Can you apply for 2 different jobs at the same company?

Question

There are two jobs that I am interested in at a local company. It wouldn't matter which job I received, more than anything I would love to work at the company. However, one job is Finance based and the other job is Marketing/Sales based..Can I apply to both without losing the opportunity of both positions?

I'm a double major - so both jobs are relavent, but I don't want to portray a lack of commitment or enthusiasm about either job.

Answer 1

Blossom:

Definitely apply for both jobs.  The resumes will go to two different managers, so there's no possibility of confusion with how you will interview.  

You should tailor each resume to each job though.  That way, when the scanners search for Marketing terminology in your background, that shines through. And then do one with a Finance emphasis, to apply for the other one.  Remember to label them in your database, so that when you go for the interviews, you can print out the right one for the right interview.

Good luck.

Answer 2

You can do anything you want, and applying to two different jobs is a hazy area that yo may want to think extra hard. If you go through with it and apply for both jobs, your applications have to be very specific to the position you are applying.  In other words, don’t give them the say information for two different job positions.  If one is marketing, make sure to explain why and what experiences applies, because that info will not be the same as the info that applies to finance.

I would rank the job you feel would suit you best and go all out for that position.  You need the interview, and you can explain the rest to someone face to face.  Once they know your skills, and how BADLY you want to work from the company, other opportunities can be thought about then.

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