Unless you know someone in executive leadership that can file an exception, you can't (at most companies). HR processes are often created specifically to preven

Unless you know someone in executive leadership that can file an exception, you can't (at most companies). HR processes are often created specifically to prevent exceptions, though, so by that time you've already lost. You'll either have to stick around at your current employer until they give you a chance, or start spamming resumes. There's no magic bullet here.