What would you do if.....?

Question

If you worked at a great company as an intern (because you didn't have any work experience after college to being with), that pays GREAT, but you are not using much of your skills, but there is another part of the facility that has what you would like to do that does not currently have a position open. Would you stay here until that other area opens a position, keep doing what you are doing now (for 1 more year) which is some-what career related, or leave and find a permanent job within your field?

My answer:
I have no idea when they will open a position in the other area
Or move on? I dont want to move on because I feel that just 1 yera of work experience that is not as much career-related won't cut it to get me a permanent job, or they might even say "you still don't have enough experience.. you need at least 3 years..."

Answer 1

Talk with manager in the area where you want to work. Let them know you are interested in a job there, ask what the chances are of an opening within the next year, and if there is anything you can do to help accomplish that goal (some additional classes, some after hours training in the area you want to enter, etc.). You have an advantage of already being employed in the company and they can observe your work and skills. If they are not encouraging, then perhaps you should move on.

Answer 2

The answer is all the above:

keep doing what you are doing right now while waiting the position in the other department become available or you found a permanent position elsewhere, whichever comes first.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

You should ask to talk to the manager of the area you are interested. Make sure the manager is aware that you are interested See if you have the skills for that area when something is available. Ask how you can prepare yourself for an opening when one becomes available.

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Answer 4

leave and find a permanent job within my field.

Answer 5

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