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Internal applications: What you should pay attention to and what mistakes you should avoid

2024-02-22T15:33:04.660Z

Highlights: Internal applications: What you should pay attention to and what mistakes you should avoid. If you're applying internally, you shouldn't feel too confident. You already know your superior - on the one hand that can be an advantage, but on the other hand it can quickly turn into a disadvantage. For the internal application, you also need a cover letter, as for other applications. You do not need school or university certificates for an internal application. Previous employment references are generally not necessary, Arbeitsrechte.de informs.



As of: February 22, 2024, 4:15 p.m

By: Carina Blumenroth

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Do you want to develop professionally?

This can also be done through another job at the current workplace.

What you should consider.

If the job is no longer suitable, it can affect your mood and ultimately your own health.

Some people are hesitant to leave a job, even though there are unmistakable signs that they should quit - even if they don't have a new job yet.

If you would like to develop further professionally, this may also be possible with your current employer.

For example, take advantage of the opportunity to take part in further training.

Sometimes there is also the opportunity to apply for another position within the company.

What you should consider as an employee.

Internal application: What you should keep in mind to avoid faux pas

If you're applying internally, you shouldn't feel too confident.

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You already know your superior - on the one hand that can be an advantage, but on the other hand it can quickly turn into a disadvantage.

Namely, when you lull yourself into a false sense of security and think that you no longer have to put in much effort.

Basically, you should behave like any other applicant, says application coach Selma Kuyas on

LinkedIn

.

Therefore, you should not rely on a two-liner email for the official application.

Find out exactly what you should pay attention to when appropriate.

For example, you can also find out in advance what your chances might be.

You should also check whether your ideas actually match the advertised position.

One way to do this is to contact the previous job holder.

Don't miss out: You can find everything about jobs and careers in the career newsletter from our partner Merkur.de.

Advantages of an internal application

The employer does not change and you usually do not have to move.

You also already know the colleagues you will be working with.

With a larger company it is easier for you to make contact in advance if you don't know each other yet.

If you can fill the position internally, the employer saves time and money on recruiting costs.

However, this advantage can quickly change because your position then becomes vacant in the company and has to be filled.

It is therefore possible that your application may not be considered.

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What an internal application should contain

For the internal application, you also need a cover letter, as for other applications, the

Arbeitsrechte.de

portal informs .

The part that can be challenging is what added value you bring to the company, because you are fundamentally known to the employer.

You should therefore focus on the new job.

What you need for your internal application:

  • CV (current)

  • Application or motivation letter

You do not need school or university certificates for an internal application.

Previous employment references are generally not necessary,

Arbeitsrechte.de informs.

However, it may be advisable to have a qualified interim certificate issued.

This is particularly good if you decide that you don't just want to apply internally.

Source: merkur

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