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Boss sharing my job application/cv with others

28 replies

Bitwornout · 01/04/2022 18:08

Not sure if I am being oversensitive here as it's been a bit of a week.

I have been acting up informally in CS job for last 8 months (existing manager being managed out due to poor performance) . I have been marked as exceeding on all areas in my end of year review. Job advertised internally, I applied and didn't get it. Obviously very upset as I am doing the role. When my boss was telling me I hadn't got it she said that she had shared my application and cv with other Directors for other jobs she thinks I will be good at (and at the higher grade). I don't know the directors and I don't know what the jobs are. I am now feeling a bit annoyed she did this without asking me. I was so shocked I hadn't got the job that I didn't pick her up on the sharing my cv thing. I feel really uncomfortable that she did this but I need a sense check as I'm feeling quite pissed off about the whole situation. Thoughts welcome.

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Namechange13101 · 01/04/2022 18:28

I would take that as a good sign that she thinks you are worthy of a promotion so is putting you out there

FiloPasty · 01/04/2022 18:30

I’d take it as a compliment that she thinks you can do more than the acting up role.

SmellyWellyWoo · 01/04/2022 18:35

I'm not sure how you can be offended by this- I'd be incredibly flattered. Do you somehow think someone is going to act inappropriately with your personal data or it's being shared with untrustworthy people?

Taytotots · 01/04/2022 18:37

She's doing you a favour. Obviously feels you are capable of the job and is helping you access opportunities in other areas of the company. I wouldn't be annoyed. Sounds very positive.

SwimBike007 · 01/04/2022 18:38

It’s the sort of thing happens a lot but informally. Our applications have all identifying data removed so can’t be shared formally. I’d take it as a back handed compliment that they want to keep you and your good enough to be promoted.

Unsureaboutit9 · 01/04/2022 18:39

It’s a good thing she’s trying to help you get ahead.

Roselilly36 · 01/04/2022 18:42

Sounds a good thing to me, not sure why has this would upset you.

MadameFantabulosa · 01/04/2022 18:43

You are being ridiculous. She’s trying to help you get a job on promotion. I’d be delighted.

Chloemol · 01/04/2022 18:48

Sounds a great thing to me, she sees you as someone who can do these jobs

FAQs · 01/04/2022 18:53

She has your back, she isn’t against you.

SolasAnla · 01/04/2022 18:55

Your manager is so impressed with you that she is putting her reputation behind you.
Yes 100% she should have asked you but she thinks you are a good fit for the organisation. Its possible that the job you interviewed for went to a candidate who had an internal advocate, and management prefer to recruit that way.

Nelliephant1 · 01/04/2022 18:59

That's not uncommon at all, you should be thanking her not trying to find a need for a complaint.

winterchills · 01/04/2022 21:27

Sounds like a good thing to me!

Scarby9 · 01/04/2022 21:31

It's a really positive, supportive, proactive think for your boss to do.

Antarcticant · 01/04/2022 21:33

I thought you were going to say she'd shared it with your peers as an example of a good one, which would obviously be out of order.

I can sort of see why you are annoyed at not being asked but she so clearly meant well I think you should focus on her intentions.

It might lead to other opportunities - I don't think you have anything to lose by this.

FawnFrenchieMum · 01/04/2022 21:35

@Antarcticant

I thought you were going to say she'd shared it with your peers as an example of a good one, which would obviously be out of order.

I can sort of see why you are annoyed at not being asked but she so clearly meant well I think you should focus on her intentions.

It might lead to other opportunities - I don't think you have anything to lose by this.

Yes this is what I thought too.
GreenLunchBox · 01/04/2022 21:37

Is this real Confused

catfunk · 01/04/2022 21:56

If she's sharing it with others inside of your organisation it's not the end of the world. Are your identifying details on their copy?

I couldn't get worked up about this though. She's trying to help.

chirpychirpycheap · 02/04/2022 08:54

This is a GDPR breach. We would not share a cv - even a redacted one without gaining the owner's permission - although she is coming from a good place, she should know better,

SeasonFinale · 02/04/2022 09:01

@chirpychirpycheap

This is a GDPR breach. We would not share a cv - even a redacted one without gaining the owner's permission - although she is coming from a good place, she should know better,
It isn't. They are her bosses and are allowed access.
chirpychirpycheap · 02/04/2022 09:52

No you only give access for the reason it was acquired for. People give us their cvs we only share their information for the purpose it was given - one particular job - not any job.

chirpychirpycheap · 02/04/2022 09:53

And bosses don't automatically get access to personal info - just because they are bosses.

drpet49 · 03/04/2022 17:42

You are being ridiculous. Your manager is trying to help you out.

LetHimHaveIt · 03/04/2022 17:57

I have to wonder if the reason you didn't get the job is that you're an otherwise excellent candidate who unfortunately occasionally gets prickly about bugger-all.

Catshaveiteasy · 03/04/2022 18:02

It might be technically illegal but in this case I'd overlook it since it is to your advantage. You do know people can freely talk about your qualities and experiences anyway, don't you, and your boss could have well had these conversations. Sharing a CV just sounds like a way of reinforcing their positive views of you.

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