Job searching while you’re employed

Job Searching While You’re EmployedJob Searching While You’re EmployedDon’t jeopardize your current job!Don’t jeopardize your current job!

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It is always better to look for a job when you’re already working.

First, because you have the stability of a steady paycheck.

Second, because people who are employed are more desirable

than people who aren’t.

But remember,

• You don’t want your boss to know you’re thinking about leaving.

• You don’t want to loose your job before you have another one.

Here are tips for looking for a new job while you are currently

employed.

The Basics…


1. Don’t Discuss Your Job With Your Co-Workers

If you want your job search to

remain a secret, don't talk

about it. You can't expect other

people to keep your secret if

you can't keep it yourself.


2. Don't Use Your Work Telephone or Email

Employers sometimes monitor

phone calls and email. Use a

personal email account at

home and use your cell phone

for job searching.


3. Don't Job Hunt on Your Boss's Time

Your boss is paying you to

work for him. Use your own

time, like your break or

lunch hour, to do anything

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4. Don't Job Hunt on Your Boss's Dime

Use your own paper and your

own printer to make copies of

your resume. Use your own

postage to mail them. Your

current boss should not be

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5. Make Job Search Calls Away from the Office

Don't make job search related

calls in an area where

someone may overhear you.


6. Schedule Interviews Before or After Work, or at Lunchtime

If you leave the office during

the day, your boss may know

something is up. If an employer

can't interview you during

those times, take a personal

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7. Be Careful About How You Dress

If you normally dress casual for work

and then suddenly come into the

office dressed up for a job interview,

your boss may be suspicious. You

may have to find someplace to do a

quick clothing change.


8. Use Former Employers as References

Explaining to an employer that you

can't use your current employer as

a job reference because you want

to keep your job search confidential

for now should not harm your

chances of getting a job offer.


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Job searching while you’re employed