Applied for an internal job and they apparently told my boss?

[Anonymous]

I have been applying to some internal jobs as I have been in my current role for 2 years and have had ability to be promoted. I was surprised to have been offered a job in another division after I spoke to them earlier this week. I’m not sure if I want to make the jump but the HR rep said they’ve already spoken with my leaders and the start date is ok with them.

… I feel like why would they tell my leaders I applied before I even got a chance to decide if I even wanted to change my job?

Now I’m in an awkward position. Ugh

[Anonymous]

At my job you actually have to your manager sign off on any internal application, they have to be aware.

It sounds like a similar procedure at yours (mandatory notification), so I wouldn't worry about feeling awkward. You can always set up a meeting and say you've been looking at XYZ jobs and what they think might be a good fit?

It really depends on your culture, but mine is VERY pro internals, it's rarely seen as a negative to move departments. Frame it as gaining further experience in the organization.

[Anonymous]

You shouldn’t have applied for a job if you were unsure you wanted it.

[Anonymous]

I can't imagine hiring someone internally without checking their references. A major part of the reason why internal candidates got preference is because you know the people vouching for them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:At my job you actually have to your manager sign off on any internal application, they have to be aware.

It sounds like a similar procedure at yours (mandatory notification), so I wouldn't worry about feeling awkward. You can always set up a meeting and say you've been looking at XYZ jobs and what they think might be a good fit?

It really depends on your culture, but mine is VERY pro internals, it's rarely seen as a negative to move departments. Frame it as gaining further experience in the organization.

This is op. I’m truly surprised to receive an offer and am not sure if I want to jump especially as the pay bump is small. But now that my boss has been alerted would she resent me if I don’t leave? Should I have a meeting with her to talk this through? What should I say?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You shouldn’t have applied for a job if you were unsure you wanted it.

This is OP. I was curious if someone would respond to my resume! I’m new to this company.

[Anonymous]

Communication helps. I made the mistake early in my career of applying and interviewing internally without notifying my manager and vp. I didn’t get the job, but they were notified and I got a huge black eye with them. You’ve likely already suffered that. I think your best option is to take the job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You shouldn’t have applied for a job if you were unsure you wanted it.

This is OP. I was curious if someone would respond to my resume! I’m new to this company.

I thought you'd been in the same role for two years.

[Anonymous]

Internal systems are usually set up to notify current manager when employee applies internally, so you would be better off being up front with your manager. So you need to have a decent rapport. Which you apparently don't have, since you decided to solicit ideas on DCUM rather than talking about this with your manager.

[Anonymous]

For future reference, it’s always a good idea to check these kinds of policies before applying internally. At my current company, you don’t have to notify your manager while you’re interviewing, but HR does notify them before extending the offer (so yes, you boss gets to find out before you do that you’re getting the offer).

[Anonymous]

If you want to be anonymous, interview at another company. Did you really not know internal people talk to each other?

[Anonymous]

Of course they told your boss. They will have to find a replacement for you. It's the same company.

You sound incredibly naive.

[Anonymous]

If your manager gives you a hard time about this, you are in a toxic environment and should find somewhere different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Communication helps. I made the mistake early in my career of applying and interviewing internally without notifying my manager and vp. I didn’t get the job, but they were notified and I got a huge black eye with them. You’ve likely already suffered that. I think your best option is to take the job.

Trash people who spend their energy on catfighting instead of building the business.

[Anonymous]

Just take the job and if you don't like it apply elsewhere or be much more careful next time. You are not new to the company - shouldn't have applied if you didn't want it. Yay small pay bump