Attending interviews while currently employed.

ddubs

I recently (last 6 months) have been employed a great job offering a long term contract in a presently quite tough industry. Recently however I have have been invited to an interview for another job I feel suits me slightly better, and probably with better prospects in the long term career wise.

Does anyone have any pointers or send me in the direction of some websites on the etiquette or best way to handle talking about my current job in interview, whether I should inform my current employeer, or if I should be considering interview at all and just be happy with my lot.

I understand I am quite lucky in my situation but would sincerely appreciate any advice!!

mikemac1

Bit offtopic, but you are not lucky, you applied for the job and were the best applicant. You are not lucky to have that job, they are lucky to have you

Don't tell your current employer anything
Never say a word until you have the contract for the new job in your hand

When the new company ask you why you want to leave, well the reason you've given here is perfectly good, just expand it a bit

You have annual leave, just book a half day and gives you time to chill before and after the interview

Mrs OBumble

+1 all that ... and OF COURSE you should interview.

Your current company wouldn't think twice if they had to make you redundant. You should apply the same approach.