How to Search for a Job While Maintaining Your Current One

Working for just one company throughout your career doesn't happen too often. Many people seem to change jobs as often as they change cars. Switching jobs, employers and careers makes it necessary to search for a new job while at your current job. This can be fairly risky if not handled correctly. Your could lose your current job before getting a new one if you upset your employer. If you want a new job, but want to keep your old job until you find another, this article is for you. Here is the correct way to search for a new job while still working for your current employer.

Things You'll Need

• Newspaper
• Cell phone
• Internet
• Resume

Instructions

1. Search the classified ads on weekends or on your lunch break. Don't use company time to do personal searching; it shows little integrity on your part and could get you into trouble. Don't burn bridges.

2. When the interview offers begin, take a week off to allow for flexibility in your schedule. Tell your current employer you need personal time. Then, schedule your interviews during convenient hours for your potential employers.

3. List professional references from previous jobs on your resume. Do not list any professional references from your current employer. You don't want them to find out you are looking for a new job from a reference check.

4. Let the interviewer know that you would like the job search to be confidential. Tell your potential employers you do not want your current employer to know you are searching for a new job; they are obligated to respect this request.

5. Give out your personal phone numbers and personal email address as contact information. Never give out your current work contact information.

Tips & Warnings

• Leave your company on good terms and give two week's or a month's notice.

• Don't be negative about your current employer during your job interview. The interviewer will wonder if you are simply not a team player.