Keep Your Job Search a Secret

Keep Your Job Search a Secret

Looking for a job while you already have one can be stressful, especially in the age of social media when privacy is scarce. Here are three ways to keep your search to yourself:

 

·        Don’t tell anyone. You may be close with certain co-workers, but your secret will only stay secret if you’re religious about keeping it to yourself.

·        Network carefully. When reaching out to others, you don’t need to spill the beans. Instead of "Hi, I'm Amy Gallo and I'm looking for a job," say something like, "I'm doing well at my current position and I'm always entertaining options for what's next."

·        Wait for the offer. If you know your manager will react negatively, it's best to wait until after you have an offer in hand to inform him or her.