Comments on: Job Searching While Employed

By: NancyBeyond

NancyBeyond — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:24:29 +0000

I agree – I do the same thing. I learned a long time ago to always have an updated resume and to always be searching for the next job. In the past people would stay at companies for 30+ years but the world is different today. It doesn’t mean that you will actually leave your current company – just that you are prepared for all eventualities!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:23:55 +0000

There is always risk involved, so it’s up to you to try and mitigate that risk. Consider applying for a specific position at the company you wish to join, instead of just sending in your resume for any position you *might* be qualified for.

Another way to go, and perhaps the best way, is to submit your resume to someone who already works there, and have them run it through their system or put it in front of someone who makes hiring decisions. That will increase your odds of getting an interview, and possibly getting hired. Be sure to let that person know you are currently employed and don’t wish your current employer to know you are looking at other options. They may check other references first, or hold off on contacting your employer altogether.

I have never sent in an anonymous resume before, but I am assuming they would have some way of contacting you (otherwise it defeats the purpose)?

By: Somebody

Somebody — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:01:38 +0000

Do you think that sending your CV to another company can pose risk? I mean, you don’t want your prospective employer to contact your current one, right? I’m working for a big international corporation, but I’m planning on going to an even bigger and even more international corporation in the long term. Should I be afraid of the latter contacting the former for some reason? Should I send an anonymous CV omitting any information which identifies me?

By: Ace

Ace — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 08:37:08 +0000

See if you can get away with posting just your first name and initials for your surname. Then post a different number and email address from the database in your work. Definitely stay low key as using their resources will never reflect well on your own character.

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By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:17:19 +0000

Tom, it may be a good way to negotiate a raise or promotion, but it also may make management suspicious of your intentions or make them question your loyalty. I think a lot of it depends on your relationship and how secure you think your position is.