Some questions on job applications can be worded too simply for their own good.
For example, how are you supposed to answer the question, May we contact your current employer?
when the only options are yes and no?
Your first thought might be, No, my current company doesnt know Im job hunting.
But is it bad to say no?
Will the human resources specialist reviewing your program think youre hiding something?
We asked four seasoned HR professionals to weigh in.
Why Is This Question on Job Applications?
Nobody is going to contact your current employer just based on you sending in a resume, she says.
Thats going to happen way down the line.
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Keep in mind, selecting no should not be an automatic response for those gainfully employed.
If your current company knows youre leaving, its safe to say yes.
Sometimes people are very honest about that, says Sehres.
When the opportunity presents itself to elaborate, Sehres encourages people to add in an extra caveat for clarification.
Say upfront: I answered it this way.
Matt Reinstetle is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.
He covers career advice and side gigs.
If theres a career-advice topic you want to be answered, hey email him at[email protected].
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