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To be annoyed work posted this job in this way?

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7stripybaskets · 18/02/2026 12:31

I’m on annual leave from work this week for half term by chance I logged onto our companies’s intranet.
There is a job advert for a job within our department that I wasn’t aware of this would be the next step up from my current role there is 8 or so of us in a similar role to mine that would probably want to go for it. I haven’t been told it was coming and it’s advertised for internal department applications only and with an opening application window of 4 days which closes today. So, obviously they had someone in mind which wasn’t me but I think that’s not good practice for half of us that are off with children this week it was a well timed way of reducing applications I suppose. I feel really demotivated I suppose.

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FancyBiscuitsLevel · 18/02/2026 13:02

OP phone /email someone in HR now- say you are on AL and just seen this, would like to apply but can’t get to a computer to do this properly until this evening. You would be able to have your application in by 9pm tonight, would it be possible to get an extension tk the deadline? If you don’t ask, you don’t get. It may be it’s been done deliberately- it might just be someone else is going on holiday and wants to be able to review applications tomorrow morning so as long as yours is in before the morning that would be fine.

Ask now.

MadCatHag · 18/02/2026 13:01

Strawberries86 · 18/02/2026 12:57

I’m in leadership and I have young children so feel totally justified in saying this.

You are being entitled - it’s not our job to monitor your leave and ensure you are up to date.
You are being lazy - problem solve, find a solution and get on it.
You have a victim mentality - oh they don’t want me so there’s no point, il just moan about it instead.

Make a choice.

100% correct. This moaner is not mature enough for a step up.

CloakedInGucci · 18/02/2026 13:00

Hankunamatata · 18/02/2026 12:35

No email? Our internal posts usually sent by email notification

Probably varies company to company. Where I work has 30,000 UK employees, sending out every internal vacancy would be incredibly annoying. There’s a weekly update email with various things including a link to the internal jobs, but nothing individual.

Strawberries86 · 18/02/2026 12:57

I’m in leadership and I have young children so feel totally justified in saying this.

You are being entitled - it’s not our job to monitor your leave and ensure you are up to date.
You are being lazy - problem solve, find a solution and get on it.
You have a victim mentality - oh they don’t want me so there’s no point, il just moan about it instead.

Make a choice.

7238SM · 18/02/2026 12:56

I too would get off MN, get home and complete the application form!

I don't have children and wouldn't know it was school holidays unless I googled it!

topcat2014 · 18/02/2026 12:56

How picky are they likely to be if your application comes in at 7? If they want you you'll get an interview if they don't they'll play the late application card

ldnmusic87 · 18/02/2026 12:52

I think you have to be proactive, you were never going to get an email notifying you the job was there, you need to set up alerts or look regularly.

Wallywobbles · 18/02/2026 12:52

You use it to give you feedback not write it.

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 18/02/2026 12:51

darkchocolatebounty · 18/02/2026 12:49

What does ChatGPT have to do with anything?

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It's a great tool for optimising your CV and creating cover letters if you use the right prompts.

BennyHenny · 18/02/2026 12:51

Just email HR and say you’ve only just seen the advert due to it being posted and closing whilst on leave and ask them if they’ll accept a late application.

catipuss · 18/02/2026 12:50

darkchocolatebounty · 18/02/2026 12:49

What does ChatGPT have to do with anything?

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You use it to make sure you don't get the job!

darkchocolatebounty · 18/02/2026 12:49

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 18/02/2026 12:47

You have 5.5 hrs.

Stick them in front of the TV with a disney movie and some decent snacks.
Crack open chatgpt and get going

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What does ChatGPT have to do with anything?

catipuss · 18/02/2026 12:49

Tell them you have only just found out about it. If you really can't do it today say you are out today but will get an application in tomorrow and you would have done it sooner but there must have been a slip up and you hadn't received the notification.

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 18/02/2026 12:47

7stripybaskets · 18/02/2026 12:36

Unfortunately it closes at 6pm and I’m out with my children for the afternoon so I don’t think i’d have time.

You have 5.5 hrs.

Stick them in front of the TV with a disney movie and some decent snacks.
Crack open chatgpt and get going

watchingthishtread · 18/02/2026 12:47

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 18/02/2026 12:45

If you really want the job, cut your afternoon outing short and apply.

This. Drop what you're doing and do the best application possible.

fartotheleftside · 18/02/2026 12:46

Why don’t you just email HR (or whoever the contact is) and ask if you can apply properly by tomorrow as you are on AL and have only just seen the job advert.

or ask them what the most convenient way of applying would be, given you are on AL.

Wallywobbles · 18/02/2026 12:46

Like hell what I let anything be a priority over this. Let this be a lesson to always have a CV ready to go and to never stop applying for jobs.

Teenagequeenwithaloadedgun · 18/02/2026 12:45

If you really want the job, cut your afternoon outing short and apply.

IwishIcouldconfess · 18/02/2026 12:44

JLou08 · 18/02/2026 12:43

You could be sat drafting your application instead of writing on MN. Having a defeatist attitude won't get you far.

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Was just going to say the sane. Instead of posting on here, get your application prepped and submitted

SoScarletItWas · 18/02/2026 12:43

Not ideal, but I would email your manager and cc HR expressing your interest with a summary of why you’re suitable. Attach CV if possible from your phone. Ask for this email to be taken as your application as you are on leave.

I do agree with PP that you could make 20 mins to get some sort of application in. And are you already talking to your manager about wanting the next step as part of objectives/reviews?

The one certainty is if you don’t apply, you won’t be considered.

JLou08 · 18/02/2026 12:43

7stripybaskets · 18/02/2026 12:36

Unfortunately it closes at 6pm and I’m out with my children for the afternoon so I don’t think i’d have time.

You could be sat drafting your application instead of writing on MN. Having a defeatist attitude won't get you far.

DrCalLightman · 18/02/2026 12:42

You miss all the shots you dont take.

Either make the effort to apply, or dont.

Lindy2 · 18/02/2026 12:40

If you want a try at this then you really need to squeeze in getting an application in before 6pm tonight.

Even if it's not a perfect application it will hopefully get you noticed as being interested. You can always ask to expand on your application when you are back in the office as the 4 day opening (which seems ridiculously short) clashed with your annual leave.

mellicauli · 18/02/2026 12:39

7stripybaskets · 18/02/2026 12:36

Unfortunately it closes at 6pm and I’m out with my children for the afternoon so I don’t think i’d have time.

That's a choice. You've chosen to prioritise your kids and that's fine. You could come home for 4 and get some kind of application in for 6.

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 18/02/2026 12:36

Do you want to be right or get what you want?

Say nothing.
Do your application now and Apply today.
Prep like hell and hopefully you get the job.

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