I'm interviewing with a company I'm really interested in, for a role I'm really interested in. The company has just posted another job I'd be interested in as a backup. Would it be risky to apply to this second backup role whilst I'm still interviewing for the first role?

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I don’t know that I see the harm in it. But I would definitely make your intentions known to the hiring manager working with. Explain that you really want this current role, but you’d be willing to accept the second role as a back up if need be. I think transparency day is going to be your friend here.

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I’ve always been told by HR that there’s no harm in applying for multiple roles. That way, if you’re not the best fit for one position, they can consider you for another. I don’t see anything wrong with applying for multiple roles.

I’d reach out to your HR or recruiting contact to ask what the difference between the two roles is. If they’re similar roles just on different teams, ask them if you can be considered for both roles. If one is more senior than the other, then ask which they think you’re a better fit for.

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