I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.

5 Comments

1. ErinMarch 17,2024 at 1:46PM UTC

   I would think, but I have learned I am not your typical HR person, that if you have been an established member of your team, you present well (as talent is one of the very first impressions of the company), and you've done onboarding before, you would be able to submit your resume highlighting your past experience for an internal transfer. Either way, they have to hire someone new, so it makes sense to provide a current employee with a new chance that might improve their quality of life versus hiring a new person and having a current miserable employee.

   But, call me crazy...because sometimes my logic takes over when it shouldn't! Haha

2. Jonna Ferguson, ACCMarch 17,2024 at 5:04PM UTC

   This sounds like an exciting and interesting move for you! Think about "why" making this particular shift connects with your values and why it's important to you. Make a list of the transferrable skills, education and experiences you have, and why they'd be an asset to a Talent Management role.

   If you feel the position aligns with what you want, reach out to a leader in the Talent org and ask for a 30-minute meeting to learn more about the team, explain your excitement about the opportunity, what drives you and how Talent aligns with what matters to you in the future. Add a few specifics about your transferrable skills and experience if they apply. If you feel you want to move forward, tell them how interested you are in the position, let them know you're going to apply and ask if there's anything else you should do to position yourself for the role (training, speaking with someone else on the team for background, job-shadowing, etc.). When you close the meeting, offer that if there are any projects or challenges you can help with based on your HR background, encourage them to reach out and ask. (Being genuine while networking significantly increases your chances as a candidate, and closing a meeting with an offer of help shows you're an engaged problem-solver.)

   Wishing you all the best!

3. AnonymousMarch 18,2024 at 11:56AM UTC

   Assuming that this opportunity is with the same university that you're working for now, can you meet with someone on the team or perhaps the hiring manager and ask them what skills would be valuable in that role?

4. AnonymousMarch 19,2024 at 12:12PM UTC

   Thanks for all the great advice! I’m moving forward and applying. :)

5. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMarch 22,2024 at 5:57PM UTC

   Is there a job description in the posting?
   They're telling you right there what they're looking for.

   Make sure you list any required or preferred experience/skills that you have.