How do I get new job without current job finding out??

Question

I am an at-will emplyee, which means I can be fired for any reason at any time. I would like to find a job closer to home, I currently drive an hour to work everyday. How do I do this without potential employers calling my current job? What specifically should I put on the application or resumer? Thanks

Answer 1

Give them your cell phone number and put in your cover letter that you do not want to take calls at your place of employ. On your application tell them you need a job closer to home, completely legitimate, and tell them they cannot call your employer to verify employment until you have a verbal offer. Make sure to give them one current co worker you trust as a reference though. Most companies won't jeopardize your confidentiality.

Answer 2

I drove an hour and half to work for a year so I know how unpleasant that long of a commute can be. Definitely start sending out your resumes but not on company time. You want to respect your work-time and be able to keep your current job while you search. Plus a lot of companies can and do track employee internet usage. I would add on your cover letter at the bottom, "I am currently an at-will employee, so confidence in my application to this position is appreciated." Or something that will let the interviewer know that you would like to be kept confidential. On your resume, don't include any contact information for your current position. Most employers will respect your request to be kept anonymous... When you get to the interviewing stage, you might have to take sick time or vacation time to interview or be able to interview over your lunch break if possible. Good luck! Hope you find something closer!

Answer 3

Very Simple.

On your resume, only put your personal contact information; eg. cell phone, home phone, personal e-mail address. No work contact info.

At the bottom of your resume, put "References available upon request."

If they ask for your references, then at that point, I would advise them that they may contact your references only after you have officially advised your current employer of your intentions. If they are professional, they will respect your request and understand the reasoning. This is not uncommon.

I think it's better to do it this way than directly putting it on your resume upfront and I've never had a problem with this method.

Answer 4

When you send out you resume and cover letters, put a home phone and a cell phone on them. Most places will try you and ask if you can talk before going into detail. You can always tell them that know isn't a good time and setup a time that you can talk with them. Sometimes an email address will help out too. (Most places will try the phone numbers and would rather talk with you in-person.)

Make sure that you have an answering machine or voice mail so you will not miss out on a opportunity.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

VERY CAREFULLY!!!

* Biggest mistake - job hunting at work. Don't job hunt from work! Your existing employer may be monitoring what employees do online, and they'll see you at job sites and/or e-mailing your resume (even from Yahoo or Gmail).

* Post your resume on sites that allow you to mark it as confidential or which allow you to block access to your contact information.

* Change your resume if you post it on job boards, even the ones that allow you to block access to your contact information -

- Don't put your work address, phone number, or e-mail address on your resume. Use your cell phone or other unlisted phone number and a personal, non-business e-mail address.

- Replace your employer's business name with a more generic description of your employer.

- Disguise your job title if it's unique to your employer - so "Widget Marketing Assistant" becomes plain "Marketing Assistant."

The "references available by request" suggestion is good, but see if you can get written references from people you've worked with or for in jobs PREVIOUS to this one. Then, if you are asked for references, you can offer copies of those. Be sure that they are on business letterhead belonging to that previous employer.

Or, ask someone from a previous job, assuming that you've had previous jobs, if they would be willing to be a phone reference for you if asked. Have a printed list of those names and phone numbers available to offer - if you are asked for references.

Don't hand out any reference information without being asked for it. If they ask you why your current job isn't included, tell them that your job search is confidential at this point. They should understand. If they don't, cross them off your list.

There are several articles about protecting your privacy while you job hunt - and keeping your job is a major reason to do it:

* How to protect your privacy - http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_privacy_protection_methods.shtml

* Creating a "Cyber-Safe Resume" - http://www.job-hunt.org/resumecybersafe.shtml

* Conducting a "Stealth Job Search" - http://www.job-hunt.org/onlinejobsearchguide/article_stealthjobsearch.shtml

That should do it! Good luck with your job search!

Answer 6

whilst i'm searching for yet another job, I tell the companies i'm watching to no longer call on them, as they do no longer understand i'm leaving as of yet... If the different agency unearths out and additionally you're worth preserving in any respect, they'll combat to maintain you. often times, the grass isn't continually greener on the different part..