I'm right here

By Anonymous - 14/05/2012 10:39 - Australia

Today, after applying for a promotion to a position which I've been working my ass off for two years to get, my managers thought it would be appropriate to discuss other applicants in front of me, even asking me to compare my resume with theirs to see the "caliber" of what I'm up against. FML
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SkoomaKi 27

Very unprofessional of them. Details of other applicants should really be confidential. Anyway, good luck on getting your new job. However... something unfortunate could happen to the other resumes... >:)

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Sumalum 7

Hopefully you have a kick ass resume..

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music_woman1 11

It's not fair, but I guess you could prove to them that you're the most advantageous applicant to promote/hire through it somehow..

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KiddNYC1O 20

Good old labor discouragement put to effect. Don't let it bring you down.

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CaptTeemo 10

They must have a lot of trust in you. Maybe this is a test and you'll get the promotion

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nateb123 4

Definitely sounds like they're giving OP a challenge and seeing if he's got the confidence to do the job, perhaps despite having the most qualifications. Sounds like a smart management team to me. Sadly by posting this on FML, it sounds like you pussed out and confirmed their fears.

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rattusrattus 18

I know that's definately unprofessional. I think it might be illegal, at least in some countries.

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jwebster 8

USA doesn't allow that. I have seen businesses close because lawyers got court orders for the building to be surrendered over that crap.

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jwebster 8

Too bad you aren't in the US. You could get the promotion by blackmail cause thats a big no-no here.

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eyecon502 13

I had an internal applicant sit in on job interviews for my top candidates, so he could see the skills i expect him to develop.

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jwebster 8

In the US it is illegal to disclose identities of other applicants. Showing resumes, sitting in on interviews, telling names. Are all violations of that.

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MerrikBarbarian 9

Dude, that is actually a great chance. You can know what you are up against and show exactly why you are better. I see some comments about that being illegal and all in the USA... But as far as I know it's not here in Canada, so I assume Australia which is also part of the common wealth is similar. I actually see this as a test of confidence. If you really believe you deserve the spot, be ready to defend why op.

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Monty3038 8

Sympathy, Sympathy. I didn't get the exact same experience, but being asked to train the person who beats you out of the position is the kick in the face you can expect next.

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Legendoflaw 4

Completely agreed. One time that happened to me. I quit..told them "if this person is taking my position to replace me..then train him yourself..and btw f*** you." I lost two weeks of pay cause I didn't stay to train the dbag.

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ImaginaryFoe 0

That may be exactly why they discussed other applicants with OP. Maybe they want him/her to realise the person is more qualified and that he/she will need to accept it. So many people think they know more than their bosses, especially when the boss is an outside hire or new to leadership. Sometimes they are right but that person managed to get hired where you didn't so there's likely something you can learn from him/her.

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