My current employer found my CV on a job website

JamesK10

So they only emailed you? Respond with the truth, that that's how the recruitment process is done nowadays and that unless you chose a work computer to upload the CV then whatever you put online is up to you if using your own equipment.

ValHaller

Loubell83 wrote: »

Now, I have an email from my current employer asking why they found my CV on sites.

The answer is "Why do you ask? Is it a problem?"

You have done nothing wrong - be confident about that.

withabix

They don't own you.

JC_Derby

Not knowing job sites, but how would the employer know its yours? surely your name wasnt on there?

SAHD_Jim

If your employer gets into trouble they won't think twice before making staff redundant. You have every right to keep tabs on the job market.

Why not just email back and tell them that they found your cv on a website because you uploaded it. (a "DUH!" at the end is optional)

AP007

Loubell83 wrote: »

Hi all,

I uploaded my CV onto 1 or 2 jobsites. I was having a bad week and got a bit annoyed so stuck it on. I got a few calls from recruiters but it came to nothing.

I am not actively looking but I was looking to see what was out there.

Now, I have an email from my current employer asking why they found my CV on sites.

Should I be honest? I don't want my employer to think any less of me or hold it against me - does anyone know what employers think in this situation?

Thanks in advance

When did you join your current employer?

Obviously they know it's you as you have your name on your profile and can see all your CV in full, yes?

Why are they emailing you to ask such a stupid question?

Do they really think that if you are in work you will NEVER look for another job.

What are they doing looking for CV's?

I would say I was JUST looking. No law against that at all but depends why they want to know.

zzzLazyDaisy

brightonman123 wrote: »

does it say when the cv was loaded up? could claim it was from a while back..

Don't do this, it is not worth the risk of being found out and destroying the trust between you and your employer. Just be honest.

JDC14

Just say in the current climate you consider it prudent to keep your options open.

Then say, it's something you've thought about for awhile in the climate, and one bad week made you get a bit proactive and have a look, then just say, you haven't been for interviews etc, you just wanted to reassure your self if worst comes to worst (i.e redundancy) something suitable is available.

Then just let them sit there and reassure you the company finances are okay.

Loubell83

Thank you for all the advice...

I sent an email last night saying that I was just looking, and that I haven't actually applied for anything. You are right to be honest.

They wanted to make sure I was happy and that there were not any issues. Well that is what they are saying anyway!

ValHaller

Loubell83 wrote: »

They wanted to make sure I was happy and that there were not any issues. Well that is what they are saying anyway!

Although I would take their statement at face value, it seems a fairly crass way of going about it. Raising the fact that you have placed a CV tends to put the discussion into the wrong frame for discussing whether you are happy.