I work for a large organisation, been there four years but have outgrown my current position.
I identified a problem with the way things currently work and took the opportunity to speak to the most senior executive of our department when our paths crossed. We had a very brief chat, I told him the issue and put myself forward to solve it, it would be a new job/role in the company. He sounded keen, said we would discuss it but he is away for a while.
Now, in a totally different department (same organisation) another job is being advertised. Really interesting, I would say it would be ideal for me….had I not set my heart on the new role, which is even more perfect.
If I apply for the second role, does it look bad? I don’t want to waste anyone’s time.
But if I don’t apply, and the first one comes to nothing, it’s a wasted opportunity.
Or should I apply, and email the boss saying I am still 100% committed to the first role but am applying for the second in case the first doesn’t come off???
The application date for the second one is in a few days. He won’t be back by then.
YABU apply for both
YANBU don’t apply for the second, show your commitment to the first idea.