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» dmd7720 - Other than the standard two weeks notice you give your boss when

Other than the standard two weeks notice you give your boss when you get a new job, should you notify your boss when you are going to an interview or that you are looking for new jobs?

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» Melissa Dylan - Other than the standard two weeks notice you give your boss when

In response to Other than the standard two weeks notice you give your boss when posted by dmd7720:
It's usually best to let your current boss know that you're looking.

If you and your boss have both agreed that a new job would be a better fit (i.e. you're looking for something in a different field), tell him or her. They can offer a reference, and it shows potential employers that you still have a good working relationship--points for you!

However, this isn't always possible. A lot of people leave jobs because they aren't getting what they want from their current company, and they have reached the end of the line. I assume at this point you have discussed concerns with your boss (not enough hours, unrealistic expectations, etc.) and they are unwilling to make your current job more suitable. If that's the case, and you're at odds with your current employer, you run the risk of them asking you to leave before you have another job lined up if they know you're interviewing elsewhere. This can be financially crippling. It can also be uncomfortable if you don't find something else for quite awhile--meanwhile you're forced to work with someone who may be bitter or irritated that you're leaving.

Two weeks is standard, so as long as you give them that much notice before your last day, your bases are covered. However, it is courteous to tell a boss that you're seeking greener pastures, as more notice is always nice.