Top 3 Ways to Find A New Job Without Getting Caught

There are only so many hours in the day and if you're working full time it can be a stretch to job hunt effectively for a new position.
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There are only so many hours in the day and if you're working full time it can be a stretch to job hunt effectively for a new position. It's probably not the wisest idea to be browsing job listings from your work computer or to take a sneaky sick day for an interview. So what are the best ways to job hunt without getting caught? Firstly, create application templates at home. This means having your resume and pre-written emails ready to send off at short notice. Using your smart phone or personal computer gives you more privacy and almost all major jobs bards have apps that allow you to view full job listings. Obviously make sure you send everything from your personal email account rather than your work one. Scale back your social life commitments and make use of days off. Trying to squeeze an interview into a lunch break is ambitious and pulling a sick day is just too risky. When you take a full day off you can schedule multiple interviews and properly prepare beforehand. It can also be helpful to build up some good grace at work with your current colleagues. Make sure your performance is strong and you're not slacking off. You may need to ask them for references later or to take an extra vacation day so its important to have everyone on your side. Be subtle when reaching out to your network and definitely avoid any social media announcements before you've handed in your notice. You don't want your current company to ditch you before you've ditched them.