Steps in Changing Jobs While Employed

There could be thousands of reasons why you have decided to quit your job. Whether you are sick and tired of the toxic relationship between you and your boss, or your health slowly deteriorates, changing jobs while you are still currently employed takes a bit of discretion on your part. For some, this becomes a bit of a challenge, but it doesn’t have to, because there 6 easy steps to change jobs even if you are still employed. Here are the following:

1. Take time to write down a positive statement explaining why you need a new job. Be clear on your reason so as not to give employers the wrong impression that you are a hopper. Create a statement on how you envision your career and how the position you are applying for will help you towards achieving your goals. Practice this statement until you are used to it because you will need it in your interview and in your cover letters.

2. When writing your resume, include the reason why you want a new job as well as your career goals so employers will know why you are leaving your job. Make sure that you don’t talk trash about your current job because this will give them an impression that you are not professional enough not to discuss private matters between you and your current job.

3. Point out on your reference list that you don’t want the HR staff to call your employer or just avoid giving out their contact information unless it is really necessary.

4. Determine if a month notice would be fair to your employer because you can expect to be questioned about this in your interview. Think of your answer in advance so you will be confident in answering this and to avoid ruining your reputation in your current company.

5. Make sure that you have permanently deleted all important personal files from the company computer before you tell your boss that you have accepted a new position from another company. Remember that this is not good news so don’t expect your boss to smile. If he asks you to leave immediately, at least you are sure you haven’t left any files behind.

6. If all ends well, leave with honor because you might never know what’s going to happen next. It is good to know that you are in good terms with your current employer if you ever decide to go back someday.

Changing jobs while employed can really be stressful because you have to do everything with discretion and without getting caught while the entire process is not yet done. Following those 6 basic steps will make the shift easy and effective for you. It is important that you stay professional so that you can leave with dignity and start a new job free from negative issues.