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Hetta · 23d ago
Food & Beverage Supervisor during the quarantine covid pandemic
I've just recently applied for an internal job where I currently work. I received an email from our HR stating that they have considered an external candidate for the kob. Their main concern is that anyone coming into the role should have strong sales and computer skills as this is a very admin-heavy position, I felt like I've been thrown under the bus after many years of being loyal and giving so much to my current role. I was disappointed and sad.
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Anon803628 · 11d ago
Medical Laboratory Scientist
That’s no good. Sorry to hear that, I think I’m having the opposite problem where they’d rather hire internally. Have you thought about upskilling? You can go into Digital Suite and that gives you a login for LinkedIn Learning which has courses in everything you can think of. I’m currently relearning programming as I got a bit rusty. You can do MS Office. I was recently doing an internship & I needed advanced skills in one particular program so I did a LI course & it really helped nail it.
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Living by the sea · 11d ago
I've been there too and it can be a tough thing to take. Try not take it to heart too much (easier said than done I know).
It's not always an option but would talking to your manager about ways to build some of those skills where you are...or via secondment be an option do you think?
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West Coast Adventure · 14d ago
Ouch, that really stings when you know you have put so much into the work. Hopefully they realise you are an asset, before its too late, and you're gone.
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SEEK Admin · 22d ago
So sorry to hear this Hetta. It can really sting when it's the workplace you've dedicated yourself to for a while. The best advice we can give is try not to take it personal, and focus on the next opportunity. It may or may not be with them, but 🤞 the only way is up from here.
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