# 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.

- Topic: Career & Job Search
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Leadership, Analyze, Plan, Fill-in Template, Step-by-step
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/evaluate-an-internal-job-opening-before-i-apply

## Prompt

```text
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.
```

## What to fill in

- DETAILS
- PASTE posting or description
- REPUTATION, priorities, what I've heard

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