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by jabney

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I have been hitting this site hard for the past couple of weeks I am new to forums but I am getting a lot of info from you guys and I thank you for it. Here my story I have been at my place of business over three years and it seems each year a position comes up for basic level entry ? 1 year experience position comes up for a IT position . All the times they position I applied and didn?t get with the position was pulled or other situation. People who I know in that department assured me that I had the position but then they gave it to another in the company. Once again a position has come up and I am deciding if I want to apply again. I feel somewhat like a fool for pursing the position because of the last set of results ? In your opinions when is enough, should I start looking at other options outside?!?!? Let me know what you think

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by jamesrl

All depends on corporate culture and environment, but in most cases I would suggest you go to the manager in the department and ask what you can do to prepare for a role in that group. Don't focus on why some other person and not you - thats water under the bridge - show them you are persistant and willing to do some work to be ready for any role that may come up. Ask about appropriate courses or books - anything that may help you.

If they don't think you are a good candidate, you haven't lost anything. If you are borderline, they might see you as persistant. You want to take care not to come across as whiny or desparate.

James

by i call it as i see it !

Keep in mind while department heads may tell you what you want to hear they may be reluctant to "steal" an employee from another department. You should be looking elsewhere and be prepared if the the right opportunity comes along. Unfortunately there is no loyalty to the employees by companies like there once was. One always has to look out for ones self.

by sleepin'dawg

Managers don't appreciate having their people poached so you have to look at the situation of the IT manager and determine if he is on the same responsibility level as your manager or director. If not then inform your manager of your aspirations and if he encourages you then scoot over to the IT guy and let him know that it's okay
with your boss but you wanted to know if there were any other obstacles. If your managere tries to discourage you, then it's time to float your resume out there. Understand that with the job market being what it is you may need to relocate to another part of the country to get what you want.

by jimhm

Could be a number of things:

1) Your current manager was asked if they would let you go to the new position - and they said no! Your company may have a 18 month or some month requirement before changing positions, or your management is just a JO - You should be able to find that out in HR - if there is a requirement.. make sure your jump is within the requirements so you manager can't block it. Did you run this new position past your current management?

2) Sex/Race/Religion - could be a hidden bias or discrimination - that you can only tell.

3) At the time they told you - you had the job - you were the most qualified - then they interview someone with better qualification - if you approach the hiring manager - and ask (dont' ask Why they didn't pick you!) "For future interviews where was I weak - what do I need to learn more in the line of technical knowledge ... More of what do you need to do -

4) Lack of Prep - you didn't prep for the questions and your interview was bad or didn't give the right answers.

I would go for this position - ask your current manager if you are offered the position would they release you in the two weeks. (I've had managers they said yes - to the transfer but in 3 months after a project.).. Get a friend to practice interview you - with questions that have been
posed here in TR.. and Prep - Prep - Prep

Depending on those answers - You will have the answer to your question - Stay or Go!..

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