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Subject:Re: Searching for a Job when you have one From:"Mitman, Rikki" <Rikki -dot- Mitman -at- COMPAQ -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 13 Jun 1997 08:29:50 -0500
It has been my experience that interviewers understand the need to
maintain confidentiality. Generally, they check previous jobs for
references; this can be a problem if you don't have much experience
prior to the current job, of course. But I've never had one contact my
current employer without asking me first.
Anyone else?
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>Does anyone have recommendations for conducting a job search when you
>haven't left your current job and don't wish to give notice until you're
>sure that you have another job secured? Would you list your current job
>by name on your resume and run the risk of your employer finding out? If
>not, how would you describe your current work experience on the resume?
>At what point would you tell your employer--over the phone, at an
>interview, or at all?
>
>Potential employers: how would you like jobseekers to deal with this? Are
>you understanding if we can't get recommendations from our current
>employers?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>--An anonymous tech writer in not quite the right job
>
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