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  • ScoobySnax
    #faceuary2014
    • Mar 2009
    • 7624

    #1

    How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

    I am currently working, but I want to change to a job that will offer tuition reimbursement so that I can get my MBA. The problem is me working full-time really limits what I can do as far as looking.

    The way job search is set up nowadays, you have to literally apply as soon as the job is posted or you won't even be considered because HR usually pulls the first 10 apps and pick from there. It's almost to the point where I just want to turn in my notice and go on a full out job search. I have three months living expenses saved, but I really didn't want to tap into it.

    I'm sure a lot of you guys have found jobs while being employed before. If you dont mind, could you share exactly how you got it done?

    Thanks
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  • mjb2124
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    • Aug 2002
    • 13649

    #2
    Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

    I just apply while I'm at home at night. At least in my area, they don't pull the first 10 applications and go from there. From what I've seen, they usually collect resumes for the first 2-3 weeks, pull the resumes they think are best and then start scheduling interviews after that.

    The hardest part for me is scheduling all the interviewing time. I can't use that many sick days without someone noticing that something is up (I take 1-2 sick days a year so if I take a few in a few weeks, it looks bad). If the job is close to my current employer, I can schedule a 1 hour lunch interview, but still would need to put a suit/tie on before the interview. Interviewing before/after work is tough because I usually am in the office early and out late.

    I definitely wouldn't quit a job to search for a job for many reasons. Mainly that you will have a more powerful position looking while you have a job. You can negotiate your salary with a stronger stance (ie: you have a job, the hiring company better come up with something good to get you to leave it). Without a job, the hiring company knows you need a job and will likely offer you less than they normally would. You also never know what will happen and it could take more than the 3 months you have saved up to find a job.

    Honestly, I'd just try to send resumes at home at night and see what happens. You definitely don't want to apply while at work so that seems like your best bet.

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    • LetsGoBucs
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      • Feb 2003
      • 1289

      #3
      Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

      I agree with everything mjb said. Also, if you have friends or acquaintances working for other companies that you may be interested in, that is a good way to go. They can typically submit your resume for a job. You may get a better look because the submission came from an internal employee.
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      • cardsfan2222
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        • Apr 2009
        • 872

        #4
        Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

        I had to be secretive when I got my current job because my last job wasn't as secure, but I looked online at night, and in the paper on Sundays. Then I just took a long lunch to go to the interview. The hardest part was answering my cell during work to schedule the interview. I was afraid if I let it go to voicemail I might miss my chance to interview, so I made sure to answer it even though I was at my desk.

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        • ScoobySnax
          #faceuary2014
          • Mar 2009
          • 7624

          #5
          Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

          Thanks for all the feedback, fellas. I'm going to give it a shot by looking online in the evenings. I was kind off put-off by doing that because of my reasoning in the OP, but I'm going to give it my all over these few weeks and see what comes out of it.

          @mjb I definitely agree with the fact that being employed puts you in a better position to get another job. I'm just ready to move on from here.
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          • LetsGoBucs
            Let's Go Nuggets!
            • Feb 2003
            • 1289

            #6
            Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

            One thing to keep in mind if you use sites such as Monster. Every couple of days, deactivate and then reactivate your resume. The site puts newly activated resumes at the top of searches, so doing the deactivate/reactivation trick will make yours go to the top.
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            • mgoblue
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              • Jul 2002
              • 25477

              #7
              Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

              Originally posted by mjb2124
              I just apply while I'm at home at night. At least in my area, they don't pull the first 10 applications and go from there. From what I've seen, they usually collect resumes for the first 2-3 weeks, pull the resumes they think are best and then start scheduling interviews after that.

              The hardest part for me is scheduling all the interviewing time. I can't use that many sick days without someone noticing that something is up (I take 1-2 sick days a year so if I take a few in a few weeks, it looks bad). If the job is close to my current employer, I can schedule a 1 hour lunch interview, but still would need to put a suit/tie on before the interview. Interviewing before/after work is tough because I usually am in the office early and out late.

              I definitely wouldn't quit a job to search for a job for many reasons. Mainly that you will have a more powerful position looking while you have a job. You can negotiate your salary with a stronger stance (ie: you have a job, the hiring company better come up with something good to get you to leave it). Without a job, the hiring company knows you need a job and will likely offer you less than they normally would. You also never know what will happen and it could take more than the 3 months you have saved up to find a job.

              Honestly, I'd just try to send resumes at home at night and see what happens. You definitely don't want to apply while at work so that seems like your best bet.
              Couldn't have said it better myself...man is it awkward changing into a suit in your car cause you have to hide it!

              I just put my resume on the big sites (Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, etc) and also got in contact with a bunch of recruiters as well (through various contacts). Eventually you have to hit somewhere.

              I will say that I'm in the tech industry (web programmer) so not sure if the recruiters are as big a deal in other industries. Even now I get past recruiters calling me, adding me on LinkedIn, etc. wondering if I'm still looking.
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              • jeremym480
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                • Oct 2008
                • 18198

                #8
                Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

                I would use my lunch hour or sick time. One tip I have heard is that people are usually friendlier in the afternoon so, if I were you I would try to schedule any interview you may have as late in the day as possible. Plus it's easier to make an excuse to leave your job early. Just say you have a dentist appointment or something.

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                • Gotmadskillzson
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                  • Apr 2008
                  • 23429

                  #9
                  Re: How do you go about job hunting while you're currently employed?

                  I am always on the look out for a better job LOL. I just apply like crazy at night time or on my days off. I found it to be better to apply at a specifc company instead of using monster or careerbuilder.

                  Since they check their own company website 1st before they use 3rd party HR websites. Usually if you tell them you are currently workimg, they are quite flexible with their interview times.

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