I’m coming up on a year at my job as a project manager, and while I like the company, (a large marketing agency) I’m not happy with the type of work my department does and would like to explore other opportunities in the company.

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February 18,2023 at 7:51PM UTC

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I’m coming up on a year at my job as a project manager, and while I like the company, (a large marketing agency) I’m not happy with the type of work my department does and would like to explore other opportunities in the company. I have many years’ experience in various types of marketing but I fear I will be seen as trying to move out of the position they hired me for too soon if I actually start talking to other people in the company about this. (As background, the job description I applied to did not specify which department this was for and at the time it seemed interesting but now not so much). Any thoughts on how I should handle this?

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AnonymousFebruary 18,2023 at 10:56PM UTC
Most companies want their employees to.grow and take on other roles, as long as you remain with the company I don't see what the issue is. You have been in the job a year, that's is a good time to be promoted or take another role. You only need to inform your manager you are interested in applying for another role and then apply. If they are not supportive it's probably because they don't want to lose you, not because they don't want you to grow.
Erica MitchellFebruary 19,2023 at 1:47PM UTC
I don't think they'll see it that way. Let them know you're interested in growing at their company.
AnonymousFebruary 19,2023 at 5:34PM UTC
Many companies want you to stay in a position for a year after you start before asking for a transfer because it gives you time to evaluate the culture of the company. After being there a year and asking for a transfer, you tell them that you want to learn and grow with the company. I don't see anything but positives from asking, and what's the worst that can happen? They say no, or wait six months and try again. The best: They suggest you apply for a specific position that is or is about to come open.