Advantus provides employees an opportunity to indicate their interest in open positions and advance within the organization according to their skills and experience. In general, notices of all regular, full time job openings are posted, although Advantus reserves its discretionary right to not post a particular opening.
Job openings will be posted via the email system as well as the intranet, and normally remain open for 5 days. Each job posting notice will include the job summary, essential duties, and qualifications (required skills and abilities). Employees who have a written warning on file, or are on probation or suspension are not eligible to apply for posted jobs. Eligible employees can only apply for those posted jobs for which they possess the required skills, competencies, and qualifications.
Advantus recognizes the benefit of developmental experiences and encourages employees to talk with their supervisors about their career plans. Supervisors are encouraged to support employees’ efforts to gain experience and advance within the organization. An applicant’s supervisor may be contacted to verify performance, skills, and attendance. Any staffing limitations or other circumstances that might affect a prospective transfer may also be discussed.
Job posting is a way to inform employees of openings and to identify qualified and interested applicants who might not otherwise be known to the hiring manager. Other recruiting sources may also be used to fill open positions in the best interest of the organization.