Knowing the right people... internally
April 2nd 2008 09:58
When considering a career change or a position change, many ask where is the right place to look for the best opportunities? If you are currently working for a medium to large company, I'd say - look internally.
The benefits of knowing the right people and keeping a good relationship with those who you don't normally work with, is that when you are after a change, they may always be helpful. Companies don't like to spend millions of dollars looking for new recruits. Hiring internally is always better for the budget and they benefit from keeping the talent inhouse.
At the moment, I am also looking for new opportunities I can take with me up to Coffs Harbour. A great friend of mine who was my team leader at my first position with the company happen to know that their department is looking for someone to help with data mapping for the next 6 months. It's a job that doesn't require the person to be in the office and can be done anywhere as long as this person has access back to the company network.
And guess what? That person would be me.
So after a brief discussion about the job opportunity he is now off to send an email to his manager suggesting that perhaps I can do the job for them.
That was just one of the few examples I can give about finding something new quickly with people you know around the company. Your benefits? You are still in your comfort zone while having to adapt to a new job role, and if you are a ladder climber? You are exposed to more people in the organisation to get yourself recognised and eventually, when a position need to be filled, they'll remember you.
It's a plus for both sides.
The benefits of knowing the right people and keeping a good relationship with those who you don't normally work with, is that when you are after a change, they may always be helpful. Companies don't like to spend millions of dollars looking for new recruits. Hiring internally is always better for the budget and they benefit from keeping the talent inhouse.
At the moment, I am also looking for new opportunities I can take with me up to Coffs Harbour. A great friend of mine who was my team leader at my first position with the company happen to know that their department is looking for someone to help with data mapping for the next 6 months. It's a job that doesn't require the person to be in the office and can be done anywhere as long as this person has access back to the company network.
And guess what? That person would be me.
So after a brief discussion about the job opportunity he is now off to send an email to his manager suggesting that perhaps I can do the job for them.
That was just one of the few examples I can give about finding something new quickly with people you know around the company. Your benefits? You are still in your comfort zone while having to adapt to a new job role, and if you are a ladder climber? You are exposed to more people in the organisation to get yourself recognised and eventually, when a position need to be filled, they'll remember you.
It's a plus for both sides.
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