need some advice

tinng321 · July 21st, 2009, 09:44 AM

I am currently an account analyst. There's an opening for a financial analyst. Since my degree is in finance I would like to explore the field of finance. I've already expressed interest in the position to the VP of finance.
Should I inform my current manager that I am bidding for the position or should I just go thru the process with HR and let them inform my boss?

Thanks,

Tin

Key007 · July 21st, 2009, 10:55 AM

You could always tell him yourself, and then ask him to put in a good word for you, if he likes your work ethic and would actually give a good recommendation then it couldn't hurt.

OldGuy · July 21st, 2009, 11:31 AM

Difficult question Tin with no easy or correct answer. All sorts of factors to consider; how long have you been in your position, what is your relationship with your boss, will your boss have to back-fill your position, how big is the company, what is the corporate culture on internal moves (talk with someone that has done it), why are you doing it (someone is going to ask the question and the answer better not be "just because").

Remember how you handle this will most likely be seen by a lot of folks - do it right (what ever that may be) and it could open future opportunities, do it wrong and you could be on a dead-end road.

Just some thoughts.

komohana · July 21st, 2009, 11:42 AM

tin, if the positions are within the same company, and if there are established procedures for in-house job applicants (i.e. job interest forms), then speaking for myself, i would notify my present supervisor of my intentions to pursue another position within the company prior to starting that process.

that being said, the old guy has some great advise that i'd consider.

good luck in whatever you decide to do

elars · July 21st, 2009, 12:50 PM

Entirely dependent on your relationship with your boss and you yourself. I would prolly tell him either way. I'd tell him that I'm looking to transfer and I hope he dies in a fire, or that I really enjoyed working with him but would like to follow something closer to my interests and degree orientation.

If you're not confident enough to tell someone eloquently to f off or you just don't want to mention it to him, don't. That way if for some reason it doesn't work, you don't feel awkward if you told him off and don't end up leaving

tinng321 · July 21st, 2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks Everyone.
I've been asking people around and they all have mix feeling.
I just finished the transfer form and apply for that position on line.
I plan on telling my boss (it's a she) tomorrow.
We have a good relationship.
I just don't want her to feel that I hate my current position and wanted to leave.
That's not the case. I just think this is a great opportunity for me to advance within the company.
I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.

P.S. I didn't know updating resume is so time consuming.

Thanks again.

M-Oorb · July 21st, 2009, 07:55 PM

Good luck!

zartan · July 22nd, 2009, 12:32 AM

Good luck and I am with Old guy on this one...

tinng321 · July 22nd, 2009, 08:57 AM

Ok. I just had a talk with my manager. She was very supportive and encouraging. She even gave me details on the process. I put in a bid for the position through HR and also gave the VP of finance (Mike) my resume. I had a chance to work for Mike 3 yrs ago but took a different path and worked for someone else. I hope he doesn't hold that against me. He's a really nice guy and I don't think he's like that.
I took care of everything today and now all I have to do is wait for the phone call.

Thanks again.

OldGuy · July 22nd, 2009, 01:09 PM

Good choice on the path you took Tin. Let us know how it goes.

elars · July 22nd, 2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tinng321

I had a chance to work for Mike 3 yrs ago but took a different path and worked for someone else. I hope he doesn't hold that against me. He's a really nice guy and I don't think he's like that.

You worry way too much. Sit back, relax, and enjoy your new job. Yes, you got it. No, stop second guessing. You're fine.

tinng321 · July 28th, 2009, 07:09 AM

When should I follow up with the VP (Mike)?

tinng321 · July 29th, 2009, 06:44 AM

My interview is today....
I"m praying, praying and praying.......

July 21st, 2009, 09:44 AM	#1
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	need some advice I am currently an account analyst. There's an opening for a financial analyst. Since my degree is in finance I would like to explore the field of finance. I've already expressed interest in the position to the VP of finance. Should I inform my current manager that I am bidding for the position or should I just go thru the process with HR and let them inform my boss? Thanks, Tin

July 21st, 2009, 10:55 AM	#2
Key007 Ride Rain or Shine Name: Keyan Location: SJ Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Posts: 23	You could always tell him yourself, and then ask him to put in a good word for you, if he likes your work ethic and would actually give a good recommendation then it couldn't hurt. __________________________________________________ The Optimist says the cup is half full The Pessimist says the cup is half empty The Engineer says the cup is twice the size it needs to be.

July 21st, 2009, 11:31 AM	#3
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Difficult question Tin with no easy or correct answer. All sorts of factors to consider; how long have you been in your position, what is your relationship with your boss, will your boss have to back-fill your position, how big is the company, what is the corporate culture on internal moves (talk with someone that has done it), why are you doing it (someone is going to ask the question and the answer better not be "just because"). Remember how you handle this will most likely be seen by a lot of folks - do it right (what ever that may be) and it could open future opportunities, do it wrong and you could be on a dead-end road. Just some thoughts. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

July 21st, 2009, 11:42 AM	#4
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	tin, if the positions are within the same company, and if there are established procedures for in-house job applicants (i.e. job interest forms), then speaking for myself, i would notify my present supervisor of my intentions to pursue another position within the company prior to starting that process. that being said, the old guy has some great advise that i'd consider. good luck in whatever you decide to do __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

July 22nd, 2009, 12:32 AM	#8
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Good luck and I am with Old guy on this one... __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

July 21st, 2009, 12:50 PM	#5
elars ninjette.org member Name: Eric Location: Bellevue [ WA ] Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): None Posts: 45	Entirely dependent on your relationship with your boss and you yourself. I would prolly tell him either way. I'd tell him that I'm looking to transfer and I hope he dies in a fire, or that I really enjoyed working with him but would like to follow something closer to my interests and degree orientation. If you're not confident enough to tell someone eloquently to f off or you just don't want to mention it to him, don't. That way if for some reason it doesn't work, you don't feel awkward if you told him off and don't end up leaving

July 21st, 2009, 07:24 PM	#6
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Thanks Everyone. I've been asking people around and they all have mix feeling. I just finished the transfer form and apply for that position on line. I plan on telling my boss (it's a she) tomorrow. We have a good relationship. I just don't want her to feel that I hate my current position and wanted to leave. That's not the case. I just think this is a great opportunity for me to advance within the company. I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow. P.S. I didn't know updating resume is so time consuming. Thanks again.

July 21st, 2009, 07:55 PM	#7
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	Good luck!

July 22nd, 2009, 08:57 AM	#9
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	Ok. I just had a talk with my manager. She was very supportive and encouraging. She even gave me details on the process. I put in a bid for the position through HR and also gave the VP of finance (Mike) my resume. I had a chance to work for Mike 3 yrs ago but took a different path and worked for someone else. I hope he doesn't hold that against me. He's a really nice guy and I don't think he's like that. I took care of everything today and now all I have to do is wait for the phone call. Thanks again.

July 22nd, 2009, 01:09 PM	#10
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Good choice on the path you took Tin. Let us know how it goes. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

July 28th, 2009, 07:09 AM	#12
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	When should I follow up with the VP (Mike)?

July 29th, 2009, 06:44 AM	#13
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	My interview is today.... I"m praying, praying and praying.......

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