Once you apply for an internal role, you’ll receive an e-mail requesting you complete an Equal Opportunity Compliance form. Next, in most cases the Associate Experience team will schedule an interview between you and the applicable hiring manager.
Internal Application: What can I expect?
Additional Considerations
Have you shared you’re applying for this role with your current manager? While this can be an awkward situation, it’s an even trickier situation when your manager learns of your application from someone other than you.
Need help? Please contact any recruiter on the Associate Experience team →
Tips from Talent
A new first impression!
A new first impression!
This is your time to share your successes in your current role and express how your skills and talents are well suited for the role to which you are applying.
Even though your interview is internal, please prepare like it’s a first impression:
- Wear appropriate attire
- Ensure background is professional
- Prepare questions in advance
- Send a follow up note reiterating your fit for the role
Ask the right questions
Ask the right questions
We know you likely have questions prepared for the hiring manager, but here are a few to add to your list:
- What are the next steps in the selection process?
- When do you expect to make a decision?
- Discuss the salary range for the role – an internal movement could be an increase, decrease or lateral change
Selection Decision
Finally, regardless of the outcome, the hiring manager will meet with you once a selection decision is made to either offer you the role or discuss why you are not the best fit at this time. If you are selected for the role, you’ll work with your current and new manager to determine the best transition process for your new role.
You’ve been selected!
You’ve been selected!
- Work with your current leader to tie up any loose ends. You may have a transition period so be sure to talk through those details/plans as appropriate
- Update your Associate Understanding Profile. Your new leader will have access on your transition date.
- Connect with a coach on Coaching Loft. They can assist with best practices on job transitions.
- Maintain your current relationships. Your current leader can still be a resource for you, even after you’ve transitioned to your new role.
Not the right fit?
Not the right fit?
- Reach out to a lifestyle coach via Coaching Loft. They can assist with finding your strengths and opportunities to grow
- Check out the Learning Academy for specific trainings and resources
- Discuss any skill gaps and opportunities to improve your skills with the hiring manager
- Continue to have open conversations with your current leader. Utilize them to identify opportunities for development.