This is an O/T post, but I need advice

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Registered: 05-17-2007
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?

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Registered: 01-26-2006
Wed, 08-29-2007 - 2:46pm

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).

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Registered: 05-17-2007
Wed, 08-29-2007 - 2:50pm
I've only been here for a bit over 2 months. (yes i did just graduate) The posted it on my schools site, and were only looking for someone with an undergrad degree. No mention of experience was on there... So if they are just looking for someone out of college.. I mean, I have been an e-marketing manager in the past, and I did well in school. I think I'd get pretty stong consideration... But i just dont know how it would be recieved.
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Wed, 08-29-2007 - 2:55pm

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

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Registered: 01-26-2006
Wed, 08-29-2007 - 2:58pm
Oh no, that's not why I was asking, I just meant as not to give the impression that you're a job-hopper. I'm not saying you are, I know how it is to get caught in a job you don't like right after school. Trust me. :)
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Registered: 10-16-2006
Wed, 08-29-2007 - 4:07pm
I agree you should approach it as "I want to do that" instead of "I don't like what I'm doing." But I'm wondering: doesn't your company have some kind of intranet job listing for employees? If so, you could say you saw the listing there rather than on your college site.
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Registered: 08-30-1999
Wed, 08-29-2007 - 6:14pm

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.

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Sat, 09-01-2007 - 10:56pm

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.