Hi everyone, in July I applied as an internal candidate for a manager position in a brand new department, and was told at that time it would be a while because they still needed to hire a new director.

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November 28,2022 at 5:27PM UTC

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Hi everyone, in July I applied as an internal candidate for a manager position in a brand new department, and was told at that time it would be a while because they still needed to hire a new director. That person has finally been announced. So I want to reach out to her to make it known I applied for that position and I'm interested in becoming part of the new department. I'm looking for suggestions on wording, basically to say "congrats on your new role, I want the manager position, and I'd love to move this process along ."

Suggestions for diplomatic but clear and non-wishy-washy outreach are my aim, since I've never met this person before, and I really want this job. Thank you!

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Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume WriterNovember 28,2022 at 6:16PM UTC
Would it be possible to have a conversation with the new director, rather than an email?
AnonymousNovember 28,2022 at 7:24PM UTC
Yes, that would be ideal. But I have to email her with that request, and make my case for why we should meet. She's located on a different campus, so it would have to be something scheduled. HR is useless in our company, so I feel the need to contact her directly.
Amy Carissa OliverNovember 28,2022 at 8:25PM UTC
Definitely reach out to her directly! I'd send an email that says something like, "Hi xxx, welcome to xxxx. I'd love to meet with you because I've been hearing about your new department for quite some time and would love to learn more about where it is headed. I am very interested in also talking to you about how my skills in xxx department might transfer into your new department. Can you meet for coffee?"
AnonymousNovember 29,2022 at 7:22PM UTC
Thanks. I e.aiked something very similar, and she shot me down, saying things will move forward within the regular application channels. I was surprised a bit, felt rather rigid, but figured if it's meant to be, it'll happen. Either that or she already knows who she wants to fill the position and that's her way of telling me to not get my hopes up. Time will tell!
Amy Carissa OliverNovember 30,2022 at 12:27AM UTC
May also be that she doesn't want to rock the boat too much upon entry into her role. It took me about 3 months to feel comfortable pushing HR's buttons about my team. Lol.
KarenNovember 29,2022 at 9:50PM UTC
Are they close enough so you can personally introduce yourself? Find out about them first - their background and what they hope for the new department. Then tell them your background and aspirations for the manager position and how you are there to help.
Do you need to reach out to the person who told you they needed to hire a new director first prior to extending your hand (proverbial or actual) to the new director?