Rachel asked us through our blog:
“Hi, What do you say when they ask "why cant we call your supervisor?" (I marked "no" to "can they contact")… I dont want her knowing that I am looking for another job.”
Hi Rachel - Great question. I do not blame you at all for not wanting your employer to know you are out there looking for other positions. Remember that “Friends” episode where Rachel got caught on a job interview, which caused her to be let go from her current position?
It is perfectly acceptable to request they don't contact your current supervisor. If you are asked why, simply tell them you don't want your current employer to know you are searching for another job. If they insist, tell them you would appreciate it if they would only contact her if they are absolutely certain they are going to offer you the position. They may need her to confirm that you do work there or your current salary. This should keep you safe from being caught (and once you are caught you will know you have the job locked up)!
Make sure you are not looking for open positions while you are working and don’t let your coworkers know you are thinking about leaving. I probably don’t have to tell you how fast office gossip can spread!
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Hi my name is Ajamu Smith I fill out a job for warehousing and I want to know.
how long does it take to get contact.
Hi Ajamu! You should follow up with the employer to see when you may or may not get called in for an interview. Be sure to follow all of our follow up advice: http://www.snagajob.com/resources/when-to-follow-up-on-job-applications/ and check your grammar before emailing them!
I’m trying apply for summer jobs at local,camps but they want me apply online .I have cp,blind,deaf,and seizure disorder or epilepsy how do I get hired if I ,want work at say camp ?I have two associate degrees from Oakland community college ,one in general studies ,June7,1994 also have AAS degree on business info systems(administrative support technology),June 17,2005 along with hs diploma June 7,1981 from Michigan school for the deaf,flint,mi.,can you help me out ? Tyvm
Hi Wendy – If you would rather not apply online, try and find a way to contact the camp and to them know of your situation and why you cannot apply over the internet. Also, the U.S. Government's Department of Labor has created a website, http://www.disability.gov, which is aimed at helping connect people with disabilities to services that might provide job opportunities in your area. I think this can help you. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
Great post Kim – Searching for a new job while employed is definitely tricky, and you really do need to be careful that you don’t jeopardize your current position.
In most cases, I like to recommend that the potential employer check references from prior positions/companies (or from non-supervisor co-workers at your current job) prior to extending the offer. And for verifying current employment and salary, it makes sense to do it after the offer has been accepted – as the employer, you can simply make the offer contingent upon proper employment/salary verification. In this case, the only way the candidate is at risk is if he or she lied about employment status/salary.
Dear Kim, I am trying to change careers from construction to customer service/sales associate. I haven’t had much luck. Any suggestions?
Hi Doren! Changing careers can be scary. We have an article about this that I think can help you: http://www.snagajob.com/resources/how-to-change-careers/. Let me know if you have any other questions. Good luck and keep us posted!
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You’re more than welcome to contact who you like,but here’s the problem,I don’t know where most of them are as I worked for them over 30 years ago,all my other references are in the UK so if you want to ring mobile phone numbers on international networks go ahead.