Applying for two different positions at the same company..

detectivebox · 18 November 2016 at 3:52AM

I've applied for a position with a large company. I have sufficient experience for this role and believe my background suits the role well. There are six posts being advertised for.

However, the company I am applying to are also advertising another position, against with several posts, at a level directly junior to the role I have applied to. It also interests me, and I would be more than happy to work in this role too, despite it requiring a slightly different skillset, the only difference is a lower salary. The closing date for that role is also in a week's time.

Should I...

a) Apply for that role too
b) Leave things as is and hope I am invited to interview for the first position I applied to

I fear that applying for both will make the employer think I am less suited to the higher salary role and might consider me for the more junior role instead - or put them off completely. Alternatively, it might show them how keen I am to work with them.

Advice? I know it's a bit of a "first world problem" but I'd rather not damage my chances.

TELLIT01 · 18 November 2016 at 9:11AM

If there is a contact number I would be inclined to phone them to discuss the situation. Applying for 2 posts at the same time could be construed in any of the ways you have suggested.

Bogalot · 18 November 2016 at 12:14PM

I agree with tellit, although I'd email instead, give them chance to reply when convenient. It also gives you a chance to (very briefly) sell yourself, a few words about why the company appeals to you may (or may not) prompt the recruiter to look out for your application. Good luck!