I interviewed for one role, but I’m more interested in others at the company.

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May 4,2023 at 6:00PM UTC

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I interviewed for one role, but I’m more interested in others at the company.

I am hesitant to reach out to the recruiter too quickly, but after an interview with the hiring manager I don’t think the original role I was recruiter for is the right fit or what I even want right now. However there are several other open positions within the company that I think would be a better fit. Is it a risk to tell the recruiter asap? Should I wait and see how the first role plays out even though I don’t think it’s right? I was recently laid off, and am nervous to rock the boat at all because I don’t want them to completely disregard me for either job. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated thank you!

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AnonymousMay 4,2023 at 6:22PM UTC
hmm, I think it may be ok to reach out and say, "you know, if I'm not a fit for this role, what do you think about xxxx role? I'd be interested in it as well. What do you suggest?"
AnonymousMay 4,2023 at 6:52PM UTC
That’s a good way to position. Thank you!
AnonymousMay 4,2023 at 7:08PM UTC
If anything this shows that you are really interested in the company and a great way to position. Plus, it also shows that you are not just trying to get any old job as you actually sat and thought about it for some time before reaching out. Good luck
Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterMay 4,2023 at 7:10PM UTC
Ask the question this way: "If I truly believed I am going to land in the perfect job for me at the perfect time in the perfect company, how would I handle this situation?"
We often make career decisions from a place of lack and fear...which almost never works out well for anyone involved. Go forth with confidence, young job seeker!
AnonymousMay 4,2023 at 7:32PM UTC
This is so good!
AnonymousMay 5,2023 at 6:09PM UTC
I would reach out to the hiring manager that you spoke to directly not the recruiter. Thank them for their interest in you (you were recruited to them you said) and let them know that you are interested in other roles in the company and might think of others in your network a fit for that role but you are not that one. Ask for their input about your fit for the one you most want (pick one only) and ask them to refer you internally. Since they interviewed you they are most likely the one vs the recruiter who has more domain knowledge of your actual capabilties. Follow up after a week if you don't hear back. Be honest because rushing into the wrong job is not the right choice. Good luck.