Staff can apply for transfers and/or promotions through the general hiring process. While employees are encouraged to remain in a position for one year to build a record of good work performance, they must apply for opportunities through Brown's online system by logging into Workday and typing "find jobs" in the search field. It is important to note that employees who are transferred or promoted through this process will serve a new probationary period.
University Human Resources
Promotions and Job Transfers
It’s time to call the doctor...The Resume Doctor, that is. UHR Recruitment and Staffing members are available to provide you with feedback on your resume.
Email employment@brown.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Don't have a resume? No problem!
Once your resume is up to date, upload it to your Career Profile in Workday to make applying for jobs at Brown even easier.
By uploading your resume, your work history will automatically pull in to the experience fields on the internal job application. Don’t forget to include your current position!
Interested in working in a certain department or building on campus? Create a job alert to receive an email each time a position is opened based on the criteria you submit.
Click the “Create Job Alert” button on any open position on the Find Jobs report.
Frequently Asked Questions
The best place to start is by building your Career Profile in Workday. The Career Profile is an essential first step internal applicants must take in order to apply for another position at Brown.
Once your Career Profile is complete you can refer to the Job Aid: Applying for an Internal Position in Workday Learning.
As a best practice, please attach both a cover letter and resume in order to provide the hiring manager more details about your accomplishments. Both the cover letter and resume should include the qualifications for the position and the reason you are applying.
Yes, you can run the “My Applications” report in Workday to check the status, “Under Review” means you are still being considered. You may also review the Career worklet on the Workday home landing page in order to view the status of your application.
Absolutely. As long as you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you will be considered regardless of your current Grade.
Yes, you can. To do so, type "Withdraw Application" into the search bar and select the applications you would like to withdraw from consideration.
Request a copy of the full job description so you can become more familiar with what the position entails, research the department you are interviewing with and enhance your interviewing skills by taking the Interview Techniques and Resume Writing training in Workday Learning.
Yes, if you are selected as a finalist, your current manager will be contacted for a reference as part of the internal hiring process.
Ask the hiring manager for constructive feedback. Knowing why you were not selected will help determine which professional development opportunities you should take next. Reviewing the individual development plan and seeking out new opportunities to learn and grow will help you to prepare for the next opportunity.
Yes, a new three month probationary period is required for all transfers to new jobs.
For any additional questions, please contact employment@brown.edu.