for the last 2 years, and was finally made official a few months ago. Got my raise, management leave and I can put management/supervisory duties officially on my resume. Well, a few weeks ago, another department within our organization had an opening for a deputy official, which I qualified for, so I threw my hat in the ring. Found out I got passed the HR screening and my application was forwarded to this other department for possible interview, which I think I'm likely to get. My dilemma I'm sort of in right now is that our department likes to use each other's management staff for interview panels because we work so closely together, so at some point my organization heads will find out that I've applied, and will at least more than likely interview. I would much rather tell my department head myself vs them finding out later. Given this, at what point do you think it's ok to tell them I've at least applied and may be getting an interview? Should I at least wait until I for sure have an interview? Generally, I don't think my supervisors will have an issue; if anything they might take it more personal that I didn't let them know I applied for the position, and they'd be genuinely happy if I actually got hired.

 

[squirrel dog]

Sooner than later .

 

[deadlyapp]

In every company I've ever worked for, one of the questions you had to answer before you applied was "Have you told your current manager?"

I would have a frank conversation with your manager about it and why you are interested in it

 

[BudAshes]

Poor grammar and a wall of text. Definitely management material...

 

[FeuerFrei]

"Passed?" "Passed" is when you get passed over for promotion. Not interchangeable with "past."

Softpedal it with the current manager. Casually mention the opening and ask him if he thinks you're suited. Or something along that line ... just reveal your interest. See if he encourages your interest, or discourages it actively.

 

[snoopy7548]

Don't worry about it, OP. Once you're in management nobody questions your writing abilities.

 

[olds]

Poor grammar and a wall of text. Definitely management material...

My thoughts exactly

 

[brianmanahan]

Poor grammar and a wall of text. Definitely management material...

give the guy a break, he's missing a thumb

 

[highland145]

give the guy a break, he's missing a thumb

The ADA will insure he has a prime parking spot.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

In every company I've ever worked for, one of the questions you had to answer before you applied was "Have you told your current manager?"

I would have a frank conversation with your manager about it and why you are interested in it

That's nuts - and an absolute ridiculous question to ask that I would never answer truthfully.

In all the applications and interviews I've ever done - no one expects me to notify my current employer unless I'm actually given the job offer.

 

[deadlyapp]

That's nuts - and an absolute ridiculous question to ask that I would never answer truthfully.

In all the applications and interviews I've ever done - no one expects me to notify my current employer unless I'm actually given the job offer.

To be clear, I meant only internal to the company. If you apply for a new role inside the company they asked if you had informed your manager, because otherwise HR will be calling them anyways so they are aware.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

To be clear, I meant only internal to the company. If you apply for a new role inside the company they asked if you had informed your manager, because otherwise HR will be calling them anyways so they are aware.

Ah gotcha. Yeah that's different.

 

[thestrangebrew1]

Haha yea didn't think that through before typing the headline. Meant to say passed as in I passed HR's "test". Anyways, that is a unique question about having told your current manager is strange. I've always seen the "May we contact your current employer?" which isn't the same but similar, and I've always answered yes. Decided I'll talk to my supervisor probably later this afternoon.

And my thumb, or what's left of it, is actually fine for anyone who cares. Wife wouldn't let me try and get a handicap plate though...

 

[BudAshes]

Haha yea didn't think that through before typing the headline. Meant to say passed as in I passed HR's "test". Anyways, that is a unique question about having told your current manager is strange. I've always seen the "May we contact your current employer?" which isn't the same but similar, and I've always answered yes. Decided I'll talk to my supervisor probably later this afternoon.

And my thumb, or what's left of it, is actually fine for anyone who cares. Wife wouldn't let me try and get a handicap plate though...

Well I guess it's time for a lawn mower accident and a sacrificial toe. If you lose enough body parts they have to give you one.

 

[snoopy7548]

The ADA will insure he has a prime parking spot.

*ensure

 

[highland145]

*ensure

I thought it over and decided it should be "insure" like "insurance". And I was too lazy to google it.

 

[snoopy7548]

I thought it over and decided it should be "insure" like "insurance". And I was too lazy to google it.

Maybe think of it like this, "You need to ensure you have insurance."

 

[highland145]

Maybe think of it like this, "You need to ensure you have insurance."

Doubt I'll remember the next time I need to use it.

 

[Exterous]

Poor grammar and a wall of text. Definitely management material...

Nah. Not enough buzzwords. There was nothing in there about "optimizing deliverables by forming cross functional teams to appropriately leverage cloud resources"

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Nah. Not enough buzzwords. There was nothing in there about "optimizing deliverables by forming cross functional teams to appropriately leverage cloud resources"

Ugh - Yes, definitely one of the follies of working in the business world is I hear that shit every single day practically.

Cringe worthy....


Reminds me of this bit from Carlin:

 

[slayer202]

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