So we have a new wave of mgmt - one person got in and now bringing her buddies from the same company. Rumor has it that these people failed and were all laid off earlier this year from their previous jobs. So we are all perplexed on how they are able to get these high positions. Regardless - the brown nosing started as soon as the positions filled. All old exec management was axed, and the ones left in middle mgmt as well as the "top lead engineers" wasted no time in the ass kissing. It is unreal. I saw one of my old managers become all giddy (and super charming) with a new director as they were discussing commuting from LA. Barf. Applied to a higher position, under one of the new hires. How do you 1) distinguish and introduce yourself without resorting to brown nosing? 2) If possible, not end up in the endless vortex of rumors about their (and mine) credibility? I understand the irony of bringing up the rumors on Blind, even if for just context.
Fair enough. Now the question is when to introduce myself (and how). Wait until the interview or set up a quick chat anyway? Any guidance as to how to approach this? Never done this before as it has been out of my comfort zone. But that is also why I am low on the totem pole. :)
Depends. If it is a direct report position, snag 5 minutes that are free on their calendar and be up front about why. If they embrace the open door policy, use that instead. If it is not a direct report role, don't do it.
It is a direct report. Thanks!
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No different than you should be doing for a higher level position under 'normal' management. Focus on what you can do (backed up by what you have done which shows potential or capability to do what you are wanting to do) and finding out how that can help them meet their goals. If the new role isn't well defined, help them define it in ways that you match up well to you. For the rumors, they will come if people don't remember what you did before the promotion or you don't deliver after. Document what you do deliver, but don't address any rumors unless they begin causing problems - and only defend yourself to the people that can directly impact your career going forward.