<prompt> Human: Sup PF - Quick question for you all as I feel like this is the best place to ask.Here are some notes to give some preface: OP hired at a company 7 months ago Company required atleast 2 years of exp and degree OP only had 1 year of exp and no degree OP got the job as a junior level position while others on his team senior OP turns out to be really good at what he does, managers all come to him for critical situations, they have already flown OP around on business trips, etc OP saw today on company site that they still have a senior position opening on his team My question is, would it be wiser to directly talk to my manager about the position, OR should I apply online?  <response>: Theres a chance nobody would even see your app if you apply on line. Talk to your manager, but I would say something like I see this opportunity for growth and id like to know if id be a qualified candidate and if not what can I do in the next 6 months months to get to that point? 