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Electrical
- Jun 27, 2004
- 83
I have been in Technical Support within my present company for 2 years. My educational background is MSEE with emphasis on Control Systems and a minor in Computer Science.
I have expressed my desire to join the Software department, and have applied to an internal posting for Intermediate Software developer.
My direct Supervisor, as well as the Team Lead of this particular Software group, both have strongly recommended me to this position, to the VP of Engineering, the guy who calls the shots.
During my time in Tech Support, I have initiated, designed and implemented several applications for internal use, which is one reason my direct supervisor gave me a very positive review. In also currently re-designing one of our applications on my spare time, something I would love to do during company time.
Problem is, two listings for for this position have been posted on Monster and I have not been contacted as to when I would be starting. I was told by my Supervisor a couple of months ago, that an arrangment was being made for my gradual transition but the VP himself, who told me to be patient, the last time I raised the subject, has been silent.
I keep getting the impression from the Software Team Leader, who by the way, has re-iterated his position in recommended me being tranfered, that Engineering VP, regards me as a valuable resource in tech support. While I do not mind tech support, I am being under utilized, and could contribute more to this company than providing first line of support. Yes, I have told the VP this, during our first discussion on this subject.
I plan on quering my supervisor today on my application status, with hopes of some positive feedback. Nevertheless, I feel as if I am not doing enough to push my case.
How do you guys recommend I proceed?
Thanks in advance.
I have expressed my desire to join the Software department, and have applied to an internal posting for Intermediate Software developer.
My direct Supervisor, as well as the Team Lead of this particular Software group, both have strongly recommended me to this position, to the VP of Engineering, the guy who calls the shots.
During my time in Tech Support, I have initiated, designed and implemented several applications for internal use, which is one reason my direct supervisor gave me a very positive review. In also currently re-designing one of our applications on my spare time, something I would love to do during company time.
Problem is, two listings for for this position have been posted on Monster and I have not been contacted as to when I would be starting. I was told by my Supervisor a couple of months ago, that an arrangment was being made for my gradual transition but the VP himself, who told me to be patient, the last time I raised the subject, has been silent.
I keep getting the impression from the Software Team Leader, who by the way, has re-iterated his position in recommended me being tranfered, that Engineering VP, regards me as a valuable resource in tech support. While I do not mind tech support, I am being under utilized, and could contribute more to this company than providing first line of support. Yes, I have told the VP this, during our first discussion on this subject.
I plan on quering my supervisor today on my application status, with hopes of some positive feedback. Nevertheless, I feel as if I am not doing enough to push my case.
How do you guys recommend I proceed?
Thanks in advance.