Dear Experts,
I am going to be interviewing for a job next week, but obviously the job’s not in the bag yet. But I was wondering how soon I should let my current boss know, or even IF I should tell him I’m interviewing for a new job. I know the customary 2 weeks notice happens after you’ve got the the job, but should I let him know that he might have to start looking for someone new?
In this economy – and as I’m a journalism major working part time at my hometown newspaper – he knows the job he gave me is pretty temporary while I look for something more permanent, but it has been an invaluable job and I don’t want to disrespect him by telling him I’m leaving in two weeks.
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Q#377 Don’t tell yet. Wait for offer. Boss will understand. PT = Person Temporary. He knows it’s coming. (@jtodonnell)
Q#377 Do not disclose u r looking – period. Give extra week’s notice if u are inclined & able. The search is confidential. (@DebraWheatman)
Q#377 The more notice you can give, the better, since it sounds like you have a good relationship. Good luck! (@beneubanks)
Q#377 Agree with @dawnbugni. Keep it to yourself until you’re ready to leave. (@louise_fletcher)
Q#377 Don’t tell him until you have accepted the job or have an iron-clad offer. It could jeopardize your current job. (@gradversity)
Q#377 Rule is only give notice WHEN you have start date for new job. 2 ease transition, u can offer 2 train. (@juliaerickson)
Q#377 If u tell boss yr looking he must look 4 yr replacement – that’s good mgmt. If replacement comes b4 new job, u lose. (@robtaub)
Q#377 Do NOT show your hand before you’re ready to play it. Entire dynamic changes and could have negative impact on you. (@DawnBugni)
Q#377 When should you tell your boss you are looking for a job? http://bit.ly/vGIFh (@keppie_careers)
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3 Comments
Share w/ him that UR exp. has been invaluable & that U both know temp.Out of respect to the relationship U 2 have built, tell him U R looking. It builds UR prof. brand & keeps trust & respect btwn U2. (@krisparfitt)
Share w/ him that UR exp. has been invaluable & that U both know temp.Out of respect to the relationship U 2 have built, tell him U R looking. It builds UR prof. brand & keeps trust & respect btwn U2. (@krisparfitt)
Share w/ him that UR exp. has been invaluable & that U both know temp.Out of respect to the relationship U 2 have built, tell him U R looking. It builds UR prof. brand & keeps trust & respect btwn U2. (@krisparfitt)