Im lookin 4 a job, shld I tender my resignation 1st or wait till i get a new job b4 tendering?

Question

but on my current job,bcoz of the working hrs, i cant seem to be able to go for interviews? wat shld i do?

Answer 1

In your situation, the second.

You'll feel more secure. It's not a good idea to plunge into the unknown if you're not certain you can get a new job. And even if you can, are you 100% sure you'll find something that's better and which you like better?

Don't think that your employer owns you. Think about yourself and your interests.

Getting a new job is crucial to your next stage of life, so:

(a) if you have annual leave left, take it.

(b) if your leave application is rejected, then fake it. (Depends on your personal ethics, but if I've needed to call in sick for half a day to go for an interview, I've done it before. By rejecting your leave your boss is saying: 'no, my interests matter more.'

If you've been a good, loyal and hard-working employee, then cut yourself some slack. Don't feel guilty about putting yourself first.

(c) If it's near enough, go for a lunchtime appointment. Call the company and see if the interviewer can slot you in then. If they're serious about getting people, they'll adjust to that. Alternatively, say you'll be there within 1/2 - 1 hour after their normal office hours.

It's not much to ask.

Answer 2

I believe tt you shld find a new job before you tender your resignation coz the market is very competitive. Take your annual leave to attend interviews. This will solve some of your problems. Once you sign the letter of appointment, you should submit your letter of resignation.

Answer 3

I would look for another job, before tendering you resignation. But I would try not to miss work to look for another job. Try online or take a day off and spend the whole day at interviews.

Answer 4

it is better you resign 1st den focus on your interviews because for 1 reason, you won't feel guilty to your current company and/or 2nd reason, you can treat yourself better after you resign and focus more on your interviews with your conscience clearer than doing interviews secretly.

another way is if your job has a contract of say 1 month resignation notice, then you can squarely say to your company you have to go for an interview politely and without guilt after handing in the resignation letter.

it is not easy to do secret interviews. i tried but my guilt won't let me.

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Answer 5

If you are sure you will be able to get a better job and can afford to go without pay the resign first and you should have plenty of time for job hunting.

Answer 6

Sounds like my job! You may have to take a personal day or sick day, or even an extended lunch break to get to interviews. If you can afford to, maybe you should put in your notice 1st. I wouldn't be able to afford to so I'd have to wait for a new job. GOOD LUCK

Answer 7

better wait until you have a solid replacement. if interview time falls during your working hrs, try to reschedule the interview earlier before you come to work or after office hr or during your day off (if you have a wkday off). this worked for me. when big interview came, I just absent myself from work - made excuses. never say no to a knocking opportunity! if there's a will, there's a way! good luck!