How do I Search for a Job Without Jeopardizing My Current Job?

Answer 1

VERY CAREFULLY!!!

Job hunting online has several risks associated with it that many people don't consider until it is too late:

* DO **NOT** JOB HUNT ONLINE AT WORK! Not even on "personal time." Job hunt at home or at the library, if you don't have a computer at home - NOT at work! Using your existing employer's assets (computer, network, internet connection) makes you vulnerable. According to the American Management Association, more than 50% of employers monitor Web surfing and e-mail use.

* 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."

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 2

1) Use whatever spare time you have on your current job to search for a new job.

E.g. #1: You could pretend to be reading the newspaper during a break at work but you're actually browsing through the Classifieds section identifying potential jobs.

E.g. #2: If you have a computer and Internet access at work, you can discreetly visit job sites while your boss is not looking.

Jot down the contact details (e.g. e-mail, address, tel. no.) of the organisations you think are worth applying to during your search.

2) Once you have the contact details of the organisation(s) you wish to apply to, make use of any spare time or breaks during your work to call them to find out more, or prepare your resume for sending in to them.

3) If you cannot find the time to do all the above during work, do it once you get home. E.g. You can still browse the newspaper Classifieds for jobs once you arrive home, or surf the Net if it's online jobs you're looking for once you're back.

4) After you have applied, wait for a reply while still going about your existing job duties.

5) If any companies contact you and say they're interested in hiring you, ask them when they need you to start. This is when you need to find out how much notice you need to give to your present employer before you are allowed to quit.

E.g. Most companies require staff to give at least 1 month's notice before resignation.

If the above is the case, then you should tell your potential employers that you can only start 1 month from the date they call you. Immediately afterward, submit your resignation letter to your current boss.

Make sure the company is really interested in hiring you and that you have signed a contract stipulating your start date and all your other employment terms before you quit at your existing firm!

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Apply online from home via monster . com or yahoo hot jobs and any of those sites to companies that you are interested. Also try faxing or mailing resumes from your home. If you don't want to list your current job as a reference, simply state that you work there but that you do not want them to contact your current employer in case your job searching doesn't go well and you need to stay at your current employer.
Good luck

Answer 4

For references, do not provide your modern-day corporation as a reference. Use human beings you have worked with now or in the previous which you have faith for discretion. ability employers are attentive to this venture and could wait to touch your modern-day corporation till you have everyday the region. so some distance as time for interviews, use ill time, own time or regardless of you have obtainable. purely tell your business you have own concerns to attend to. If that's purely too obtrusive on your style, lie and say you have a Dr apt or some thing.

Answer 5

Search from home, for one.

If your employer finds out you're looking for a new job, be prepared to answer questions about why - and have real answers, and don't try to lie.

My boss expects me to have my resume out to be seen - and your boss should, too. It's about being a valued asset and also about *your* career.

Answer 6

how about not letting your current employer know that your looking for another job, what they don't know can't hurt them and as far as i know there is no law against looking- so be discreet- don't look during company time and don't let the entire office know your private arrangements- iow- discretion.