You’ve already secured the job
position. Months or years have passed and you think that it’s time for
you to move up. Not a lot of attention is given to the interview process
for internal interviews, and it is absolutely worth knowing, especially
if the move is a big one. Use these tips on interviewing for a job
promotion and you should find yourself sitting pretty in that corner
office you’ve always wanted.
Actually, the interview process for a job promotion started from day
one. You’ve been watched by your supervisors and they are the ones who
most likely suggested you for this new job. This can be either a good or
a bad thing.
 The good part is that if they suggested you, they must have given you
some praise. The bad part is that they also were watching when you made
mistakes. This is why it may be a good idea to keep a record of all the
successes and failures that you make in your job in order to be able to
access that information readily in a job promotion interview.
Also keep in mind that no matter how fair you think your boss is, he
or she will always be more inclined to pick someone that meets the
expectations they have in their mind.
There are a few things that make interviewing for a job promotion
different from a regular ‘off-the-street’ interview. For one, your
greeting at the start of the interview may be a bit more informal.
You’ve presumably spent countless hours working with your boss but this
does not mean, however, that you can treat them like a friend. You still
must act professional.
Research can be a deciding factor in whether you get the position.
Dig around for information about the company, specifically subjects
relating to your upcoming job. If you are being interviewed for a
managerial position, you should emphasise your organisation and time
management skills, giving plenty of examples.
Be prepared for situational questions, such as, ‘The deadline for the
project is in two days. You are working with three people under you and
two of them are not pulling their weight. What do you do?’ These types
of questions are becoming more common in interviews.
When interviewing for a job promotion, the most important topic
you’ll want to talk about is how you differ from the other candidates
for the promotion. Make yourself look good without seeming overconfident
and focus on what you will bring to the table if you are hired. Good
luck and happy interviewing! |
