Does the person 'acting' usually get the job?

[krysalyss]

Hmmmm interesting. Thanks guys! I did also feel a bit of negativity from one of the panel as my past experience was very applicable but perhaps not gained in the most traditional roles. Oh well, what will be, will be I guess Thanks again!

[Artechim]

Good luck

[buffy1]

No.

I've been in a job acting for 12+ months and didn't get it; I've also hired people ahead of the person acting.

I agree with PPs and also wanted to add that it really depends how competitive the field is.

Good luck, hope you get some news soon!

[sushee]

There's always a lean towards in the incumbent simply because they SHOULD be able to tailor their examples to the position, but often many don't utilise this advantage. But when applying for jobs, don't hesitate to apply for something you want simply because someone has acted in it before. The number of people I've seen who get a job simply because no one else has bothered to apply would surprise you. AND just because you don't get a job doesn't mean the panel won't note your interest in the position or your skills should something else come up.

I tell my team all the time, apply if you want it. If you do nothing, you get nothing.

[krysalyss]

OK thanks everyone. They actually contacted one of my references today. Not sure how much that means. I stuffed that up a little though as I was so sure I didn't get it that I didn't bother to text her for a couple of hours and then only did it as a just in case. She had agreed to be a reference for jobs but I didn't yet tell her I had the interview for that particular job. So they had actually contacted her before I texted her.
But on another note I got an interesting email this morning. I don't post threads too often but will post another about this one. LOL

[CeCe]

If it's a government job, and a good panel they will judge solely on the application and interview. It's not always the acting incumbent who gets the job if the fail to demonstrate in these two opportunities they have the skills to do the job.

Government jobs can also form an order of merit - a list of people who were also found suitable for the job and can be contacted within a set timeframe if the person who they select now moves leaves the job, gets promoted etc. That way they don't need to go through the whole exercise again, but they do not have to use the merit list either.

[krysalyss]

Just to update you all, I didn't get the job I think they thought it would be too hard as the other person would have to train me etc and she was suitable for it as well. They said that because of my experience they might be able to offer me a temp position so will wait and see. Had a different interview today for something closer to home so you never know. Thanks guys