Switching positions within a company
Switching positions within a company
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After having served within a position (or company) only for about 4 months, how long would you wait to attempt a switch if something different came up within the same company?
In other words, will those in charge take this gesture as an indicator of dis-satisfaction, unhappiness, non-gratitude or ambition and progression?
Having put myself in a supervisor's shoes for a minute, this would come across as someone attempting to make some progress in their career especially if the new position has a better correlation with their background.
What are your thoughts?
Thank You.
In other words, will those in charge take this gesture as an indicator of dis-satisfaction, unhappiness, non-gratitude or ambition and progression?
Having put myself in a supervisor's shoes for a minute, this would come across as someone attempting to make some progress in their career especially if the new position has a better correlation with their background.
What are your thoughts?
Thank You.





RE: Switching positions within a company
In general, asking for reassignment after only four months is a "career decision" in the worst sense of the phrase, so proceed very carefully.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Switching positions within a company
What are you going to do if they find a better candidate from outside - it might leave you in an awkward position.
The problem is if you do it again after another 4 months it might be seen in an altogther different light as you suspect.
As Mike says 'proceed very carefully'.
RE: Switching positions within a company
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Switching positions within a company
What is the recommended interval to stay in such a position before starting to look for something more related to what I studied or want to do? 1-2 yrs?
My fear is not getting decent exposure to those tasks that would enhance my chances of practicing my chosen trade.
TIA
RE: Switching positions within a company
TTFN
RE: Switching positions within a company
I have worked at some outfits where software engineers are assigned to a particular circuit board, and become the company expert on that board, until the board is replaced ... and the engineer is replaced. Staying up to date in a position like that would happen on your own time and at your own expense. Not to mention getting bored out of your skull.
Some kinds of tech support require you to stay up to date on the latest software fads, and hence come with paid training. Plus, support exposes you to more of the company's product line, so it may be a better stepping stone to becoming a controls engineer, if that is your goal.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Switching positions within a company
As long as you explained why you were interested in switching jobs so soon, I don't think the request would reflect negatively on your stability.
Phil
RE: Switching positions within a company
I've done this a couple of times and it has never counted against me but been seen as a sign of commitment to the company and keenness to get on. Just make sure that both supervisors know that you are interested because it seems like a great opportunity, not because you want to leave what you are currently doing.
Just be prepared not to get it, and go through the standards of finding out why and trying to improve yourself in your current field. I personally think it would be a shame to miss an opportunity without first scoping it out, it might not come along again for a long time.
Good Luck
RE: Switching positions within a company
RE: Switching positions within a company
-The future's so bright I gotta wear shades!
RE: Switching positions within a company
just concentrate in demonstrating that you manage your current position so well that the company realizes that you are ready for better bigger things... if you are not doing what you were hired for correctly... a change in position would be like promoting incompetence... oh, well... no comments there.
on the other hand... after you expressed your interest... usually your management will evaluate your readiness for a change based on what i said above.
and if they see it fit, the company will ask you if you are truly interested in the change.
also, as mentioned... HR will have a say... but if your star is shiny enough... they will do as operation requires.
good luck
saludos.
a.
RE: Switching positions within a company
Did your boss know you didn't want the job when you took it? If so then he is expecting you to ask about the other job. If not one of you didn't commuincate well in the interview process.
RE: Switching positions within a company