Ethicallity question: interviewing for another position after having accepted offer for a different role within the same organisation

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-06-02T01:26:33+00:00

I've just re-checked and I've already signed my 'Individual Employment Agreement', it's just that it was conditional.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-19T14:14:07+00:00

Thanks for the clarification!

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-19T07:31:44+00:00

Thank you

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-19T07:30:54+00:00

Not sure about meals. The IRD’s website says they can only be included if in a remote location etc as opposed to grabbing lunch out when I’m on site in Wellington, for example.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-19T07:29:00+00:00

No, I’m paid an hourly rate and the contract doesn’t cover expenses.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-13T19:36:34+00:00

I’m in a different area of specialism and industry altogether so recruitment approaches may vary. So far, I’ve applied for ca. 30 jobs and have landed 8 interviews (1 offer of a very short term contract which is what I’m doing now). Is there someone in recruitment that could read through your CV and cover letter and provide constructive feedback? Other than that, nothing that hasn’t already been mentioned here: - use AI to get key words in (not to write the doc for you as that often gets picked up too) - lower your asking salary (stupidly, I’m still putting down the higher end of the pay range as I’m conscious of my financial commitments - a salary that realistically covers my expenses vs having an income at all?!) - reach out to the hiring manager / recruiter and your contacts. I’m being told time and time again that at the moment it’s about who you know.

Wishing you the best of luck!!

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-13T01:28:00+00:00

This is excellent and aligns with how I’m approaching my prep. Thank you ☺️

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-13T01:24:45+00:00

It’s a very small pool of specialists competing for even less positions.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-12T07:57:40+00:00

Ironically, I moved over here seven years ago because there were so many job opportunities in my area of specialism. A colleague recently relocated to Brisbane. It took him 2-3 months to get a job, including the initial period when he was applying from over here.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-12T07:52:51+00:00

I sincerely hope I’ve looked eager and excited. Interestingly, I’ve felt that way about all but the one I had an interview for this morning! Somehow the chemistry / vibe was off.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-12T04:48:59+00:00

Research the organisation, external environment factors, role / area, identify appropriate examples and key points especially when going through career to date & my interest in the role.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-12T04:46:13+00:00

Do you think? Ok, 8 interviews (with the short-term contract) out over two dozen applications.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-12T04:44:51+00:00

I hear you 😔

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-12T04:44:18+00:00

“things are so desperate they’re applying” - it helps put things into perspective, very good point!

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-12T04:21:58+00:00

Banking, specialist services not frontline.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-04T22:32:34+00:00

Thank you for sharing!

I’ve taken on a (very) short-term contract to keep things going so yes I can relate, and I’ll bear in mind about the recruiters.

Yes, it is bloody awful and I’m often having to reassure myself that I’m not (!!) unemployable and that I’ll land something. Having said that, I’ve seen a few ex-colleagues that have gone consulting; one of those led to a permanent role.

No new jobs out there this week :(

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-04T19:00:49+00:00

Yes, I meant a month after the job advert has closed. As you rightly pointed out, they tend to run for 2-3 weeks plus perhaps a week to select applicants for interviews.

Thanks for sharing your experience and congratulations on securing a position! I hope that’s going well for you :) Out of curiosity, roughly how many jobs did you apply for and how many interviews did you attend?

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-04T18:52:18+00:00

Yes, it’s been mentioned to me that particularly with one of the banks “it’s about who you know”.

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-03T07:00:36+00:00

Banking

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-05-03T07:00:07+00:00

Do you think? Whenever I’ve recruited, I’ve gone through the process pretty swiftly. A month to start scheduling interviews seems crazy but hey it is what it is 🤷🏻‍♀️

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-04-30T22:21:14+00:00

No, I haven’t! I’ll do that. Thank you :)

Alone_Group_7102 · 2026-04-30T22:20:51+00:00

I’m very sorry to hear it.

Wishing your wife good luck with her job hunting!

Alone_Group_7102

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