Evaluate an internal job opening before I apply
A clear-eyed assessment of an internal role, including fit, risks, and what you'd need to learn before applying.
The prompt
Help me decide whether to apply for an internal role at my company. This is step 1 of my internal move plan; the fit and risks you identify will shape how I talk to my manager in step 2.
My current role, team, and tenure: [DETAILS]
Internal role I'm considering: [PASTE posting or description]
Why I'm interested: [e.g. growth, new skills, escaping a tough situation, better hours]
What I know about the new team and manager: [REPUTATION, priorities, what I've heard]
Internal transfer policy: [e.g. "must be in role 12 months", "must tell manager before applying", "not sure"]
Give me:
1. A fit assessment: Requirement | My evidence | Strong / Partial / Gap.
2. An honest look at my motives - am I moving toward something or only away from something, and would this role fix the problem?
3. Questions to ask the hiring manager or current team members informally before I apply.
4. Risks to weigh: a reputation as someone who leaves quickly, my current manager's reaction, losing progress toward a promotion, pay or level changes.
5. A recommendation framework (not a verdict): what would make this a clear yes, a clear no, or worth waiting for.
If my company's policy is unclear, tell me to check the internal mobility policy or ask HR before taking action.
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What to fill in
- DETAILS
- PASTE posting or description
- REPUTATION, priorities, what I've heard
How this prompt is built
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