Anyone else keep applying for internal jobs and not even getting an interview when you are qualified for the job?
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@7a1 who cares about character?!? I have a mortgage and a family I'm taking care of. I'll happily drink the koolaide until the day comes that I have to move on to another company lol. I'm not an hourly employee so this is all just experience on my resume to apply to the next company I end up at. My work ethic will follow me when I go and I'll be fine.
@71z Enjoy the koolaid and giving up any character! You’ll be the one screaming the loudest when they let you go.
@71z you are correct! A few wise guys on here trying to bring us down. We have the best management behind us. These people who speak ill of the company and management are stuck- they don’t know how to get out or how to do anything. Unfortunately, they are also the slackers that we are dealing with. Hopefully, through attrition we can get rid of the dead weight. They will go to Taco Bell or Starbucks for work and complain the same. Congrats on you award!
I got the Molina excellence award too. I just did what I was hired to do. I've been here since before COVID and have never been on any kind of corrective action. My first supervisor advised me to always have a 2 year plan of upward mobility. Always keep climbing. Yeah it's not easy. You gotta play the game... It's corporate America. Drink the koolaide, it makes it easier. I went from hourly to salary and don't plan to stop climbing. I check here to see if there are any headwinds regarding layoffs but all I see are some bitter people being sarcastic and people that are bitter about their employment.
@OP truth is hard to swallow. Ask the case managers about trying to move. Molina leaders su-k!
@5v1 you are Brilliant! If I was on the board you would be my first and only choice!
@5kd Your assumption that hard work moves people up or gets awards is wrong. Sometimes it might but the reason there are so many stupid managers is because they are lazy but kiss a-s.
No need to kiss anyone- it’s just hard work. I’m not a manager, hired externally just shy of 5yrs of service and I was awarded the Molina Excellence Award. It can be done here at Molina or even anywhere else. Good luck!
@5jf Mostly it’s about who’s a-s you kiss
It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know. Unfortunately
Keep applying whether internal or external. We have a wonderful management team here and it’s just a matter of time before you find the right opportunity. Remember to keep working hard- work a little extra or put in a little extra effort and keep working your way through the rough times- it will pay off for you for sure whether it’s here or at another great company with great management
@OP Put that energy into finding a job outside of Molina. I wouldn't put that effort into anything with Molina and their corrupt internal hiring practices.
@4me Goody goody gumdrops! Gag! This must be the same manager who comes here constantly saying management is great. Enjoy the lay-off!
I really enjoy the company and especially the great management teams. I was hired from outside about almost 5yrs ago and I was given the Molina Excellence Award! 🥇 It’s a program honoring staff supporting company mission and business goals
@3zc yes! And that’s the way it should be. great to have you all on board!
@4c1 I know why we have the teams we have. They’re a mess with ridiculous bs like your explanation.
@46p could not agree more with you more 1000% Others want you to say management is the issue and you should look elsewhere since you’re gonna get laid off anyway. Hilarious, and we wonder why we have the team we have. ROFL.
@451 exactly! Team members need to show leadership through work efforts. Some long time team members still think that just sticking around warrants a step into management. You will see them slam the management as a reason for their existence here. Unfortunately, it’s usually the ones with little or no motivation to do so.
@3nd as it should be. work your way up from junior roles like we had to.
@3nd we just hired 2 external employees in my dept. Last month.
@3nd You don’t want to work here.
@c8 that’s great for internal candidates but for external candidates like myself won’t even get a chance to interview even if we are clearly qualified for the position.
@c8 great work ethic and attitude! Glad to have you on our team at Molina!
@10b Thanks for proving my point about your character! Because if someone disagrees with you they must be “negative and sad and need your prayers.” So condescending. Also assuming I’m not already a manager is your mistake. Maybe stop thinking you know so much on an anonymous board?
@tj congratulations on the path you are on. I’m not sure why anyone would be so bitter other than they obviously are not the candidates we want on our teams. I salute you for your strong work ethic and determinations. People who are negative- it’s sad and they are obviously in a sad place in their lives. We can pray for them but let’s hope they never become our manager. Doubt we have much to worry about..
@tj No one said they should pick a terrible employee. You’re just not seeing that you’re terrible. Telling everyone you’re great doesn’t make it true. In fact it’s usually the opposite. And you’re probably like the others. Picked not because you’re work is so good but because you’re the biggest a-s kisser. Managers can tell those a mile away and are quick to hire them. So keep being delusional and telling everyone how special you are.
@qg yeah because they should pick a terrible employee over someone who has demonstrated the qualities they are looking for in the role. Lol cope harder that you don't work hard enough to stand out.
@pz I tend to agree. Once you know you have the candidate of choice- you know. It’s also important to move fast as the “good ones” often move on quick from interviews. Only the lonely get left behind. And as you know we still have a lot of them lingering. Great job!
@pz No that isn’t the way it should be. Picking the person before the interview isn’t how it’s supposed to work. And the commenter was all humblebrag. It does explain so much about how Molina picks people. And why Molina is in the sh---y shape it’s in.
@c8 excellent comment and candidate! This is the way it should be. Thanks for sharing
@by I can confirm this is true. I was promoted to my position this way. But here's why... My work ethic and general positive attitude towards whatever was asked of Me made people take notice. I spent years of hard work to show people this. I knew I got the job the day I was interviewed but they had to finished everyone else's interview before they could offer it to me. Your reputation precedes you and people will take note. Work hard and put yourself out there. It's more about who you know and what you have shown them than anything you can put on a resume.
A lot of internal/external job postings are "fake" - meaning they already have the candidate in mind - but HR demands that the hiring manager put the posting out there. This practice is prevalent in mainly public companies to act like they are actively looking for the best hire (for show) when they are not. All you can do is keep applying and hope that the posting is really meant for other employees.