Going for a job interview while in employment?

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Lovelyjoolz wrote: »

Actually, before you sign anything, have you thought about what you'll do if your current boss makes you a counter offer?

It's possible that they will try and persuade you to stay with them, and it's best if you have some idea of what you would and wouldn't stay for.

You can, personally when I was an employee I never would have either done it nor made a counter offer to an employee. I have received counter offers and never accepted them.

I think once you've said you're going you've shown your colours and even if the company does offer to match the salary they'll have the question in their mind of what happens in 6 months time when the person does the same again?

As others have said, moving jobs is often not just about salary but can be opportunities, location, getting away from history etc etc.

Savvy_Sue

One tip, plan to do something as well as going for the interview that day. So when you're asked "Are you doing anything nice on your day off?" you've got a ready answer, instead of an outright "Mind your own business" or lie ...

So if I was going for an interview near a different shopping centre to the one I usually use, I could say "Oh, I fancied going round the shops in X, I've got a few presents to look out for" or if it's somewhere with a nice museum / art gallery / park then you could say "I heard so and so was worth seeing, and I've not had time at the weekends".

Same after the big day, when you're asked if you had a good time on your day off, you've got a ready answer.

getmore4less

When you say head hunted, how did they find you?

claire16c

Most people at my old job used to have a 'doctors' or 'dentists' appointment. Then when they got a new job and told everyone, they might admit to it if you were friends with them that that was where the had really been. It gets tricker if you get asked back for 2nd interviews, then you need a 2nd excuse! although hopefully by that time a potential employer would be willing to work with you on what times you could come in, as theyd be very interested in you at that stage. One of my friends managed to squeeze one in in a lunch hour before. She had to literally run to and from it though!

cr1mson

My friend always took days off for decorating for interviews. When she left she invited everyone round to her house for a party and they all worked it out! Except for one person who said she loved the shabby chic look!

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gibson123

Is there something wrong with being honest here. if there are no opportunities to advance in your current job I think it does no harm whatsoever to say to your current employers that you are considering your options and applying for other jobs. Ask your Manager if he/she would be happy to give you a reference and this gives you an opportunity to explain that much as you love your current job, you feel a bit stuck and are looking for something a bit more challenging, better paid or with better terms and conditions. There is nothing wrong with ambition, loyalty goes both ways, if your employer is taking you for granted, he/she may need to take notice of your skills and talents.