should you tell your current employer you are interviewing elsewhere?

Question

I have begun interviewing at other companies and am wondering if I should give my current employer a heads up. I do not want to cause any drama but also do not want to catch them off-guard should I take a new position.

Answer 1

Until you have a signed letter of offer from a new employer you are not required to give your current employer a heads-up.

If you find that you are not offered another position quickly, and your employer knows you are looking for alternate employment, it could make your existing work life uncomfortable.

I wouldn't say anything until I had the offer in hand. Notice is usually given on the basis of how you are paid. For instance, if you are paid every 2 weeks, then you would give 2 weeks notice.

I hope this is of help and wish you much success if your job search. Merry, Merry.

Answer 2

No, What if you have the interview, but you don't get the job and your previous employer really does'nt need the excess crew. You lose both posititions. The best thing to do is to set the interview on your off days or take a sick day or use a vacation day and be safe,return to work normally. When You hear from the other job and the news is varified that you have the job --- give thirty day notice, allow them to know that you need thirty days or get hours that coincide with your current job until your thirty days is up. Therefore, you've gained credibility for both jobs. On and off in good standings and something to fall back on when /if you may need to.

Answer 3

If you don't get a better offer than what you have now you could be in trouble. Wait until you get an offer you are willing to accept, then give notice. If your current employer makes a strong counter-offer you might want to stay. But if you don't get any good offers, and your current employer knows you are looking for another job, then your future there will not be very bright.

Answer 4

I wouldn't. If you do not get the other position your current employer may start to treat you differently or possibly look for reasons to get rid of you. However, if accepting another position I would give at least a 2 week notice.

Answer 5

Think of all the angles first. Would it cause friction at your current job if they knew? Also, could your current job change anything to make you stay there? If you find it in your best interest to not let your current job know for now, then just let your new job know you will have to give a 2 weeks notice. It shows you are responsible. Good luck.

Answer 6

Pls don't do that. It's going to be a wrong move! You should just act normal and let the matter rest. Once you've secured a job, than say goodbye in a nice way. Otherwise, they'll say that to you first. Companies won't tolerate with ppl having plans to leave.

Answer 7

No, on telling me you have to take the risk in taking in the silly drama they will put up for you. After letting them know they will suddenly turn into very hideous monster. Funny negative issues that you had never hear them quoted bout you will arise.

Answer 8

No, its personal, they dont need to know what you are doing.....In fact they dont need to know until the day you actually get the other job. Of course by then you wouldnt care what the other guys thought about you because you have a new job and its nothing that they can do about it...

Answer 9

no way, once they catch wind that your looking it could be bad. some companies may ask why and try and fix the problem. but others might not even care and just fire you

Answer 10

No, this isn't a good idea and is your own personal business. Just make sure you give them fair and appropriate notice when you resign