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Every day, people across the country set their minds on a new and better job. Did you know that according to a CareerBuilder survey, 1 in 5 full-time working employees actively seek new employment on a regular basis?  This ratio equals 21 percent, which is an increase over 17 percent from last year in terms of working people seeking new jobs.

If you are unhappy where you are right now in your career, it might be time to make a change. If you are employed, you need to discreetly search for a new job so you do not wind up getting fired or upsetting a potential reference in the process.

Find a Job in Southwest Michigan With These Discreet Job Search Tips

Follow the five tips outlined in this article and you will be able to find new employment while you maintain your current job.

  • Use Your Personal Computer. Make sure you always use your personal computer when searching for a new job while still working. Never, ever use a company computer for your job search. If you do, you will likely be caught pretty quickly. Also, do not bring your personal computer to work to do the job search. Do it on your own time, in the privacy of your home or at a local Wi-Fi spot.
  • Take Advantage of Your Social Networks. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ are not just for connecting with family and friends. They should also be used as a method of connecting with professionals in your industry. Simple conversations online could easily turn into job hints, interviews, and much more. The more you use social networks to market yourself as an employee, the more likely it is that you will find a new job. Just do not make it too obvious when doing so because your boss may be following your social profiles.
  • Network at Business Events and Career Fairs. It is all about who you know these days when it comes to finding a new job in Michigan. Networking at business events can be a good way of making new contacts and expressing interest in a new job. Just don’t blatantly express your interest in working elsewhere by complaining about your current job. Ask for a business card from each person you meet there and hand out yours during these events. You can also attend career fairs, outside of work hours, to meet representatives from companies and temp agencies in your area.
  • Partner with a Staffing Agency. If you do not want to handle the job search on your own or you don’t have a lot of time to accomplish this, be sure to register with a staffing agency in your local market. The agency will be able to match you to incoming jobs, which ensures that you are not caught in the act by your current employer. The staffing agency will be able to look for all open jobs that interest you and provide you with feedback about your resume and cover letter from companies. Companies work directly with staffing agencies to fill their open positions (instead of trying to fill the jobs on their own), meaning that without your relationship with your staffing firm, you might never hear of the best job opportunities.
  • Work with a Career Coach. For the most part, companies do not put clauses in employee contracts that state you cannot work with career coaches while employed. If this is the case, be sure to sign with a certified and trained career coach in your market. He or she will be able to guide you through your current employment issues and help you with a job search while employed. They will keep your information confidential and never contact your current employer about your search. They may also be able to put you in touch with potential hiring managers who value proactive candidates like you.

If you are looking for a great job in the Michiana region, contact the recruiting team at Wood Staffing! Our recruiting experts work with candidates daily to match them to a position that is a perfect fit for their skills and experience. Contact us today to learn more!

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