How to change jobs internally?
28 September 2012
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About 30% of executives admit to wanting to take steps to change jobs. But this change can also take place within their current company. …
Here are some tips on how to change jobs internally.
1 / Know why you are changing
Changing, yes. But it is imperative to clearly define the reasons that are pushing you to change. Is it a particular attraction to a given sector? Is it the desire for a more obvious balance between private and professional life? Is it still the desire for work that is more in line with your values and ways of working? Is it the desire for a raise in salary?
Whatever the case may be, ask yourself questions and don't lose sight of the fact that you don't change jobs simply because the old one bores you, otherwise you might risk accepting anything.
2 / Project yourself
Take into account the opportunities of the position that interests you. Of course, this last one is important, but so is the next one. Indeed, before making a final decision, look ahead, project yourself in the next 3/4 years and ask yourself what could be offered to you afterwards …
Why don't you try to find out what has become of the people who have followed a similar path to the one that attracts you, today?
3 / Take stock of your current and expected skills
You are leaving a position that you master for a position that will necessarily require you to acquire new skills (and new "know-how") ... Are you afraid of this step? If so, try to estimate how long it will take you to acquire the required skills. Taking stock of the new situation is a good thing because it is always wiser not to be confronted all at once with too many obstacles that had absolutely not been considered.
4/ Ask professionals
Discover exactly what the position you are applying for covers, its ins and outs, its reality, finally … Question professionals internally but also externally, via online social networks. Be honest with yourself and don't hesitate to back down if the reality turns out to be too different from the fantasy you had built for yourself. This is, indeed, intellectual honesty that can save you from a real professional impasse ...
5 / Talk about yourself
It must be admitted, there is a kind of internal job market in every company. The best way to be informed of available positions remains the immediate network. So don't hesitate to create yours by talking about yourself, what you do, your desires and projects to your colleagues. Make yourself known and recognized. It's not about strutting around the corridors, but about daring to approach the other person in order to present your work.
6/ Inform your superiors
There is no need to hide your wishes because it would be even more complex to manage on the day of your departure. Informally or formally inform your superiors of your search, or even use the annual performance review to express clear wishes for a change.
7/ Stay up-to-date
Remember to review, to update, your resume and to write a cover letter that allows you to present yourself in a few minutes and that also offers your acquired skills and know-how. This can only be positive in terms of coherence with the professional project you are building.
8/ Prove yourself ahead of time
Everyone knows that a recruiter will always be more inclined to choose someone who has already had contact with the position, even from afar …So, think about offering your services before the time. Offer your talents to intervene at any level of the requested task. For example, if you are a salesperson and are aiming for a technical sales position, show that you already know some product sheets. You will immediately be taken seriously in the event of a possible candidate search.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on September 28, 2012
Here are some tips on how to change jobs internally.
1 / Know why you are changing
Changing, yes. But it is imperative to clearly define the reasons that are pushing you to change. Is it a particular attraction to a given sector? Is it the desire for a more obvious balance between private and professional life? Is it still the desire for work that is more in line with your values and ways of working? Is it the desire for a raise in salary?
Whatever the case may be, ask yourself questions and don't lose sight of the fact that you don't change jobs simply because the old one bores you, otherwise you might risk accepting anything.
2 / Project yourself
Take into account the opportunities of the position that interests you. Of course, this last one is important, but so is the next one. Indeed, before making a final decision, look ahead, project yourself in the next 3/4 years and ask yourself what could be offered to you afterwards …
Why don't you try to find out what has become of the people who have followed a similar path to the one that attracts you, today?
3 / Take stock of your current and expected skills
You are leaving a position that you master for a position that will necessarily require you to acquire new skills (and new "know-how") ... Are you afraid of this step? If so, try to estimate how long it will take you to acquire the required skills. Taking stock of the new situation is a good thing because it is always wiser not to be confronted all at once with too many obstacles that had absolutely not been considered.
4/ Ask professionals
Discover exactly what the position you are applying for covers, its ins and outs, its reality, finally … Question professionals internally but also externally, via online social networks. Be honest with yourself and don't hesitate to back down if the reality turns out to be too different from the fantasy you had built for yourself. This is, indeed, intellectual honesty that can save you from a real professional impasse ...
5 / Talk about yourself
It must be admitted, there is a kind of internal job market in every company. The best way to be informed of available positions remains the immediate network. So don't hesitate to create yours by talking about yourself, what you do, your desires and projects to your colleagues. Make yourself known and recognized. It's not about strutting around the corridors, but about daring to approach the other person in order to present your work.
6/ Inform your superiors
There is no need to hide your wishes because it would be even more complex to manage on the day of your departure. Informally or formally inform your superiors of your search, or even use the annual performance review to express clear wishes for a change.
7/ Stay up-to-date
Remember to review, to update, your resume and to write a cover letter that allows you to present yourself in a few minutes and that also offers your acquired skills and know-how. This can only be positive in terms of coherence with the professional project you are building.
8/ Prove yourself ahead of time
Everyone knows that a recruiter will always be more inclined to choose someone who has already had contact with the position, even from afar …So, think about offering your services before the time. Offer your talents to intervene at any level of the requested task. For example, if you are a salesperson and are aiming for a technical sales position, show that you already know some product sheets. You will immediately be taken seriously in the event of a possible candidate search.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on September 28, 2012
