Outplacement or inplacement

The new year can often mean a fresh start for many, and those looking to climb the career ladder might be searching for their next job opportunity. However, some may prefer the security that staying with the same company provides, and so the prospect of applying for an internal role might be an appealing one. Equally, with so many businesses restructuring and changes to job roles taking place across the board, some people are finding themselves having to interview for jobs internally, particularly to keep a part-time or role on a secondment.

Be prepared

Internal candidates need to remember that the same amount of research and preparation should be given to their interview preparation as they would if they were interviewing for somewhere new. This is especially important when you consider that they will likely be interviewing against some experienced external candidates. Just because someone already work for the company, and likely know the interviewers, and it might feel like it’s a shoe-in, they can’t assume that an external candidate won’t present themselves as the better candidate.

Encourage your internal candidates to research the role as much as they can. They have the added bonus of being able to speak to colleagues already in that team and find out more about the role and what they will be really looking for. They might even be able to speak to the person departing the role and find out more about the day-to-day. They can then tailor their CV and planned interview discussions to meet the requirements of the role. This is sure to help them gain an advantage in the interview

A bit of extra help

If you have an internal candidate applying for a role within your business, it is important that you remember that applying and interviewing for any role can be daunting, and sometimes more so when it’s for another internal role. Candidates will be worrying about the impact their role move could have on their current team, not to mention their manager, who they may still have to work with or at least see at the same business. Imposter syndrome is also a very real challenge for some candidates, so you might want to consider offering some coaching support to help them shine.

Our team of expert coaches will be happy to offer your internal candidates the support they need. Don’t just take our word for it:

“The support and challenge offered by Career Evolution ensured that I was at the top of my game for a very rigorous application process, against an exceptionally strong field. I can recommend them without hesitation.”

NHS Communications Director

 

Contact us to see how we can help you to prepare and attain your new internal role.