Im thinking of changing jobs, and i have found one im going to apply for. But i'll need to give a reference from my current employer, but if i don't get the job my current employer will know im looking to change. That could cause a lot of fricton.
Its a hard situation as im quite an important person in the team and leaving in the next few months would be a real hassle for this company!
Im so confused!
2006-09-25 23:12:04 · 20 answers · asked by danny w 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Cheers guys and girls!!
I'll imform the (new) employer of the situtaion if this is normal practice cheers i feel better about it now!
2006-09-25 23:19:52 · update #1
Prospective employers will usually ask whether they can approach your current employer for a reference. They will completely understand if you do not want your current employer to know that you are looking alsewhere. Also, they will usually only apply for references once they have offered you the job!
2006-09-25 23:16:23 · answer #1 · answered by Fluffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal practice for an employer to request for references.
However, you should make it clear that references should only be made once you have received a formal offer letter for employment and that this letter will be subject of satisfactory references.
This means that your future employer should sent you and offer letter, which usually forms part of the contract, obtaines references form your previous/current employer. Unless these are dissatisfactory, then the offer and contract is effective.
This will ensue that your have a contract from your new employer and your old employer will not be aware of this until the offer letter, a contractual obligation, has been sent to you.
Once you received the letter and you are satisfied, return it immeidaly duly signed, by registered post.
2006-09-25 23:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by Foxey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you apply for a job, it asks you if they can contact your current employer, just answer No, at this stage, then if you get an interview, and it looks promising, they will probably offer you the job, then ask you if they can contact your employer. At this point, say that it is okay, but they are not to contact him, until you have written confirmation of the job offer.
This happens all the time with people, don't worry about it, as if everyone was to worry, no one would go for another job.
Good luck.
2006-09-25 23:19:03 · answer #3 · answered by bizzybee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With honesty goes respect. Tell all involved of your plans. Nothing wrong with trying to better yourself. I, a few months back went for a job interveiw in a similar job. My current employer knew, because I was honest, there's been NO bad feeling, I'm still in the same job
2006-09-25 23:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by tildypops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask the (hopefully) new employer not to take a reference until you have been offered the job. That way your current employer wont know until you have resigned.
That is the standard practice.
2006-09-25 23:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by OriginalBubble 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope you are under NO obligation to have a reference from your current employer - its a common law that we dont let our current employers know that we're thinking of leaving and any normal interviewer will appreciate this!
Just be careful that you dont get caught going to the interview etc etc and dont let it slip to fellow workers about your thoughts of leaving - people can be very bitter at the prospect of you having a better job than them and can let it "slip" out in earshot of your current boss!!
Best of luck with your interview - I hope lal goes well
2006-09-25 23:32:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My Company would never seek a reference until we were sure we were going to take on the person.
On the other hand, I have seen people apply for a position, and then use a successful interview as a bargaining tool back in their old job.
One person told us that he was no longer interested in out job, as his company had promoted him (from junior, to a full systems analyst) and increased his salary by almost 50%.
2006-09-25 23:22:13 · answer #7 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Given your importance to the team, perhaps its best to talk to your employer about your decision to move in the near to mid term. Negotiate perhaps a time period to allow your employer to find a replacement for you. He/she might ask you to stay, either way, this will allow him to negotiate with you for a more reasonable runway for him to find your replacement. This way it will ease the friction, plus your existing employer is more likely to give you a reference you deserve, rather than one based largely out of anger.
In additional, with your importance to the team, I suspect you're a mid to high level employer, given trust and reputation is important in many fields, your professional handling of this matter will build your credibility in the long run. You might at some point be working for your current boss again.
2006-09-25 23:21:08 · answer #8 · answered by hotchocolate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the ones you aplly to you don't want your current employer to know you are leaving just yet. I think they can check you out without letting them know what's going on. Alot of people call your work place to verify you work there to get a job verification & stuff.
2006-09-25 23:20:55 · answer #9 · answered by angie1977c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If ya gotta go ya gotta go, they will find out eventually. Best to tell them outright rather than go behind their back. If they make things difficult for you, well you'll just have to put up with it and try to move on quicker. You can usually request that an employer not seek references until you've been shortlisted.
2006-09-25 23:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋