AlfieMoon Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 (edited) Looking for a bit of advice from anyone that works in public sector... I moved from private -> public 2 years ago. Now starting to look at options for my next move within local/central government. What I’m not sure of is etiquette for applying for jobs. i.e. is it expected to be above board and notify my manager prior to any application? Or is it reasonable enough to apply for a job first and only notify them if I get to interview stage? Previously in private sector everything was kept under the radar so felt a bit more straightforward in not worrying about burning bridges in my current position. Edited March 8, 2019 by AlfieMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davied14 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 I would say it depends on your relationship with your manager. When I applied for a new role I let my manager know that I was going for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan_McCole Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) I certainly wouldn't mention it unless I was shortlisted for an interview. Why rock the boat if you've not even got an interview yet? Unless you're angling for more perks in your current job of course. Edited March 19, 2019 by Tartan_McCole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 working in private - any internal application is immediately flagged to manager I would be annoyed if any reportee didn't pre-notify me, because normally would expect to work with them to achieve their goals, and sponsor them into roles which may not go as far as being initially advertised - I've changed roles around 6-8 times internally in 15 years in Company and never applied for any until after the fact. + by Policy we can block someone unless they been in role 2 years - i was blocked for applying for promotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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