It’s an exciting time when you’re up for a job promotion. You’ve worked vigorously to get to this period, especially during the Covid lockdowns and time away from the in-person office interactions, and now you want to ace this interview. You aren’t unfamiliar with an interview if you already have a job, but you will want to stand out as a top contender for the promotion in this opportunity. Here are some tips to consider:
1. Stand out. Use your current position to help distinguish you from the other outside candidates. You have company knowledge, understanding of the culture, a positive track record, and references. Your interviewer will be able to speak too quickly.
2. Be prepared. To appear unbiased, your interview may be more challenging than it would be for other candidates. The expectations of your knowledge and expertise may be more important than others as you know what the organization expects, what they want as an answer, and even how to use their ‘buzzwords’ to craft the best response.
3. Follow the steps. The company already employs you, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply, send in the proper documentation as requested, and work with the hiring manager, just like everyone else. It would help if you did not assume they know anything about you, your job history, or your education. Take the time to fill out the application fully and be clear about your qualifications.
4. Maintain professionalism. You may know the interviewer and others in the room; however, this is not the time to be easy-going and informal. Be friendly yet professional as you would in an interview with people you didn’t know. Work to be confident but humble. The interviewing team may like you, and while you may feel like a sure thing for the position, you should not assume anything; that attitude can be damaging.
5. React graciously. Don’t forget to send the appropriate thank-you notes and emails, and if, for some reason, you don’t get the job, don’t react in a bitter way towards that team. Remember, they are doing their job, and for whatever reason, they didn’t feel you would be an outstanding addition to their organization at this time. Go back to your current position with a positive attitude and keep finding ways to develop so you can be prepared for your next promotion.
It can be a delicate situation to interview for a job promotion.
On the one hand, you have the advantage of organizational knowledge and culture, but on the other hand, you will be held to a more significant standard during the interview. Prepare as you would for an outside interview and remain professional throughout the process. Recognize, you may not be the right fit for this position, but there might be one down the road, and you don’t want to burn any bridges. For help with providing for that extensive interview, contact WSi Healthcare Personnel.