How do you apply for another job without putting your current job in danger?

Question

Often you are asked for references. Should you tell our current employer if you want to look for something else?

Answer 1

Tricky. You could do one of two things. I and some of my friends have been in the same situation. What you do is find references that are not from your current job if at all possible, and you don't tell ANYONE from your current job that your looking elsewhere.

If you must list your current job in your work history, then you must provide a reference from your current job, otherwise it looks suspicious. I would ask a supervisor (one that you like) if you could list them as a reference. That's a polite way of saying, "I'm applying for another job."


Good luck to you!

Answer 2

I think it really depends on your current employer or who your upper management is. I worked for a small family business for several years and was looking for a different job. Originally I had put down the owner's name as my boss, which was a horrible mistake that I should have seen coming as he gets very offended and angry when he finds that employees want to leave. He threatened to fire me, etc etc, so I stayed. From then on I put my general manager's name and told her in advance she might be getting phone calls and she completely understood my situation. As for you, would your employer decide to get rid of you and find someone looking for a permanent position? If you are afraid of that then on your applications and/or resumes, just state that they cannot contact your current employer as a reference. I'm sure they understand the circumstances that some employers do not appreciate their employees searching for other jobs. If you think your employer would understand, then let them be contacted as a reference so the company you are applying to can find out how great of an employee you are.

Answer 3

You apply and where it says May we contact current employer, you check NO. You should only tell your current employer if you really are leaving. If you can afford to give two weeks notice without having another job. I used written references. Makes it easier. they see it right away and don't have to call around.

Answer 4

Hi
this is an easy one... do not offer references until an offer has been made. - or offer one referee that is not your current employer, and say that details will be provided when an offer is on the table...
Few companies will reject as the result of a reference unless you know you have something to hide.

Protecting your referees is an important step many people overlook - the health care sector are particularly bad at this and check fro references often before interview - simple do not provide them...
good luck on your hunt
Mike
http://www.rapidbi.com/mikemorrison

Answer 5

In my case, I placed people I can trust as references. It was a good thing my boss and I have a good relationship and she understands my reasons for looking for other opportunitieis. I did talk to the HR person recruiting me though and informed her not to inform anyone from my company about my application until after they have decided to hire me. They would normally conduct interviews after the company management has finished their interviews with you. This way, you can be assured of a job in case your present company decides to put you in their list of problems. I was kinda confident though that the company has nothing to hold against me that they can share to the new company.

Answer 6

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