Job Interview Answers

Internal Job Posting questions

Don,

What advice do you have interviewing for a job in another department
within the company when there is another qualified person already in
that department for 1-1/2 years applying? The interviewing will be with
3 different managers, but not a panel interview.

Sincerely,

Susan Sandberg

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Susan,

I’m assuming that you are competing against this other qualified person,
right? There are many factors involved, but qualifications aren’t
everything. Much of the hiring decision will probably be based on who
the hiring manager likes more on a personal level and how well the
manager believes that candidate can perform the job.

If it were me, I would make every effort to show that manager how well
I’m doing in my current position and what I can do for them (promise
them stellar performance) if they hire me into this new position. Show
them you are a go getter and you can get things done. Since the other
candidate already works there, he may have some quirks about him the
manager does not like and would welcome someone new into the department.
This is where you have an advantage.

I hope this helps.

Best regards,

Don