I had applied for an internal job opening recently. It was a little far fletched as I didn’t have direct experience in the field. But nothing that I could not pick up with right amount of training and mentoring. I was even told there were two openings and possibly a third one. In fact the recruiting Manager said there were other candidates already in team who had come from different departments and had not had any direct experience.
I waited 40 days and only found out that I didn’t get the role when I saw a new outside recruit in office. Two days later I was told all sorts by recruiting Manager complementing me on my cv and experience and work I do and how they had to give even the second opening to an outside candidate because they were very good and desirable. I was told when the third opening comes up it would be mine. I asked for a time frame and was told possibly 3 months. The Recruiting manager spoke as if I got the job. He was joking about how he would have to modify things when I join their department.
To be honest I took what he said with a pinch of salt. I was thinking if I was good for third vacancy, why not give me the second confirmed opening.
I didn’t want to ruin my chances so kept quiet. But soon after he was off with me. But when the second recruit started he would bring her to me for guidance as it involved working together.
Recently, after about 3 months have passed, I made the mistake of telling him that I thought what he had told me about getting the third vacancy was made up. He once again said if and when it came out he would approach me first. But again in person he seems angry and off. I wanted to clear things and called for a short meeting.
he didn’t seem to remember my accusations. This time he made it seem he was really after the second candidate. Still same story to me about if and when third opening came up. I tried to say about why not give internal candidates a chance. I mentioned that my department head was promoting other people… I think I made myself seem insignificant I feel very embarrassed and angry at myself. I think they never intended to recruit me and being off with me and not acknowledging me or replying to my ‘Hello’ should’ve been taken as a sign. But i also know that this Manager can be quite socially awkward. I don’t know what to do. I am angry but can’t go all guns blazing. Same time I am not sure if and when 3rd comes up I am really welcome. I feel like I am imposing.
For now my work will not involve having any connection with their department and I will hardly see them. I thought stay quiet and well away. And to assume there was no opening for me. Can you share any experiences as I don’t know whether to think negative or positive.