Secret Job Searches - How to Keep Things Under Wraps

Most job search experts agree that the best time to find a job is when you are already gainfully employed. But how do you keep things under wraps? The last thing you want to do is put your current job in jeopardy, so you have to be smart about your job search.

In a recent poll, it was found that 47 percent of workers are currently looking for another job or plan to look within the next 12 months. So you are defiantly not alone! In fact, you may be surprised to know that some of your own co-workers may be out looking for other employment as we speak. And if they play their cards right, you will never know which ones.

A good job search involves lots of networking, so how then do you network without putting yourself out there too much?

Here's some advice on how to keep your job search confidential from your current employer.

Keep It Secret

Your resume is the first thing that can give you away. Don't EVER include your business contact information on your resume. Put your home phone number or cell phone number instead. And only answer callbacks during lunch or after work hours. The last thing you need is your boss walking in during a phone interview.

Also, create an email account specifically for your job search. You can get a free email account through MSN or Yahoo. Many an employee has been busted using company email for a job search.

Lastly, try to avoid using company property such as fax machines. It is very easy to leave a copy of your resume on the machine, only to be found by a co-worker. Instead, go to Kinko's or another copy shop to do your job search business.

A Word of Caution

Be careful when responding to advertisements that don't list the company name. You may very well be applying for a position in your current company! Dressing for Success

You will defiantly want to dress up for interviews, but if you suddenly go from business casual to a three piece suit you are likely to raise suspicion. Instead, bring a change of clothes to change into right before your interview.

Better yet, save your interviews for before or after work so that you don't have to deal with the dressing issue at all. Or try to schedule several interviews for one day, and then taking a personal or sick day.

Final Note

Be careful who you tell about your job search. Even your best friend can slip up and let the cat out of the bag!

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