When should I give my 2 weeks notice?

Question

I am currently employed and have accepted a new job offer which requres an extensive background check for a license to work there. They seem pretty pumped about getting me to work as soon as possible, but I want to give 2 weeks notice at my present job and do not think it would be wise to quit my current job until the new job is guaranteed. Should I call and remind the new job that I cant work for them immediately and that I have yet to give my notice pending their investigation? Or should I wait until they actually finish their investigation?

Answer 1

If you are hired at this other firm, notify them you need to fulfill your obligations at your present job, and will put in your 2 weeks notice in immediately.

Answer 2

They should be able to give you a conditional job offer even with the background check pending. But still, I would not give notice until you have received the offer, signed it, and put it in the mail back to them. They will respect you for being loyal to your current employer because it reflects on what you would do should you some day leave them. Also, it's possible your current employer may decide not to have a "lame duck" employee around and ask you to leave the day you tell them. In this case you could then call your new employer and come in early. But don't give notice until you have an offer letter.

Answer 3

It would not hurt to get in touch with your (hopefully) new employer and let them know that it is important to you to give notice where you work now, that you don't want to just leave them in a lurch. This way they will know your plans and that they know you are responsible.

Answer 4

I woud not put in the two weeks until you have a signed deal nothing is ever forever

Answer 5

ONE GIVES NOTICE WHEN ONE IS QUITTING.
YOU DON'T HAVE ANOTHER JOB YET.
SO WHY GIVE NOTICE.
BURNING BRIDGES? YOU WAIT...............