I posted recently about ways to tell if someone's looking for a new job. I'll cross-post here as an FYI on ways to be discreet when you're on the hunt. Be sure to check the comments for some very good additional points.
How to tell when someone's looking for a new job
With the rise of web 2.0, I've noticed some new indicators that pop up when someone's looking for a new job. No value judgments intended - just taking note of some workplace trends.
You know most of the old ones; the most obvious:
- Randomly overdressed for the environment (Valid reason? Funeral. Questionable? "I just felt like wearing something nice today.")
- Sudden medical appointments (Valid reason? An obvious ailment. Questionable? "The slot just opened up." These usually take weeks, if not months to schedule.)
- Spur-of-the-moment vacation plans (Valid reason? Spontaneous personality. Questionable? "Just need to get away for a day to clean the house.")
And some not so obvious:
- Mobile calls to the office and conference room conversations (the landline works just fine)
- Moving further away from the office (but closer to the new one)
- Someone who complains incessantly who doesn't anymore
Enter the web 2.0 updates:
- Getting LinkedIn requests from co-workers you see regularly
- A new blog that's less content and more resume focused
