A more senior role has come up in my fairly small team. My current manager and ex-manager (she moved teams internally, we are a large organisation) would be on the interviewing panel.
I’d say I’m 80% qualified for the role and have been here for a few years so I have lots of inside knowledge and my ex-manager brought into the heart of tasks for good experience. I know the two interviewers well and have a good relationship with both.
I don’t know whether to
a) just apply
b) apply and let them know
c) ask them if they think I should apply
d) something else
If I don’t get the job that’s ok. I have a more qualified colleague who I think should apply and I’d be happy to see him get the job (I’ve encouraged him to apply). He says he is on the fence which makes me feel like I should have a crack. I think I have more enthusiasm and passion for the job right now.
I’ve never applied for an internal promotion before so don’t know what’s appropriate and what’s overstepping. Is it good to look keen and ask for advice or is it bad form to try and take advantage of being an internal candidate?
Many thanks for reading and for any advice.