How do you send out resume's without compromising your current job?

Question

I am in the higher end of management in a specialized field and for family reasons need to relocate and find a new job. Eventhough I only put my home and cell numbers on my resume, I am finding people calling my work. How they had to research to get the number and leaving messages on my work voicemail can compromise my current job (which I obviously cannot afford to loose before finding a new one). How can I feel secure about sending out resumes while expecting professional practices and confidentiality to be respected?

Answer 1

i would include on your resume or cover letter a note about not contacting you at work. many places that want to hire you should realize that this can be a sensitive issue. i'm in the same sort of position right now and not wanting your current employer to know you are looking for other work is perfectly fine. call the places back that have called you and request that all further phone calls be directed to your cell. it is a simple, polite request that should be honored if they are a respectable company with any manners.

Answer 2

If the decision has been made and is definitive, you have to talk to your immediate boss and let him know of your need to find a different job. Don't give them a specific date since you don't have one, but this will let them know of your situation and won't surprise them and discomfort them when, say, they pick up the phone and are being questioned by your new potential employer since they do have the responsibility to verify some of your resume information. This allows your present employer with reasonable time to accomodate for when you leave without the compromise of a two week's notice, and should make any call or message from potential employers not an issue.
Your job cannot be compromised by this type of call if these are kept short and professional, and look at the bright side, if these companies are bothering to the point of calling you at a number that they had to look up, they're probably very interested.

Answer 3

I would put it in a separate letter that sits on the top of your material. One that says only that - can't be missed.

Here's another idea - why not work through a high-end agency, one that will do the work for you and make these issues clear to those that they contact? (Still put it in writing in addition).

Good luck! - How come headhunters havent tracked you down?

Also - go to networking and professional events that are regional/national (or in the area you want to relocate in) and do your contacts face to face.

PS - Another vote for telling your boss (without a deadline), if your decision is absolute and will be taking place within the next 3-6 months. Longer than that (6-12 months) and you can wait a bit - but don't just give 2 weeks notice of your plans.

Good luck!!! I hope your new spot (job and location) is in every way superior to what you are leaving behind!

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Answer 4

Take your resume off of Monster, CareerBuilder, etc. And, on your resume, simply put your present place of employment as "Confidential". I also suggest that your cover letter says something such as "This resume is private and confidential".

Answer 5

You may give a description of your present job without revealing the name of the company. Whereas, if you include the name, make it 'strictly confidential'!

Answer 6

Here is an idea... Write it as a note on your CV.. Make it look professional and eloquent.