Applying for jobs while in a job

byrner88 · 23-03-2011 4:35pm #1

so i want to apply for jobs and apprenticeships and im currently in a job . my current job dont know that i have been looking for a job . so who can i put down for referee's as i've only been in one job previous to my current job

leeroybrown · 23-03-2011 5:33pm

Normally prospective employers won't contact your current employer for a reference check unless they're willing to offer the job. Occasionally of course this isn't what happens and some fool will drop you in it with your current employer but that's a risk you take I suppose.

keane2097 · 23-03-2011 5:34pm

It's not standard to include referees on your CV anyway.

byrner88 · 23-03-2011 5:35pm

keane2097 wrote: »

It's not standard to include referees on your CV anyway.

its not my cv its online applications for apprenticeships

leeroybrown · 23-03-2011 5:36pm

keane2097 wrote: »

It's not standard to include referees on your CV anyway.

+1

Most of the time I do leave mine off my CV and just include "referees available on request". There of no use to the employer until they've interviewed you and want to offer you a job anyway.

byrner88 wrote: »

its not my cv its online applications for apprenticeships

In that case I'd say you'll just have to include them and trust that the person dealing with the CVs isn't a fool.

keane2097 · 23-03-2011 5:38pm

byrner88 wrote: »

its not my cv its online applications for apprenticeships

Just put "References available upon request".

EDIT:

What he said.

leeroybrown wrote: »

Most of the time I do leave mine off my CV and just include "referees available on request". There of no use to the employer until they've interviewed you and want to offer you a job anyway.

Denerick · 23-03-2011 8:55pm

I have the same problem, am still applying for better jobs all the time but afraid of them ringing up my present employers and landing me in it.

CVs are fine, but when you fill in an online application form referee requests are standard. I just left out my present employer but made sure to point out that I currently have a job.

doolox · 23-03-2011 11:43pm

I do not see why your employer knowing you are looking for another job is so bad.
Most employers are constantly reviewing their suppliers and employees for ways they can get things done cheaper or better.

Most employees should be doing similar, looking for a better job, shorter hours more richer experience etc....as their working life progresses.

Most higher performers will be constantly reviewing their position and be ready to move to better things as offers develop.

I have known some managers try to hold people back but they are usually the insecure, low performers in their peer group and are usually superceded by their superiors if the employee is any good and is in high demand.

keane2097 · 24-03-2011 11:37am

doolox wrote: »

I do not see why your employer knowing you are looking for another job is so bad.
Most employers are constantly reviewing their suppliers and employees for ways they can get things done cheaper or better.

Most employees should be doing similar, looking for a better job, shorter hours more richer experience etc....as their working life progresses.

Most higher performers will be constantly reviewing their position and be ready to move to better things as offers develop.

I have known some managers try to hold people back but they are usually the insecure, low performers in their peer group and are usually superceded by their superiors if the employee is any good and is in high demand.

This is not how real world employers behave unfortunately.