Promotions? Do I go for it or am I encouraged?

[mikeyking]

Originally Posted by DorianRo

Probably encouraged by leadership. Contrary to popular belief (the deniers), most hiring managers already have someone chosen these days when they post the job. Or else they can't find an adequate candidate and they will come and ask you directly. At least if its internally.

Its a rigged system for the most part. The Ones with the "in" just bypass all the hoops while everyone else gets table scraps

This is very true, they will actually craft/edit the job description to match skills and qualifications of the candidate already chosen has just in case it’s challenged so they can say this was the criteria we are looking for.

For example legally they might need to advertise the vacancy and give you an interview but if your not the prechoosen candidate, the very act of applying might annoy the leadership and lead to some sort of retaliation down the line.

They will conduct a Sham interview, so they can say at least gave you a chance, and the prechoosen will be coached and encouraged before the interview by a senior manager.

[rmm0484]

Originally Posted by jobseeker2013

How does it work? Let's say there is an opening, do I Apply or would I be encouraged by leadership. I have had 2 solid reviews and an internal opening was filled by going through Robert Half. Why was an outsider selected and not someone internally like me. The position was not even advertised.

It sounds as though they wanted a specific person, and used the Robert Half method to get them. However, if a job is advertised, even though it might be rigged, put in for it anyway. If you do not apply, you will never get considered. I have seen on more than one occasion where the original favored intended gets picked, and then departs. I have also seen instances where employees have been encouraged to apply, but someone else is selected. You can never tell...

[CGab]

Originally Posted by jobseeker2013

Could be. I don't know the reasons. It just seems strange.

I would ask your immediate supervisor. They should know and should be able to explain to you. My thinking is that they felt no one internally was qualified for the position so they looked externally to fill it.

[DKM]

2 reasons why people get promoted:
1) You're the best to fill a need above your level.
2) You're so good they will promote you to keep you from leaving.

[jobseeker2013]

Originally Posted by CGab

I would ask your immediate supervisor. They should know and should be able to explain to you. My thinking is that they felt no one internally was qualified for the position so they looked externally to fill it.

I agree.