Never Badmouth Your Current Employer.
Unhappy with your current employer? Miserable in your current job? It’s best to keep that fact to yourself.
Many candidates have unfortunately lost a potential job opportunity by using social media to vent or by misspeaking during an interview. Think of your relationship with your current employer like you would a past relationship during a first or second date with a new person. Airing dirty laundry is not conducive to putting your best foot forward on either a first day or a first interview.
What rules should you follow during a job search?
- Do not post negative status updates on social media.
- Do not say anything about your current employer when interviewing for a new job. Stick to phrases like “I am looking for a new challenge,” or “I’m looking to use my skills and experience in a new setting. When I heard about this opportunity, I couldn’t pass it up.”
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