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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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