when looking for a new job do u need to tell you current boss, or when found one u tell them ?

Question

and when we go for interviews if they ask for references we cant actaully give the boss yet can we ? as the boss will know?

Answer 1

The application always asks if they can contact your current employer. It's o.k. not to say yes. This depends on everyone's indivual circumstance however. If your boss is suggesting to you that you should find Better employement then tell him/her. However if your afraid of retalliation (which is agianst the law but it happens) then don't say anything until you find something else.

Good Luck!

'-)

Answer 2

I don't know your current situation, so it would be hard to say. It depends on a lot of different things such as: The staffing situation-can someone take up your position?
Are you a good employee-do you show up on time ready to work?
are you absent often?
are you good at your job?
The type of boss you have-
I have had a boss that knew that I was looking for another job, and when the new employer called for a reference, they told them that I was lazy, late most of the time, and called in sick too much just because we were shorthanded and he didn't have anyone to replace me! Therefore, I would land the new job first and turn in my 2 or 3 week notice. I wouldn't mention it unless your current boss asks, also if your current employer thinks highly enough of you, you can use your notice as a good negotiation tool.

Good Luck!

Answer 3

I am 62 yrs old. And I have worked for a lot of different kinds of bosses. Some will fire you for a bogus reason if they know you are looking. Some will give a bad recommendation. It is OK to wait tell you actually have a job, then give a two week notice. But you need to explain this during your application. most bosses respect that, as that is what they would want.

Answer 4

It is best to tell your boss after you found a job. If you don't find a job you will have to stay at your current one and the employer will be expecting you to get up and leave at any time. That will make things uncomfortable.
As for references try to use someone other than your boss like say a coworker that you can trust.

Answer 5

I am 52.5 years old (lol) and I can share my experience with you. I have played in both the sides of the fence. That is I worked as employee from 1973 to 1991 and now I am employer too from 1991.

In December 1975 I tendered my resignation in my first job in Sylhet and my Bangladeshi boss offered me promotion as a lure to stay back, which he could not keep for some technical reason though his desire to retain me was earnest. So, sometimes it is blessings in disguise if you keep your boss informed (before or after the new job depends on your value and whether your or indispensable or not).

Same situation repeated when I informed my Swiss boss in Dhaka that I will be leaving for better job and he offered me about 50% increase of my salary, which he could fulfill 25% only due to another technical reason (not very much accepted by me). The Swiss experts were trying to retain me with future promises but I left sensing that my future could not 'grow' in that organization.

I joined a MNC and then my wife wanted to come back to Dhaka when I was posted out to Chittagong after my 6 years stay in Dhaka. I informed my boss who was very sympathetic but could not bend rule for me and I resigned for a private job as No.1 man in Dhaka for much lower pay and amenities.

The reason of sharing my experience is that, please be honest and open as far as possible and practicable with your present employer. Chances are, you may not get the same gesture of goodwill from your employer back.

But again, this would prove to be a strong point with your future employer in a way that you did not break any employment rules & regulations (if you have signed any or if there is gentlemen's agreement about how to leave the present job) and your integrity is intact.

I found it good to be honest, polite and try not to be too open and at the same time do not hide vital information from your present employer as well as the prospective employer. In the long run truth prevails.

Have a nice job search and wish you all the Luck!

Answer 6

When finding a new job it is customary to give your current job about 2 weeks notice of your intention to leave the current job. It is at that time that you might ask your boss if he/she can be used as a reference.

Answer 7

tell them after putting your two weeks in the best way.