Is it legal for a potential employer to contact your current employer?

Prospective employers usually understand the nature of a confidential job search and will not contact your current employer unless given permission to do so. Still, it’s a good idea to let anyone know your current employer is unaware of your job search and ask that they respect your privacy.

What to say when they ask if they can contact previous employer?

Things to Remember When You See the Question, “May We Contact This Employer?”

1. Say “yes,” unless there is a real good reason not to.
2. Check with your past employer before putting them down as your reference.
3. A “no” might be counted as a first round disqualifier for some companies.

Can I call my interviewer back?

The best practice for calling after an interview is typically between one and two weeks. Unless given specific instruction by the interviewer for when to call back, it’s best to wait and give the potential employer at least a week to evaluate the interviews of other job applicants.

How do you answer if they can contact current employer?

If a hiring manager asks to contact your current employer, say, “I have a great working relationship with my current employer. Though they don’t know I’m looking elsewhere yet, I’d be happy to offer a previous employer’s contacts instead.”

Should you contact your references after a job interview?

Contacting your references after the interview is a clear sign the interview was a success and they want to know more about you, your work ethic and past performance. Let your references know that they may be contacted in advance so they can be prepared.

How do you know if a job interview has gone well?

If an interviewer is the one to bring up the next stages of the hiring progress, this is a positive sign that the interview has been a success. The next stages can include skills tests to assess your abilities or an interview with a senior manager or executive.

Is it good to email after an interview?

Waiting to hear back after an interview is one of the most stressful parts of the job search. But an effective email can work wonders to reestablish a connection with a recruiter, and potentially with an employer.

Can I look for another job without my employer knowing?

It’s (often) in your best interests to be able to look for another job without your employer knowing about it, but it’s in their best interests not to be blindsided when you leave and to be able to hire a replacement before you do. Smart employers handle this by making it safe for employees to give generous notice periods.