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Can I start a thread to discuss general ambition, chat rather than specific advice needed?

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StealthPolarBear · 12/08/2016 21:23

I absolutely love my job, it inspires me. I've been doing it for about 5 years now and it wasn't a promotion when I got it so am ready for the next challenge. But I'm nervous about straying too far and as I work for a large organisation I'll stay internal if possible.
I havey boss's backing and she is getting me onto the right projects. I am keeping a log of "good stuff I've done", making sure it gets on my appraisals. I am reading round my area of specialism endlessly.
Is there anything more I could be doing?
Is anyone in a similar situation?
Why isn't there a relevant topic for just general work issues that aren't "employment" as such? :o

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StealthPolarBear · 14/10/2016 21:20

Someone join me!

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StealthPolarBear · 22/10/2016 19:04

Didn't get it :(

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purplefox · 24/10/2016 18:18

Did they give you feedback as to why?

Just got a rejection for what would have been an amazing step up career wise Sad

StealthPolarBear · 24/10/2016 21:58

Oh I am so sorry. Did you get feedback?
Yes I got some lovely feedback today in fact, apparently I was second choice (although first choice was the clear favourite). Got given some very useful advice. Turned what was a disappointing experience into a fairly positive one.

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purplefox · 25/10/2016 00:24

They said they'd decided to recruit internally, however from what I've gathered from a few others who work there that's their standard reason when they decide to not hire anyone, the role was quite specialist, senior and in a newly created team so it would surprising if they had someone doing another unrelated role yet still had the expertise for this one, not really a helpful response!

PseudoBadger · 27/10/2016 09:01

Stealth you sound very very similar to me. I'm guessing public sector....
I'm sorry you didn't get your job, but it's good to get feedback and make it into a positive.
I had a very successful secondment which would've paid off career-wise but got called back to my old team due to 'needs of the organisation' Angry
So am now going through a similar process to you, career wise. Happy to share progress on here.

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