Fema Employment
Should I withdraw my application for a state government job that could jeopardize my current employment?
I was told in my interview that reference checks will be contacted for all candidates who make it past the interview phase. I was told that current employers would be contacted. My current employer does not know that I am looking for other employment and if I don't get the new job, I could be in a difficult situation. What would you do?
Public Comments
- No. It is common practice to request that your current employer is not contacted. Past employers are fine.
- It would be best if you could be up front with your current employer. Looking to better yourself is admirable and particularly if you might stand to gain higher wages, benefits, better hours, health care or opportunities to learn things and advance. Generally state government jobs offer security and stability. If your current employer values your work, the current employer might offer you more to keep you.
