Table of Contents
- 1 Do I have to say where I am going when I resign?
- 2 When should I tell my employer that I am looking for another job?
- 3 Do employers contact current employer?
- 4 Can I be fired if my boss finds out I’m looking for another job?
- 5 Do you have to tell people where you’re going when leaving a job?
- 6 Should I tell HR my reason for leaving the company?
Do I have to say where I am going when I resign?
Most of the time you do not have to disclose your future plans, even if going to a competitor. Unless you have signed a non-compete clause, there is nothing that prevents you from accepting employment with a competitor, and therefore, nothing that compels you to disclose this information to your current employer.
When should I tell my employer that I am looking for another job?
Many employees prefer not to tell anyone at their current workplace until they have accepted and signed the offer letter for the new position. You may not want your current manager to treat you differently or think that you are disloyal and are not going to do your best.
Should you let them contact your current employer?
It’s perfectly acceptable to answer no to contacting your current employer. Most employers understand this and usually won’t have any effect on their decision. Make sure you have a backup of other professional references or employers they can contact.
Should I let my boss know I’m looking for another job?
Let your prospective employer know that your job search should be kept confidential. Teach suggests that you inform them that you don’t want your current employer to know that you’re looking for a new job and would appreciate it if they told as few people as possible that you are interviewing.
Do employers contact current employer?
The fact of the matter is most employers will not contact your current employer without discussing it with you first. And typically, reference checks won’t occur until an applicant is further along in the process.
Can I be fired if my boss finds out I’m looking for another job?
Yes. It is perfectly legal for an employer to fire you for the sole reason that you are looking for a new job.
Should I tell my current boss which company I’m going to work for?
At the same time you shouldn’t feel that you have to tell your current boss which company you’re going to work for next. As you point out, it’s none of your boss’s business.
Is it OK to not tell people where you’re headed?
The most important thing to remember is that it’s always OK not to tell people where you’re headed. It’s your business, and you can keep it to yourself for any reason you like. That said, it can come across as rude or weirdly secretive if you avoid the topic and create negative feelings that might have an impact down the road.
Do you have to tell people where you’re going when leaving a job?
Leaving a job involves many different steps: giving two weeks notice to your boss, handing off work to your colleagues, eating too many cupcakes at the goodbye party. But one common predicament is whether you need to let people know where you’re going. It’s normal for people to ask, but there are many occasions when you’d rather not tell.
Should I tell HR my reason for leaving the company?
It is always a good idea NOT to tell anyone in HR your reason for leaving or identify your new employer, unless you can be legally compelled to do so (and then they must show you exactly where, in writing, you agreed to such).