Do they get some kind of notification? I've always wondered this.
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No, but if you have a good relationship with your manager, tell them. If not, they'll find out on their own.
Best to be up front with current manager since at some point they will know. And guess what they determine if you are releasable or not. So you may interview and be offered the job but they can ki-l it but not releasing you from your current position.
No they can't, unless someone reviewing the application tells them (which really shouldn't happen until you get to an interview with a hiring manager). You won't be required to tell your manager when applying or doing the initial screening interview with the recruiter. However, once you get an interview with a hiring manager, you will then be required to notify your manager of that interview. As others said, usually when your manager finds out is either when you tell them or a hiring manager reaches out looking for a reference after interviewing you.
In my experience most managers are pretty understanding about you seeking other opportunities to advance your career most of the directors and mangers did the same thing to get to where they are now, I usually give a vague heads up like I’ve decided to possibly explore other options outside my current role to see if I decide something interest me I keep it simple and casual unless you have an issue going on with your manager most are pretty understandable of that in this business as healthcare changes all the time
Former recruiter here (in the last 6months). Managers do not get notified when you apply but you are required to tell your manager when you are interviewing.
Hiring managers can see who has applied to their open position, so it’s possible that the hiring manager looked up who your manager is and asked about you. They are not supposed to do that unless they’ve interviewed you and you’re a final candidate but we know how managers are.
Your raise is based on the new area and their budget. You most likely got a higher raise because you were underpaid in your current role.
I always felt the profesional thing to do was to talk with your boss beforehand. Let them know your plans, desires and career path. I actually got one of my largest increases that way.
Manager here. No they cannot. I suspect based on the last reply someone higher up talked to your director about your application and that is how they found out. In fact I applied for another job and before I could tell my manager they called for a reference. So I went through all the interviews before my director found out and they hired me. If I were you in one of your status meetings say a general statement that you are looking internally that’s it way before you apply for anything. That way you’ve let them know. Don’t do it for each job. They usually call for a final reference or email but sometimes not.
I believe there is some notification that goes out when you apply for another position. In 2023, I applied for a couple positions outside of my department and my manager said the department director told him I submitted applications for those positions.
Also, the outsourced recruiter process is joke in my opinion. They were/are terrible and they reject most candidates using an algorithm instead of having humans actually reviewing the applicants and their qualifications. (Most applicants never get past the first level screening process from what I found out)