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Looking for words of wisdom about interviewing within current organization. Let's here it :smt100. :thumbsup:
 
Promotion, don't really want to get into it alot, thought I would post this and then it would probably be the last thing I read prior to leaving for the interview. Just thought you guys would probably say some things I forgot about and may make all the difference in the end. :thumbsup:
 
If you have been with the company for a while and have a good working relationship with co-workers, I wouldn't be concerned or nervous at all. They obviously know your skills and tallent if they are considering you for the job.

Good Luck!:thumbsup:

BTW, is this putting you into a supervisor or manager position? What do you do now?
 
Good luck:thumbsup: and if you can't win them over with facts, just dumbfound them with BS:thumbsup::lol:
 
I would do the following:

1. Tell him/her you own a Tiara
2. Tell him/her "the cactus joke"
3. Ask him/her "Have you lost weight?"
4. Tell him/her you need 2 months of vacation this summer
5. Tell him/her you have strong views and delete records/documents if you don't like what they say...

I'll think of more but that would be my top 5
 
Wes,

Just remember to be honest and candid in your pursuit of advancement. From my perspective, interviews are a two way street. The employer is looking to fill a position with the best possible talent, you are looking to make a change to further challenge yourself, increase responsibility, pay etc. If it doesn't work for BOTH sides, it will fail.

My .02
 
Don't let your guard down just because its an internal interview........over dress but look professional, don't be informal. Get a haircut.....be well groomed. Don't assume they know who you are and what you have done.........be prepared to sell yourself and to explain why you are right for the opportunity being offered. No BS or overstatement......the hiring manager has the ability to find out everything about you.
Within 8 hours of your interview, write a note to each person you interviewed to thank them for the opportunity and to let them know how interested you are in the position.....they'll pass them around or attach them to your resume so don't write the same note to everyone. If a meal is involved, you will be talking during the meal so order food that is neat to eat and is lite..........no ribs or spagetti.

Good luck...........if this is what you want to do.
 
I have some -but not alot- of experience in this area.

There is some good advice in this thread. Frank's advice is very good.

If you are interviewing within the company, I suppose the biggest consideration on your *approach* is how well you know the individuals who are interviewing you. If you already know or work with these people, you can be more casual as you approach the interview. But this is definately a multi-edged sword -> you are not just interviewing for one position -> you could well be interviewing for a NUMBER of positions. You are introducing yourself and your goals to managers. Even if you don't fit for THIS job, you might find that there is a DIFFERENT job they would fit you better; either now or in the future.

It is very important to be honest. They don't want to put you in a job that doesn't suit you. And you don't want to get a job that doesn't suit you either. It is definately a two way street.

And be prepared for unintended consequences. I inquired about an internal job in a different group a few years ago. . . after a 20 minute phone conversation, it was obvious that in-person interviews were unnecessary because I didn't want the job being offered. But my current manager caught wind of the inquiry, and I was promoted within my current job a few months later!
 
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I think you should fly over and hang out with Gary for the weekend. He'll prepare you for anything and everything that could come at you.

If you can't do that, then i would hang my hat on Franks advice. You can't argue with professionalism.
 
In addition to the good advice already offered here - have an updated resume available. Be prepared to answer questions about why you want a different job, why you want that particular role, any specifics about why you are leaving your current role and have some short term goals ready in case the interviewer asks. The key is to be professional and positive. Don't say anything negative about your current position or co-workers. If you have have done anything to prepare yourself for the new position be sure to call it out on your resume and speak to it - classes, certifications, etc.

Good luck!
 
Make sure they give you enough of a raise so you can join the big boat club and don't have to worry about getting saltwater on your boat. :grin:
 
A plain envelope with lots of $50 bills never hurts!

Good luck, If you can put up with us, you can handle anything a potential boss can throw at you.
 
The whole internal move thing can be a real can of worms.

Even though the company line may be "provide opportunities/promote from within", be sure your present manager/boss is on board with losing you. If he isn't, he can torpedo any move or worse, if it doesn't work out this time, he knows you are looking to move and that can affect his recommendations and reviews of your work.

The hiring guy also knows your income and the tendency is for an internal move to be done on the cheap......expect them to know your job grade and have slotted the new job in one or 2 grade levels up so that huge increases in income aren't likely in most companies. Similarly, they are expecting an existing employee to roll over and play dead when it comes to income. Now days it seems to require negotiating to protect your own interests. Be sure you know what similar positions in competing companies pay and understand the costs involved in a change if a new location or relocation is required.

Good luck..........I'm going boating.
 
For what it's worth,
Be aggressive, but not too aggressive. When I was in the corporate world hiring and firing I made sure the person I interviewed was smart enough to answer the questions, BUT NOT SMARTER THAN THE INTERVIEWER.

Just remember people in the corporate world today will save there own job anyway they can.
 
Wes, if I have told you once I have told you a hundred times. You are not getting promoted! You are the head moderator, there is no higher post. Until Stihlbolts can beat you in the annual mud wrestling contest your position will stand.
 
My business revovles around this. Here are some thoughts:
Have a clear idea of why you want the position.
Have a concise plan of what you would do with the position.
Have a great understanding of what the company is trying to accomplish (if public, review the letter to the sharehoders, 10-k, 10-Q)
Tie yourself and your future position into the values in the letter to the shareholders.
Above all else, have a great transition plan of how you would replace yourself in your current role, and assume the new one.
Good luck!
 
H2ONUT said:
So Wes, any news, updates on how it went?
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Went great thanks to everyone for your ideas and thoughts, exactly what I was looking for. I seem to overthink things sometimes and while stressing about it last night decided to post that and then I would let that be the last thing I read prior to leaving for the interview. Now if I could just learn how to wait for the true results without stressing. :thumbsup:
 
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