I am a manager and would like to move to another area of the business. I have applied for the position, but by boss doesn't know this yet. I think that I should let him know before he finds out himself. I am worried because He always turns to me to "handle" everything for him. I think that he will give me a hard time; especially if I don't get the job. Let me know how I should let him know.
2007-03-25 07:41:29 · 6 answers · asked by jmtinvt 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Your company probably has a policyon how internal transfers are to be handled - check with your HR representative.
If not, the decent thing is to wait until you are pretty sure you will be offered the position (make sure the hiring manager knows that your situation is highly confidential.) Sit down with your boss and tell him that there is a great opportunity in another department/division that interests you and tha tyou've applied for it. Let him know how much you've learned from him and how helpful that experience will be in your new role. Offer to work with him and the hiring manager on a transition plan so he won't be left in the lurch.
Then stick to your guns despite all of his pleading and begging for you not to move. :) You need to do what is best for your career, not his.
Good luck!
2007-03-25 09:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In alot of companies, you need your boss' awareness before you can even apply for another position. Let him know that you are counting on him for support for the new job because you love learning new things. It would be better for him to keep you in the company than lose you to another business all together. Be upfront and honest but don't hide it. He is gonna find out anyway.
2007-03-25 07:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is someone else that she has in mind for your job, or "pressure from above", you might indeed have a problem. Rules and procedures for state agencies are NOT those found with private businesses. Once you are "certified" (off probation) things can be very secure -- assuming the state legislature or governor doesn't force major changes from above. Right now you are at the mercy of an organization in which politics plays a VERY large role, so do be careful!
2016-03-29 04:12:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As someone already stated, until you actually get the job then nothing should be said. However, surely you will need time off to take care of the interview process and second interview. Truth be told, he should be more than happy to allow you to move on to bigger and better things. He wasn't born a VP! Business is business as I am learning the hard way after years in the military. Cut-throat, unpersonal and cold. Go for it and if you need letters of resignation, go to microsoft.com as they have tons of templates! After two weeks they will easily get used to the new person taking over for you!
2007-03-25 07:52:16 · answer #4 · answered by Craig C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say anything unless you get the new job. There's no need to stir up trouble until there's a good reason to do so.
2007-03-25 07:46:41 · answer #5 · answered by ISOintelligentlife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AN OLD SAYING " YOU A MAN OR A MOUSE"?
IF HE FINDS OUT THRU THE GRAPEVINE--YOU'RE TOAST.
AND DON'T BE TO QUICK TO PAT YOURSELF ON THE BACK-- MANY WILL BE TOO HAPPY TO STEP INTO YOUR JOB...AND MAY DO IT BETTER.
2007-03-25 07:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋