Asking for a friend: interviewing internally for a position and sit right next to my manager who is a B. It’s early in the process so don’t want to alarm any bells with her. What’s my excuse?

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Often HR has already alerted your manager to let them know that you’re interviewing internally. You should let her know before she finds out somewhere else

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If it’s internal, I really would let your manager know sooner rather than later. Because she will know pretty shortly. Having her in your court will facilitate the process better (and likely faster) so don’t come up with an excuse. Speak to her about why this role aligns better with your goals and ask for that recommendation that you’ll ultimately need anyway

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Maybe revealing where you work is not the best decision for this post

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