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How do you apply for another job while still doing your current job?
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svelten
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What if your current employer is your best and most glowing reference? I've worked at the same office for 2 years since graduating, and all my internships in the past completely pale in comparison to what I've done here. Kind of a tough spot for a job seeker.
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I had a situation after law school where I loved working at the place I interned at, but realized the boss could not afford to pay me a reasonable salary as an attorney. I went into his office and had a conversation with him like a grown up and explained I would love to continue working for him but needed a job with more money. He accepted that and agreed to provide me with a glowing reference wherever I went, and to keep me employed at my then salary for as long as I worked for him. I promised to not go work for his big competitor in town (who had also married his ex-wife, awkward) and to give him full two weeks notice after accepting any job offer as well as to help train a replacement.
I went on a half-dozen interviews that month, found one I wanted to work at, gave the notice, and everything was fine. I think it went rather well.
I went on a half-dozen interviews that month, found one I wanted to work at, gave the notice, and everything was fine. I think it went rather well.
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Good luck with any job searches by the way! This early paleo interview video gave me a chuckle.
From the sight: http://twitter.com/DrEades
Hunter-Gatherer Origins of the Job Interview
http://epistemocrat.blogspot.com/201...ns-of-job.html
From the sight: http://twitter.com/DrEades
Hunter-Gatherer Origins of the Job Interview
http://epistemocrat.blogspot.com/201...ns-of-job.html
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Don't know how to handle the references issue but one other thing to definitely watch out for is to NOT use your current work email address on your resume or when corresponding with potential employers. Aside from the risk of being found out, a lot would consider it unprofessional.
Also, make sure your personal email handle does not set off any bells. For example, [email protected] or [email protected] just don't cut it. Same goes for any unique handle where a simple google search might yield years of embarrassing posts on some Internet forum.
Also, make sure your personal email handle does not set off any bells. For example, [email protected] or [email protected] just don't cut it. Same goes for any unique handle where a simple google search might yield years of embarrassing posts on some Internet forum.
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If you are an intern, a recent grad, a junior copywriter, a second year law associate, or similar, please just go to your boss and tell him what you intend to do. Your job hunt need not be a secret. Upon hearing your plans your boss will likely be impressed by your ambition and your professional courtesy. Please understand that almost all underlings are terrifically replaceable. Don't be confused about this. If they can replace NASA shuttle pilots, Yankees outfielders, and Price Is Right hosts then they can replace you. What is it you do again? Making a big deal about leaving makes you look silly.
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I had a situation after law school where I loved working at the place I interned at, but realized the boss could not afford to pay me a reasonable salary as an attorney. I went into his office and had a conversation with him like a grown up and explained I would love to continue working for him but needed a job with more money. He accepted that and agreed to provide me with a glowing reference wherever I went, and to keep me employed at my then salary for as long as I worked for him. I promised to not go work for his big competitor in town (who had also married his ex-wife, awkward) and to give him full two weeks notice after accepting any job offer as well as to help train a replacement. I went on a half-dozen interviews that month, found one I wanted to work at, gave the notice, and everything was fine. I think it went rather well.Originally Posted by harvey_birdman
+100. This is the way to do it. Unless your boss is a prick, in which case do what you have to and don't unnecessarily burn bridges.
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Any job with a boss and peers worth noting will understand if your reasons are legit. if you already know that they'll be jerks about it then you should've bailed already. Especially in this economy, the chance to get more should be respected. Let your boss know that your work will remain up to par and you'll give 2 wks-1 month notice and you'll be fine when your new offer comes.
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