I just joined this company a few months back and I am now interested in a role in a different department.

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November 15,2021 at 1:11PM UTC

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I just joined this company a few months back and I am now interested in a role in a different department. My move was honestly, an escape from a toxic environment. So the role isn’t exactly what I want to do and I joined the company with the intention of transferring to another department. There’s a role that is actually perfect for me but I have only been here a few months. I can’t apply since it requires a year of employment. Do I watch this job go? Or do I reach out the hiring manager?

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Marjorie AbdelkrimeNovember 15,2021 at 1:20PM UTC
I've seen this happen a few times. As long as you manage this well you should not have any issues.. And many companies will overlook the time in role requirement. You will want to have your manager's support. I'd say reach out to them, ask for their sponsorship and explain your situation and desire. Then with your manager engage the HM of the other role.
Angela MartinNovember 15,2021 at 1:43PM UTC
Talk to your boss. A lot of companies are doing some really creative things to keep good employees right now. I've seen things such as a "trial period" for promotional/role change opportunities. Depending on your experience and background, the company may be more than willing to waive the one year minimum experience they are stating as a requirement.
Daphne ValcinNovember 15,2021 at 1:55PM UTC
In addition to the other wonderful advice others have provided, it would be great to network across departments if there are committees, events, or projects you can work on with people who are in the department that you desire to work on. That would also be building your brand as a potential employee for whenever you might transition to that department.
AnonymousNovember 15,2021 at 2:22PM UTC
Since it's a requirement that you be in your current role for a year before transferring, do they make exceptions? I would find out the details first.
Tomilyn RichardsNovember 15,2021 at 4:04PM UTC
100% HAVE the conversation. Talk to the Talent/HR team... ask if there are any bending of the rules. If not, be honest with your boss and try to get projects. Look your boss has to train you and is counting on you too... so it is a respect two way street. But you also deserve to be happy and do your best work... so nothing wrong with making your thoughts known and putting in the time. =)
Dawn S. CrossNovember 16,2021 at 1:24PM UTC
I would reach out to the hiring manager - but - would use that as a stepping stone. This will give you a contact, a way in after you do your year. As a relative new hire in the company, this will allow you to find out more about the job you have, the company who hired you and give you an opportunity to determine if this new position is one that really would be a good fit for you.
At the least, you’ve made a contact for the future. At the most, you have made a contact for the future.