"competing" against an internal candidate - your thoughts?

StewieG

I had a third round of interviews yesterday with a company. It was a bit of an intimidating situation as they had all 3 final candidates come in at the same time. We then met with different people at different times, so weren't in the same room together ever and didn't hear each other's answers to questions. But, I was able to meet the other two candidates and one of them is already an employee for the company in another department (i.e. internal candidate).

I feel that the interview went really well and I know I have the experience and the skills for the job, but I can't help but think that I'm screwed if I am up against an internal candidate. If they brought him this far, how could they not hire him? And, if he doesn't get the job - won't that make for an awkward work environment for the new hire?

Any thoughts or insights?

TIA 

Dr.Loretta

On the flip side, he may not be ready for the job or someone may try to block it. And if he has any professionalism, he'd know it wasn't your fault and wouldn't take it out on the other employee.

franklintngirl

Also remember that an internal candidate is no always a shoe in for the job. I applied for a position internal and didn't get it and I was fine with that. The lady that they did hire was probably a better fit looking back.

I would think if he had any sense or was a professional he would understand if he didn't get it and be fine with whoever did.

angeljoy222

This actually just happened to me- I was a final candidate out of 3 and one was internal. But, I also knew someone else on the inside and knew that no one internally had the unique experience that I did for this particular job. I was just presented with the offer. So, I think in some instances it can actually be a plus to be on the outside if you have specific experience. Good luck!

angeljoy222

P.S. I do think it may be a little awkward when I start, I heard that about 5 internal people actually applied for the position...

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StewieG

wishonastar322:

P.S. I do think it may be a little awkward when I start, I heard that about 5 internal people actually applied for the position...

Wow- congrats! You give me hope!

FrannyS

I beat out several internal people for my current job (my boss told me later). It's amazingly rare in my company to be hired from the outside but in the end, I was the best match experience wise and personality wise for the postion/department.  

7costanza

I beat out several internal people for my last job, I was worried about the same thing in the interview process because they talked a lot about how they like to promote from within but I guess I was the best person for the job and I hope you are too! It was a bit awkward once I found out who the other people that applied were, but they are both actually working in that department now so it worked out for everyone in the end.