Looking for a new job... Discreetly
Looking for a new position when you already have one can be tricky.
What behaviour is reasonable and what crosses the line? Keep in mind that even though you may be looking for a new job, you still must devote your full attention to your current company while in the office. This means you shouldn't use your work computer to search for jobs, or speak with potential employers from the phone at your desk.
Look Inward
You should be cautious about who you talk to. This will help reduce the likelihood that your current employer will find out about your search before you are ready to tell them about it. Usually the way an employer finds out someone is looking is when you are unable to keep confidentiality in the highest regard.
Your Online Self
The perils of real life aren't the only risks a job seeker faces. What you do online can also reveal your intentions. The real issue isn't whether you post your name, it's whether the recruiter can quickly locate you via e-mail or mobile. If you have queries forwarded to an e-mail address, check that address daily.
Returning calls at lunch or in the early evening is fine, since many recruiters do work late in order to speak with candidates outside of work hours.
How to Sneak Around
If you're at all good at job hunting, you're eventually going to have to sneak out to do interviews.
If you can't schedule interviews on the weekends or before or after work, be careful how you dress. If the office is casual, a suit is going to be noticed. Keep your interview clothes in the car or off-site, and change on the way to the interview. Another alternative is to schedule all your interviews for a single day, then use a personal holiday to take that time off.
You May Not Go
Finally, remember as you tip-toe around that you may end up keeping the job you have. It is important not to damage the bond of trust they have with your current manager. At your next job, you may be learning new skills that will enable you to manage the company you just left.
Finally, showing respect is the right thing to do. If you are disrespectful toward your Company during your job search, you are unlikely to receive a strong recommendation from your manager.
What behaviour is reasonable and what crosses the line? Keep in mind that even though you may be looking for a new job, you still must devote your full attention to your current company while in the office. This means you shouldn't use your work computer to search for jobs, or speak with potential employers from the phone at your desk.
Look Inward
You should be cautious about who you talk to. This will help reduce the likelihood that your current employer will find out about your search before you are ready to tell them about it. Usually the way an employer finds out someone is looking is when you are unable to keep confidentiality in the highest regard.
Your Online Self
The perils of real life aren't the only risks a job seeker faces. What you do online can also reveal your intentions. The real issue isn't whether you post your name, it's whether the recruiter can quickly locate you via e-mail or mobile. If you have queries forwarded to an e-mail address, check that address daily.
Returning calls at lunch or in the early evening is fine, since many recruiters do work late in order to speak with candidates outside of work hours.
How to Sneak Around
If you're at all good at job hunting, you're eventually going to have to sneak out to do interviews.
If you can't schedule interviews on the weekends or before or after work, be careful how you dress. If the office is casual, a suit is going to be noticed. Keep your interview clothes in the car or off-site, and change on the way to the interview. Another alternative is to schedule all your interviews for a single day, then use a personal holiday to take that time off.
You May Not Go
Finally, remember as you tip-toe around that you may end up keeping the job you have. It is important not to damage the bond of trust they have with your current manager. At your next job, you may be learning new skills that will enable you to manage the company you just left.
Finally, showing respect is the right thing to do. If you are disrespectful toward your Company during your job search, you are unlikely to receive a strong recommendation from your manager.
posted by Heidi Whitelock @ 14:35
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