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#20 - If you are currently employed, keep your job search efforts discreet to not jeopardize your current job.
Navigating the job market while employed can be intimidating but with a few simple strategies, it doesn't have to be.
The key to success is keeping your search discrete.
Keeping your search discreet is an essential element of job hunting. However, data from Mercer reveals that nearly 7 in 10 employees are likely to hear about job openings through word-of-mouth.
That's why networking without alerting your employer is so important - connect with contacts outside your current organization, use private messaging for online searches and communication, and try to save interviews for moments when you will not need to ask for time off from work.
Implementing such practices can ensure your search stays hidden from your employer until you can make an offer-making transition.
According to a recent survey, 44% of employers are open to the idea of their employees actively seeking new opportunities, however, being unethical about the process can have severe legal consequences for both employee and employer.
To avoid issues with preserving professional relationships, it's essential to take the necessary steps for discretion, such as regularly monitoring and limiting social media posts and thoroughly researching companies before voicing interest or declining offers from employees in the same organization.
Taking these precautions can give you the confidence that you won't risk any damage to your current or previous professional relationships or face legal difficulties.
The Benefits of Keeping Your Job Search Discreet
Searching for a new job without alerting other employers may improve your chances of success in securing an offer. Plus, studies show that staying discreet during your process significantly increases the likelihood of a successful exit from a current position, with 68% of professionals rating it as either not difficult or only slightly difficult to leave their jobs when they remain quiet about their search.
With so much to gain from being mindful of your words, it is beneficial to maintain discretion and keep conversations about job opportunities confidential during the interviewing process.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 90% of employers prefer that employees don’t discuss their job search with colleagues or superiors while still employed. The main reason for this is that it can cause workplace disruption and create distrust between co-workers and management.
Some employers may even take legal action if they find out an employee has been searching for a new job while still working with them.
Protect Your Professional Reputation Keeping your job search discreet lets you maintain a positive relationship with colleagues and employers. This means that if a potential employer calls, they will speak with someone with a good opinion of you.
Keep Your Job Search Confidential Discretion also ensures your job search is confidential. This will protect you against any potential backlash or negative repercussions, such as being fired or demoted if you discover you were searching for a new job while employed.
Preserve Your Privacy Discretion helps preserve your privacy. It allows you to explore opportunities and make decisions in a safe, private environment.
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How to Keep Your Job Search Discreet and Safe
Now, let’s move on to how to keep your job search discreet while avoiding legal issues or workplace disruption.
The key to discreetly job hunting is to take proactive measures to ensure your search remains confidential.
Here are a few tips on how to do so:
Keep Quiet Try not to discuss your plans around people who could pass the information on back to your current employer - this includes friends and family members who work at the same company as you do!
Limit Social Media Posts When searching for a new job, resist the urge to post about it on social media. Avoid posting anything related to your job search or mentioning it in passing on any of your accounts. Even if your profile is private, one of your connections could inadvertently share information with a current or former colleague.
Do Your Research Research companies thoroughly before expressing interest in a position. Check out their website and read reviews from previous employees. This will help you ensure that the company is a good fit and that you take the proper steps toward finding a job.
Decline Offers from Co-Workers If an opportunity arises within your current organization, decline it. This will help protect your professional relationships and ensure your search remains discreet.
Do Not Use Company Resources Try not to use company resources (such as email accounts or computers) when searching for jobs - instead, use personal devices and networks like home wifi hubs or mobile data plans which cannot be easily traced back to you by your current employer.
As a final note, it is always important to remember the potential risks involved in openly discussing your job search with coworkers or superiors whilst employed - both legally and professionally speaking!
By following these tips above, however, you can rest assured that your job search efforts remain safe and secure - allowing you to get ahead without jeopardizing your current position!
Good luck!
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