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Have a job interview - Do you tell your current employer?

  • 15-05-2014 11:17am
    #1
    boredatwork82
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭


    So I have a job interview.
    Do people tell their manager, or do they just keep it on the down low till they need a reference?
    I am thinking about saying it to my manager, just to eliminate the element of surprise if I were to be successful.


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  • #2
    bumper234
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,250 ✭✭✭✭bumper234


    boredatwork82 wrote: »
    So I have a job interview.
    Do people tell their manager, or do they just keep it on the down low till they need a reference?
    I am thinking about saying it to my manager, just to eliminate the element of surprise if I were to be successful.

    I wouldn't

    If you don't get the job then you are stuck there and they know you're actively seeking work elsewhere, could make for some uncomfortable times ahead.


  • #3
    nicelives
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭nicelives


    I wouldn't, take some annual leave to attend the intereview and keep your cards close to your chest till you get a firm offer


  • #4
    stargazer 68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,163 ✭✭✭stargazer 68


    boredatwork82 wrote: »
    So I have a job interview.
    Do people tell their manager, or do they just keep it on the down low till they need a reference?
    I am thinking about saying it to my manager, just to eliminate the element of surprise if I were to be successful.

    But if you aren't successful then they would know you are looking for a new job. I would say nothing.


  • #5
    feenzo2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20 ✭feenzo2002


    Personally, not until you need a reference. It would be prudent for your employer to start planning for your replacement and good bye to any bonus advancement or training.


  • #6
    folan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭folan


    are you on a contract that is expiring? that is the only scenario where you should consider it, and even then i wouldnt. An interview is only an interview, its nothing else until a job offer and contract end up in front of you.

    an interview is only a chat to see if you fit their requirements and if they fit yours. Nothing more


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  • #7
    cml387
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,644 ✭✭✭cml387


    boredatwork82 wrote: »
    So I have a job interview.
    Do people tell their manager, or do they just keep it on the down low till they need a reference?
    I am thinking about saying it to my manager, just to eliminate the element of surprise if I were to be successful.
    Also, can you think of a reference other than your current employer?


  • #8
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    This topic comes up a lot. Use the search to find more responses.


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