Career Advice for a lurker

[bangbang]

I posted some months ago about applying for a senior position and ended up getting the job a few months ago. However, I've been unhappy with my work for quite some time but have tried to stick it out since it is really convenient. I'm currently in higher education, but would prefer to move to the private sector (getting and MBA right now). I just found a job at a local tech company and am considering applying for it. The benefits are far better than anything I can get with the state and it is a flexible work environment. My question is, will the fact that I just took a senior position look poorly when I go to apply for this new job? I have been in my department for almost 5 years, but maybe it is too soon to look into leaving. At this point I need to do something and may just apply to see what happens. Any advice is appreciated!

[bangbang]

Feb 9, 2016 12:06:04 GMT -5 Stan said:

Even if they do look at it poorly, what do you lose? The job? You lose that by not applying too, so I say apply.

Good luck!

You're right! I won't get it if I don't apply! I don't know why I feel unconfident, but it's worth it to take a shot at it.

[Deleted]

Because you've been with the same company and same department, I don't think it looks bad at all. Apply!

[steph96]

Go for it!

[sacattack]

Absolutely not! They don't have to know anymore about the situation than what you tell them. We promote people to new levels all the time - it doesn't mean they have a totally new role. 

Always apply and always negotiate!

[bangbang]

Thanks for the advice and words of encouragement! I needed them!

[trident0]

I'd apply. Did your job duties change significantly between your old position and your current one? I'd structure your resume so it's clear you were promoted, not job hopping. I would mention during the interview that although I was recently promoted, I have been interested in a move to the private sector for some time.


BangBang's Resume
BangIt Industries
Sr. Banger, September 2015-Present
-Smashed Bigger Stuff
-4 direct reports
Jr. Banger, September 2011-Sept. 2015
-Oversaw banging of pots and pans
-Increased banging throughput 15%

[aurora]

Congratulations on your former promotion, even if the job didn't turn out to be what you wanted; it still speaks well for your abilities!


I agree with everyone else that it won't look like job hopping since you're still in the same department. Go for it!

[compassrose]

Add me to the treat it like a promotion and not a new job since its with the same dept and you'll be fine.

But lol to trident0. That resume is hilarious.

[bangbang]

Feb 9, 2016 22:47:43 GMT -5 trident0 said:

I'd apply. Did your job duties change significantly between your old position and your current one? I'd structure your resume so it's clear you were promoted, not job hopping. I would mention during the interview that although I was recently promoted, I have been interested in a move to the private sector for some time.


BangBang's Resume
BangIt Industries
Sr. Banger, September 2015-Present
-Smashed Bigger Stuff
-4 direct reports
Jr. Banger, September 2011-Sept. 2015
-Oversaw banging of pots and pans
-Increased banging throughput 15%

Ummm, this is pretty much the most amazing resume I've ever seen! Lol! Too bad I can't put it on my LinkedIn profile!