Looking For a Job While Still Employed
Wendy Mason is a Career Coach and Life Coach helping you find fresh perspectives on life and your career
Most recruitment experts will tell you that employed candidates have a distinct advantage over unemployed candidates. Though that might be uncomfortable to read, it appears to be true. But looking for work while still employed has its own risks and it needs to be managed carefully.
The first and most obvious danger is that your existing employer will find out and regard your search as an act of disloyalty. That isn’t true for all though. There are some sectors where it is common to develop your career by moving around. Some employers know that if they cannot provide you with development opportunities you will look elsewhere. They can reasonably expect, though, you will stay long enough to give them a return on any investment they have made in you in terms of training. On top of that, you will support their search for a replacement.
If you work for an employer who is likely to oppose your move, your job search needs to be conducted with care. You need to know that those to whom you disclose it will behave with discretion. If you can, keep everything quiet until you have a firm offer of employment.
Don’t let your job search distract you from doing well in your present role. If you do lose focus, you risk losing credibility not only with your present employer but more generally; you’d be surprised how quickly word gets round. Plus, a couple of failures at work soon impacts on your confidence in the job search.
When you do find your new role, treat your present employer and your colleagues with respect before your departure. You do not know when you may encounter them again and being able to rely on a good reference will be invaluable in the future.
If you need help with your job search, please get in touch. Remember I offer a trial free half hour coaching session by phone or Skype.
I wish all those starting out on, or a continuing, a job search this week every success.
Wendy Mason is a Career Coach and Life Coach helping you find fresh perspectives on life and your career.
wendymason@wisewolfcoaching.com
http://wisewolfcoaching.com
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