Do potential employers contact previous employers?

Most times, they will speak with the human resources department or your previous supervisor. However, employers most often contact previous employers to verify you are accurately representing your experience with them, rather than get a review of your time with them.

Why would your boss look at your LinkedIn profile?

Your boss may be debating your future in your company if they keep referring to your profile. A recent post from your company advertised your position as open. This is often a sign that they may try to replace you in the future and just wanted to see your LinkedIn as a reference for qualifications.

Why can’t the hiring manager contact my current employer?

There are really only two valid reasons you can mention as to why the hiring manager can’t contact your current employer. You don’t want your current employer to know you’re looking for a job. The company is no longer in business. Anything other than that will usually be a red flag.

Should I tell my current employer about my current job search?

No. If you’re trying to keep your job hunting a secret, you wouldn’t want your current employer to find out. Interviewers generally ask candidates “may we contact your current employer”.

Should you tell a recruiter you’re tired of job-hunting?

Finally, never tell a recruiter or a prospective new employer that you are tired of job-hunting and just want your job search to be over. You have to remember that your relationships with employers and recruiters are business relationships, no matter how friendly they are. You are on one side of a negotiating table, all by yourself.

How to answer ‘why are you job-hunting?

A perfectly good answer to the question “Why are you job-hunting?” is “I’m getting stagnant at my current job — I need a new challenge!” Never, ever tell a recruiter or a prospective employer what you dislike about your job apart from the feeling that you’re no longer learning enough to keep you challenged.