on a job application is okay to not allow them to contact your current employer?

Question

I am looking for a new job however I don't want them to contact my current employer because if things don't work out I don't want to get fired from my current job yet on the other hand I don't want to appear shady to a potential employer what should I do?

Answer 1

Yes. What I normally do is give references 'upon request' with the stipulation that they are not to be contacted until a job offer is made.

I have never been questioned about this.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

You have the right to ask them not to contact the current employer. Just let them know you have not told the current employer you are looking, but that you will be giving them a formal notice. This way the new employer wil not think you would do the same thing to them and leave them hi and dry.

And if they do call, they any just verify employment. It is a common thing for the employer past or present to not give any information other than, Employed from when to when. I would never say whether a person was rehire-able or not. Because one could sue if it keeps them from getting a job. The job they left may not have been a good match, but that doesn't mean the job they are seeking wouldn't be a good match. Just let them know, if they are worth working for they won't call.

Answer 4

It's perfectly ok to request them not to contact your current employer. In fact I believe most expect to see on an application. In my searches for employment I have never said yes to contacting my current employer, and everything turned out ok. Some will ask as to why you don't want them to be contacted and you can state that while in search for employment you don't want the current employer to know.

Answer 5

This happened to me!!!

Just put "no", that it isn't okay to contact. Also, on the application it should have the dates you worked there. ex) If you put March 06 to Current, they will see that you still work there and should understand that you don't want them to contact your current employer.

OR ... don't provide a phone number of your current job at all. Just explain when you talk to them.

Answer 6

Yes, presepective employeers realize that people are looking 'cause they are unhappy where they currently work. Just be sure to have a good enough reason why they can't when they ask why not

Answer 7

It is OK to ask that you not contact the employer. I would qualify by asking whether the answer makes a difference as it generally does not. Companies still may contact the company with or without your approval. I know it's wrong, and people will tell me that but background companies check it whether or not you check off yes or no. They just may not say who they are or what their reason is for calling. You may want to candidly ask if they are calling, who is calling, and what they are going to ask. (generally, title, dates, worked, job decription, salary, and eligible for rehire). If they plan to call anyway then I would ask theat they sai it is for a part time position.

Answer 8

yes. Submit that you do not wish to have your current employer contacted until the job offer is extended and accepted.

Answer 9

Yes-this is perfectly ok. Anyone knows that if your current employer knows you are job-seeking it could jeopordize your job. Just answer no, please do not contact your current employer. And say nothing-no need to explain.

Answer 10

If they ask , just say "
I would prefer you didn't." abd sat iuy calmly.
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% won't contact anybody, they understand.
They just want to see what kind of an answer they get from you.
If you act like you have something to hide, this is a red flag.