I work in a Retail customer service and meet with with my manager weekly. I respect her as a person, but I still want her to give me a decent recommendation in order to get a better paying more rewarding. Should I tell my boss that I searching for a better paying job. I have been searching for a new job for about 2 weeks, and I am scared that my boss is getting calling from other companies, "Confirming my employment". Any suggestions?
2007-01-24 14:25:46 · 7 answers · asked by Philatellic I.Y.C. 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Most companies that you apply to will respect your wishes not to contact your current employer until they have decided to hire you if you ask, and most will not hold it against you. You should also know that most companies will not give any information about your quality of work, just your date of hire, termination, and job title.
If you have a good boss, she may be sorry to lose you, but happy that you are trying to advance yourself. If she knows you want better pay and more rewarding work, she may even help get you a promotion or other advancement at your current employer. If you know how other employees have been treated when they let it be known they were looking for another job, you could tell better if it is a good idea to let her know ahead of time.
2007-01-24 15:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by Brian G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are searching for a new job, just put "please do not contact" on your resume next to your current employer. Or tell them during the interview that your boss doesn't know that you are looking for a new job yet. Most places don't check your references until after the interview anyway, and they won't think any less of you for doing it. I have done it several times, and I have only once (for a basic retail position in my teens) not gotten the job (and I have worked at a lot (and I mean a lot) of different jobs). Once out of about twenty, not bad! I must be pretty good!
2007-01-24 14:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by IamBatman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to tell her at the moment untill you get the other job that you want, then you can explain to her that you would like to leave would she give you a good reference. If she says why are you leaving just say that you wanted to do something different and work in a different environment. Also tel her how you respect her and it had nothing to do with her, I wouldn't say that you want a better paying possition it might sound Greedy or something. Anyway I'm sure it's not as scary to confront her as you think. You have to be happy at the end of the day. Good luck with your job hunting.
2007-01-24 14:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with others that say to wait until you get the job. However, if you are asked why you are leaving, be truthful and let your boss know that your current pay level is inappropriate for your potential. Your boss may be willing to bump your pay to keep you.
2007-01-24 14:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by Lee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is fair game at this point for you to ask prospective employers to interview you prior to checking your references, especially your current employer. they will totally understand your situation, and they should also understand that the person you work for now may not want to give you a really good recommendation if you decide to leave her company. i think it is VERY rare for anyone to contact your current employer because it is uncomfortable for everyone.
if you think this is wise with your current employer, perhaps the best way to bring this up is to let your manager know that you feel that you are ready for a promotion, and to ask her about how she thinks you might best advance your career. potentially, this will lead to a promotion in your current company, and if not, then she will not feel betrayed if she receives a phone call asking about your current situtaiton.
2007-01-24 14:47:47 · answer #5 · answered by Jeff G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say continue with the interviews, get the job and then inform her. not all potential employers contact your current employer
2007-01-24 14:31:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just confront her and be like
Hi (insert name) I just wanted to let you know that I've been searching for other oppurtunities for me because i feel like i have more to offer. I hope this will not inflict upon my work or reputation at your comapny, but i just wanted to let you know becuase I respect you and so that it will not be a surprise when you find out."
good luck (:
2007-01-24 14:34:13 · answer #7 · answered by MICHELLE 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋