This is an O/T post, but I need advice
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| Wed, 08-29-2007 - 2:23pm |
So, I am not very happy in my job, I came in thinking it would be marketing based, but it is more of information analysis. Its a bit too dry for me, and I was thinking of a career change.
Anyway, so I was looking on my college recruiting site, and I foun a post from my current company looking for a "marketing manager" because the current one is leaving.
Now I am VERY interesting in this position, and would love to go for it... But how exactly should I go about this? I am qualified, and have a decent knowledge of the products, so I would be easier to train. But the issue is, how do I bring it up with my bosses without them thinking I am really dissatisfied at my current position. Because this wouldn’t really be looking for a promotion, but more of a total change. I feel I may risk the situation of them not hiring me for this position, and then knowing that I am shopping around for new jobs.
What do you think?

Hmm, that's a toughie...how long have you been in this job? I ask because I thought you were a recent grad, but maybe I'm wrong. In my (relatively inexperienced) eyes, that may have a lot to do with how they'll receive your wanting to switch positions. I've been at my position over a year now, and I finally feel reasonably ok telling people that I'm looking into going back to school (though that wouldn't be until next September anyway).
I think talking to the boss you have the best relationship with and/or the person who is most likely to be able to help you get the other position, and mentioning that you'd be interested in that type of position, that you think it would be a good fit with your skills and interests, and asking them questions about what you'd need to do to be considered, would not be a bad idea. Presumably they want ambitious people working for them, right? You don't have to say anything about not liking your current position--couch it in terms of your interest in the other position.
Sheri
No advice, but I wonder:
Why do you say this is an O/T post?
It seems the exactly right kind of post we need here at The Single Life. This board is about Life, not just romance.
I think that they can't expect you to want to stay in the job you got right out of college forever, and asking for something different shows initiative.