At what point do you notify your employer about applying to another job internally?

I applied to another job within my organisation.

I've been here 6 months and 3 months ago I applied to a position that I didn't get, but she found out via the human resources department instead of from me directly and I was really upset that they divulged this, as it is supposed to be confidential.

I want her to find out from me this time, but I don't want to tell her unless I either have to change my work schedule to accomodate the interview, or unless I actually get the job…

What would be the most appropriate moment to notify her that I've applied for this position?

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when you receive the position…

I would mention to HR that you would prefer the interview be confidential.

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I would have to state once you've gotten the job. Then let them know you'll have to give a 2 weeks notice, so your boss will have time to replace you and shouldn't have hard feelings about you. Just tell her you applied for a different position, and there should be no reason why she should get so upset. And I would also go back to HR because what had happened isn’t right. They could probably even get into trouble by letting her know

(I'm assuming you ment by her as your supervisor). Good luck!

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It depends on so much — given that your HR department doesn't respect confidentiality. Do you feel that you can mention it passing, or do you need a meeting? I would say it sooner rather than later… maybe something like — “I just want to move up the ladder a bit, so am considering other options, it doesn't mean I don't care about it here.” Good luck!

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Do it right away. Your boss already knows you’re looking around from your last attempt. She may need to recommend you for the next one. No one likes sneakiness and dishonesty. So just state in plain terms that you would like to move on from the department and take on some new challenges.

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You should let your boss know when you apply. For a transfer within the company, the hiring manager is going to check with your current boss for info about you, so if you don't want it to come as a surprise, tell her when you apply.

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I would tell her before you apply. She can't stop you from applying and I'm sure she would be very happy to here it from you. HR has to notify the current employer because they’ll be checking references.

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You usually have to give a 2 week notice before you’re leaving so they have the ability to find someone to take over your position.

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In my view it's always ideal to be honest and up front. Speak to your employer and make sure that you're the first person to tell them what you're thinking about doing. Give them good reasons to why you want to change. If it's something that you feel will further your career and where you want to be in life then you need to tell them that. Even if you're leaving that department because you just don't enjoy it and want something different or don't like your boss…lie (goes against what I stated earlier I know…but in this situation you lie). Tell them you love it there but you really feel that this other position is a superior fit for you. Then RIGHT AFTER THAT go talk to human resources and tell them the conversation you had with your boss. Just give them a heads up on what you're planning to do and what you're going to apply for. That way you get to them first so they hear your side of the story first just incase your boss decides to be spiteful and make up some reason to fire you over the switch.

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