Unfortunately, it is not unusual to hear of someone being fired for job hunting, an attitude that pre-dates the Internet. Employers, not surprisingly, tend to view a job-seeking employee as "disloyal," not focused on their work, and a threat to company secrets, customer lists, etc. While the employer attitude is not new, current technology offers many new ways for a job search to be "outed" and the job to be lost.
When you are employed, looking for a new job is filled with dangers. You need to be careful your current employer doesn't discover that you are considering leaving. I call it a "stealth job search."
Conducting a "stealthy" job search may feel dishonest. But, realistically, a stealth job search is your most effective option. Maintaining a low profile (a.k.a. job search in stealth mode) is the smart thing to do, even though it makes your job search a bit trickier.
Following these 10 steps will not only protect your job, they will protect your identity, too. READ MORE
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