Re: Searching for a Job when you have one

[Alexia Prendergast <alexiap -at- SEAGATESOFTWARE -dot- COM>]

When I get resumes, most folks haven't left their
job or given notice yet. I think most potential
employers understand the need for confidentiality.

I would recommend that you include your current position
on your resume and, when asked for references, give
names of one or two trustworthy coworkers along with
other references (if possible). Also, mention your
situation.

Understand, however, that *after* you give notice, most
employers will call your previous employer to verify
the accuracy of what you've claimed (probably just
a call to HR to verify dates of employment, etc.). If
you haven't been truthful, your offer may be withdrawn.

A.
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Alexia Prendergast
Senior Technical Writer
Seagate Software
alexiap -at- sems -dot- com

>----------
>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?
>
>Potential employers: how would you like jobseekers to deal with this? Are
>you understanding if we can't get recommendations from our current
>employers?

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