Tired of the same ol' job duties day in and day out? 💤 Maybe it's time for your next career move. But before you hit up Indeed.com and pepper the internet with your resume, why not consider hopping to a new role within your company? 🧐
A recent survey found that a third of workers looking for a new role wish to stay within their company. Internal job moves are smart ones, too. 🌟 You'll get less new guy jitters, quicker onboarding, and you already know where the coffee is. 😏☕
Here’s Five Fast Facts about job hopping within your company:
- 🍨 The Inside Scoop - Take advantage of any cross-training or mentorship opportunities your company may offer. This will give you a leg up on the competition and also an inside peek at what it's like to work on a new team. Gaining experience through a training program or apprenticeship makes for a smooth transition.
- 🤸 Makin' Moves - Research current job openings on your company's website. If you find something you like, schedule a meeting with an onsite recruiter or HR representative to find out more about the application process. Most companies love internal candidates and referrals, since hiring someone from within makes their job easier. However, it doesn't always guarantee you'll get the job, so prep for the interview like it was with a brand new company.
- 🤝 It's Who You Know - Put your networking cap on and make friends with other departments. Getting to know other managers and coworkers goes a long way when it comes to landing a new job on their team. Schedule time to grab coffee and chat about the positions they have available and what it takes to be successful in them.
- 🗣️ Spill the Tea - Don't leave your manager out of the loop. Unlike being shady about an external job hunt, being transparent about your interest in another internal position is key. The last thing you want is for your manager to hear through the grapevine that you've been looking around and be surprised. A good manager will root for your career advancement and probably help you on your journey.
- 👀 Backup Plan - If you've tried all the above and don't get anywhere, it might be time to look elsewhere. There's no harm in seeing what else is out there, so browse the job boards. If you've hit a wall and there's nowhere to go in your current company, network with others in your industry to dig up potential new opportunities.
🔥Bottom line: There's no hard and fast way to land that internal job move, but these top tips will get you primed and ready. Looking for a new gig outside your current cubicle walls? Before you sign that offer letter, read up on these employment contract red flags.
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