When applying for an INTERNAL position, should my cover letter state that I am a current employee?

Poll - Total Votes: 3

mention that you are internal

do NOT mention you are internal

You can only vote on one answer.

Or should I just leave that part out?
I am not concerned about supervisor/management knowing I'm looking for work outside the department. At least I'm tying to stay with the company

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Tminus6453 · M

You shouldnt have to even include a cover letter if its an internal app🤔 unless they ask for it i guess

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Mention it as a side issue. "My current position in the ******section means that I am familiar with*****" something like that.

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whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@iamnikki Its just polite to ask someone before quoting them as a referee.. But for an internal position its sort of expected they will ask them about you anyway.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@whowasthatmaskedman right, should i send the new manager an email saying I've applied and am available for interviewing at her earliest convenience?

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@iamnikki Thats it. Keep the tone professional and show off your corporate communication skills.

Heartlander · 80-89, M

Great question ....

Applying for another position within the same company may single everyone there that you are looking for a better job, period, and while you are applying within, you also may be applying elsewhere. And that may raise question about your long term loyalty.

But, if your experience there has so far been positive, you are already a family member and that can help you stand out above other applicants. If it's a quick fill position and/or early in the process, the combination could make you a shoe-in.

So ... mention your time there as a positive in a sensitive way and go for it.

Good luck!!

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@Heartlander I kid you not, the supervisor said she didn't feel like coming to work today so she gets 100 percent why I'm trying to leave (haven't told her though)..I've been here 6 months and 5 people have transferred or quit. Our department only had 11 people ...

thank you

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

Yeah mention you're current because your cover letter should make reference to the job you're applyinhg from.

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CountScrofula · 41-45, M

@iamnikki Yeah. It's less that you have to say I AM A CURRENT EMPLOYEE but more that you should just talk about what you're coming from to pitch yourself for the job. GOOD LUCK!

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@CountScrofula what do you mean 'it's less'..make a complete sentence lol

CountScrofula · 41-45, M

@iamnikki "It's less but more this" is a turn of phrase I promise.

What I'm saying is that you just need to discuss your current position in the cover letter, which will reveal you're a current employee.

Adamski24 · 41-45, M

You shouldn't really need a cover letter as its within the same company HR will have all your details already so they will pass it on if needed.

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