Comments on: WWAD?

By: Jess

Jess — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:50:46 +0000

Since I was very recently in your boat, I’ll tell you what I did - and you can take from that what you want.

When applying, I didn’t mention anything about my employer knowing or not knowing if I was applying. This is typically something that doesn’t even come up unless you’ve been called in for an interview and they are considering you for the position. Usually, once you interview, they will ask permission to contact your employers, and at that point, you can tell them that you’d prefer so-and-so not be contacted.

So, I would agree with Smed - take it out of the cover letter. It’s really a non-issue unless they have at least called you for an interview. And if they like you and want you, it’s not going to be a big deal to them if you tell them that your current company doesn’t know about your intentions to leave. They’ll just want to find a way to get you in there.

Anyway, that’s my two-bits! Good luck!!!

By: GoingLoopy

GoingLoopy — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:33:15 +0000

/agree with losing that line, and also agree with DK’s suggestion about contacting a recruiter or placement agency. Plus, if they DO contact your current employer, they will most likely say something about wanting to verify employment (which you can totally pretend is for some sort of loan)….and, they’re gonna have to go through you to get to someone anyway, right? Heh.

By: DanjerusKurves

DanjerusKurves — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:31:44 +0000

Any prospective employer should KNOW not to even THINK about contacting your present employer while you are still working there. Hell, I’m not even sure of the legalities of doing so. You really should consider registering with half a dozen employment agencies though. The better-paying jobs I have found have almost always been through a recruiter. In other words, yes, lose that last line pronto!

By: nogooddaddy

nogooddaddy — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 14:45:29 +0000

last line’s got to go. What everyone else said. I know a guy who had similar experiences when he was moving from NJ to NC. He had in a line of “I’ll be relocated to NC by Mid-June” and got no calls. He took the line out and got calls.

Of course, he’s very smart and talented, not to mention deliriously handsome.

He’s also not a HOAR.

I hate you.

By: razor-vixen

razor-vixen — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:07:42 +0000

I agree, leave that last line out. They wouldn’t contact the company (for references or whatever) until they’re making you a job offer. I think most companies know/assume that your current company doesn’t know you’re looking for work. In fact, you might get asked why you’re leaving at an interview. But for now, you don’t need to say that.

By: Nightmare

Nightmare — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:31:37 +0000

Yeah get rid of the line, face the music, find a new job with better salary and benefits! But by telling people they are FORBIDDEN to contact your current employer, sends the wrong message to the possible new employer.

By: Bunny828

Bunny828 — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:05:51 +0000

Could you find another job within the company? Tell whoever you want a more challeging/different job?

By: RDC

RDC — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:48:51 +0000

I would present your… I mean their leaving in a ‘what’s a girl (/guy) to do’ kind of manner, and hope to be promoted on the spot.

By: awittykitty

awittykitty — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 01:47:17 +0000

I have no idea what to do, so do what SMED says. He sounds like he knows what he’s talking about. Good luck, my dear!

By: Smed

Smed — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:28:00 +0000

Hon - and I’m being serious. DITCH THAT LINE!

I have been been a coach and presenter on finding jobs and writing resumes and cover letters. That line does make you seem disloyal and duplicitous.

You need to be proactive. Tell the people WHEN you will contact them. YOU are the one that should initiate contact.

Email me further….