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Contacting your current employer

  • 14-03-2011 3:16pm
    #1
    virmilitaris
    Closed Accounts Posts: 560 ✭✭✭


    Hey I have a quick question.

    I have submitted an application for a job with another company (In Europe) but I already have a job (In Asia). I haven't given my current employer as a reference but I am a little worried that they may try to contact them.

    If my current employer knew I was looking for another position I would be fired on the spot without so much as a handshake. (Yes I know this is illegal in Ireland / Europe etc but it's not here).

    Is it standard procedure to contact someones current employer ?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Offy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Offy


    In Ireland it would'nt be normal to contact a present employer without getting asked first.


  • #3
    chris85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,502 ✭✭✭chris85


    i always have given references as "on request" on my CV. Any careers advisor i have spoken to and books agree on this. They also say they should only be required if there is a job offer on the table pending references to be checked.


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