Navigating internal applications when in a toxic department?
I have been applying to internal positions at my company for the past 2 months. A recruiter finally reached out to me today regarding a position I applied to this week for a phone screen. He said he'd pass my resume to the hiring manager for a formal interview. Problem is, I haven't notified my current manager that I applied. Long story short, the position I am in now is not originally the position I was hired for. They essentially pulled a bait and switch by changing my job duties/description shortly after I was hired. I have been very upfront with all 3 managers (yes 3!!!) that I would like to do something else. First manager was very dismissive and upset i pointed out the bait and switch. He was laid off over the summer. The next manager got extremely upset and pretty much implied I should be grateful to not have been laid off and that if I didn't like my job, to quit. Newest manager has been okay and knows I would like to do something else but essentially due to the reorg that followed the layoffs, said there isn't much she can do. So I'm a bit nervous about letting her know I applied elsewhere for fear of being let go if I don't move forward in the hiring process. Any tips or ideas on how I should approach this?
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I work for a large global corporation. I never tell my manager if/when I'm looking for or applying to internal positions if I'm ok staying where I am. My manager finds out I've accepted a new position AFTER I've accepted it. Then I work with the current/new managers on a transition plan and timing. No need to have a manager constantly worried about whether they can depend on you or that you may leave them.
On the other hand, if I'm truly not happy or want to grow to another position, I will let my manager know so they can help me find the best role for me. It's in companies' best interest to help their employees grow. A good leader will support you in your career growth.
Anonymous
Try speaking with your manager to explain that although you are aware your position remains for now, the fact that layoffs have been occurring, makes you worry. Since this is a new role, and tou still want to work in the company, this makes tou believe that there's no possibility of having that position you are applying for to be part of a new round of layoffs.
Tell her that you are interested in those functions without getting back to your discussions about disliking your current role.
Sometimes we overthink, and at the end it's simpler than what we have thought.
Good luck!