In this week's video, we're gonna go over a few tips on how to search for a job
if you already have one. That's coming up!
Hey guys, I'm Kim with Snagajob, your number one source for hourly jobs and welcome
to our weekly advice show.
So when you're searching for job when you're already employed,
it can be a little tricky. You want to be respectful to your employer but still
put your best foot forward.
So here are a few tips on how to avoid a sticky situation.
One, don't quit.
So the first thing you might want to do if you're unhappy at your job is quit.
And trust us, don't do this. Keep pushing through
until you actually have another job offer. Having no job and no income just
really isn't worth it. In such a competitive job market it may be tough to find a job.
So your best bet is to keep on going until something else comes up.
Use the fact that you have a job to your advantage when you're speaking with other employers.
Two, don't slack off.
Staying at a job that you don't like
can make it kind of hard to stay motivated and continue to be a good employee.
But you should really work as hard as you did right when you first started.
And when you do leave your job, make sure you leave on a good note so the employer
remembers you as a good hard-working employee
instead of someone who kind of slacked and wasn't very motivated.
This way you can keep them as a future reference when you're looking for another job.
3, don't search at work.
Limit your job search to your personal time and on your personal computer.
It might be really tempting to search during your down time at work, but don't
do that. It's possible for your current employer to catch you searching for jobs at work.
Talk about awkward!
Four, keep quiet.
So this may sound obvious but don't let anyone that you work with know
you're searching for another job. Office gossip travels so fast and
even if you think that person is your BFF, you never really know who they're telling.
And you probably wouldn't want the news getting back to your boss.
Five, be upfront with the new employer.
Explain in interviews what you're lacking in your current job
and what you're hoping to gain out of a new job.
"Well, I liked working there, but it got to a point where it didn't
feel like I would be able to move up and take on more responsibilites.
So I decided to start looking elsewhere."
However, make sure you never
bad-mouth your current employer. It could kind of make you look like a whiny employee.
"Oh my gosh, well the people there suck. People kept stealing
my food out of the fridge. One of my coworkers
talked really funny and I didn't like that."
And also, let the interviewer know that you're not comfortable with them contacting your
current boss unless they are 100 percent sure that they are offering you the job.
So following these five steps will ensure that you don't run into any issues while
searching for a job if you already employed. Thanks for joining us today if
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