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Calvin Asks: Time to throw in the towel?

I’m a young professional engineer and have been working with my current employer for the past seven years. I’ve applied for a few different internal roles during my time here that I feel would improve my personal and professional development but on every occasion I’ve been turned down.


I’ve been keeping up to date with my CPD and have attended many events and conferences etc related to my industry and have been on many internal training courses. However, the feedback I’m getting is that I don’t have enough experience for the roles I’m applying for? But how do I move forward with my career if I keep getting turned down for the roles that will give me more experience?


Is it time to throw in the towel and start looking to move to another employer or should I stick it out for a bit longer?


Overlooked and frustrated - Manchester

 
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  • Sorry if this sounds harsh, but maybe it is time to move on - 7 years at a company with no progression is a long time.

    Perhaps have one more attempt at getting specific feedback from your line manager about how you can get the relevant experience in the company.

    Consider some career coaching


    Good luck!
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  • Sorry if this sounds harsh, but maybe it is time to move on - 7 years at a company with no progression is a long time.

    Perhaps have one more attempt at getting specific feedback from your line manager about how you can get the relevant experience in the company.

    Consider some career coaching


    Good luck!
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