Internal Job Posting

What Is an Internal Job?

An internal job posting is a company’s internal process of informing its current employees about job openings or vacancies internally before they are advertised to external candidates. It's a strategic method commonly exploited by organizations to facilitate internal mobility and career progression for employees. Internal job openings are usually advertised through internal communication channels like the company’s intranets, emails, or bulletin boards. In this manner, employers empower their staff to discover exciting jobs within the firm, utilize their knowledge, and move up the career ladder without switching jobs. Besides employees, employers also benefit from internal job postings through the retention of talent, promotion of employee engagement, and reduction in hiring costs incurred with the outsourcing of manpower. Furthermore, it increases the morale and motivation of the employees, as they believe that their organization cares for their skills and provides them with possibilities for development and promotion.

Example

Internally, at XYZ Corporation, internal job postings will always be a key component of our talent management strategy. In the recent past, a vacancy of the Senior Marketing Analyst of the Marketing Department took place in which the position was filled. With our internal job posting, we brought the entire eligible employee base of our organization to attention about this opening. Sarah, a Marketing Coordinator with vast knowledge of our sales department, filled the position after seeing it posted on our intranet. Her prior experience in data analytics and market research gave her a huge advantage. After undergoing the rigorous internal application, Sarah successfully progressed into the position of Senior Marketing Analyst, with her expertise and knowledge added to the company's arsenal. Internal mobility didn’t just replace a critical vacancy; Sarah also had an opportunity to advance her career within the firm. An internal job posting system that plays a pivotal role in maintaining career growth and retention of the best talents in our organization is always up and running.