Boss leaving and not considering internal applicants
Basically, I’ve been at a company for 3 years and my boss, who has been here a similar amount of time, is leaving.
I’d love to apply for this role, but in a conversation with his boss (my boss’s boss, basically) I got the very strong sense that they were not considering internal hires. He even mentioned myself and my coworker (only two of us) sitting in on the interviews. And eventually learning from this new person.
Would it be pointless to apply for this role with such a strong “it’s not for you signals”? I think I would do a good job (I have filled in for my boss on multiple occasions during medical leaves) – but I can’t help shake feeling a bit discouraged I’m not considered.
Any advice is appreciated!