search for a new job while working OR resign first?

well, i would say search for a job whilst working. When the other company has confirmed you then you tender your resignation. I thought that was the normal practice.

I do not think a person should ever resign until their new jobs is already in the door for them and there are working, especially now with bad global economy, make sure you have that new job before resigning so you do not end up stuck without a job at all. - DNatureofDTrain

Stick with the job you have while looking for work. It will be easier to find another job that way, and you will still be making a salary so you can pay the bills

Hello victorywp! I would say that you would rather look for a job first before resigning. Recession is happening everywhere and many are looking for jobs. Now only those small companies are surviving. Big companies are starting to close down so leaving your work without alternatives would be a bad move.

I think that it is wiser to begin searching for a job while you are still working. This way you are still secure in case you won't easily get a new job. If you quit early and have difficulties finding for a new job, then you know what that means - no income. But this is still a case to case basis. Like for me, I resigned to my previous work without having a secured job. But I already have plans on putting a business that's why I decide to resign so I can focus more on my business. :)

it would be a lot easier if you look for new job while in your present job, so you won't lose job security. and besides you can always resign in your work after you got your new one.

Hello victorywp. I think that it is wise to always look for a job while you are still working for one company if you really intend to. Also if you like the current company and if it pays you well, then there is no need for you to change your job. Thank you for the discussion.

I'd say look for a job first before you resign. It's much safer this way, you won't get the first job you apply in after you resign you know, there are processes and procedures that they need to do. Plus, most companies don't really have vacancies and if they do have vacancies, I'm sure over 100 applicants are on the rise to get that job. So, I'd say find the job first. Go to interviews, and choose and select which one would fit you the most, and if you find that job and you're given a contract, that's the time you resign. As my good friend in my Master's days would say, 'Look for a job even if you don't need it'. Enjoy searching!

I would say this is up to you and your cicumstances. If you can afford to be out of work while you look for another job and it would give you time to research what is available then do that. However if you need to work to pay the bills then find a job first most people do. As to your current employers when you have found something you can explain that you have enjoyed the job but feel it is time to move on and gain further experience. I have employed people in the past who have done that and it has not worked out and they have come back to work for me

You should search for a new job while you are working.It is always better.If you resign first from your job and you don't clear interviews you will just be spending boring time at home.Look for a job that is enjoyable and gives you a very good salary.Good Luck in your job search.

Hi, victorywp. So, you won't be broke, it is best to stay on this job until you were able to find another one. That is the smart way of going about this. Then once you have found another job, then you can put in your two weeks notice.

I don't think you should resign before getting a new job in your hand. When you are in a job, the new company which is hiring you thinks that you are in touch with the market conditions and your knowledge is updated. But if you try the job after sitting at home, the luck may not favour you and it may take some time in getting a right opportunity. The finances can be a problem during that time and you may be forced to join a job which might not interest you. Moreover, everybody look for good career avenues and growth for himself. So, even if the present company is treating you like a family, they won't mind if you are going for good. That's a professional approach,you see.

I believe you already found the responses you needed to make a good judgement. So, the conclusion is don't resign first before get a new job and talk with your employers, right? I just want to add that if you are ready to find a new job, make sure to check the background of the firm you want to applied.

i think it is necessary if you resigned any job..then first you search a job..before resigning job...i think..if you don't search any job..and you resigned..current job..then you will get unemployed.. and what you do..for earning.. so it is good to search a good job before resigned a job..

If it's workable, I would definitely look to be keeping your existing job whilst searching for a new one. It's a volatile market out there and the economies throughout the world are relatively unstable at the moment. You just never know what's around the corner and it would be a shame to resign from your existing job and then find yourself struggling to find a new position. The timing at the moment is also of concern because you will find that there are many graduates looking to enter the workforce right now, as they would have just finished their educations at the end of last year. My advice is that you hold on to the one you have and put your feelers out in parallel. Another thing to consider is that maintaining your existing job also allows you to be more selective with your future job choices. The last thing you need is to be feeling you HAVE to accept a job that is not quite what you're after, just because you haven't got a job at that time. Good luck!

In fact I don't know why others can handle this case well. As to me, I have to resign at first so that I can search for a new job. As when I am working, it's difficult to take a day off to go to the interview. And sometimes you have to have the interview several times. This is very difficult for me to think out reasons to take days off. I think working in the small and big companies also have their advantages and disadvantages. If you feel happy to work there, it's good enough. I love China

hi victorywp do not leave your job as jobs are scarce now and look for a new job while still having the old so you have money and if you do not find the new job right away you will still have a paycheck. it is much smarter to do it this way as you will have money while you search after work.

I know you shouldn't quit a job that is paying the bills in order to seek out another one that is supposed to be better paying or has better benefits. It doesn't matter how many degrees you have or don't have in a particular field. Unless you know for certain that you have another job lined up then you should stay put. Especially with the way the economy is right now. There is one way I would break this rule, and that way is if I knew family members or friends that worked in other industries that could give me a job based on my work efforts and experience even without officially giving me an interview. Those type of jobs are rare these days though. And it could potentially be looked upon as the employer is being a bit bias in their hiring decisions. I've been with the same employer for the past 9+ years. There are quite a few things I don't agree with or don't like, but there are more things that I do like and I genuinely enjoy my job that I do here. I feel wanted and needed and those things are important.

hello victory! its an 11 month old discussion but can i respond? hehe i am wondering if you are still on that work or you already find a new one? with me, well i guess you already resolved this issue but i will still answer...haha and all i can say is to stay in your work while looking for another job...that's the best thing to do and a sure thing...actually that's what i have done before...while i am still employed in one company, i still submit my resumes to other company...and for interviews, i just absent from work! well anyway, its only because i am not yet a regular employee in that company and i am looking for greener pasture and for company that's offering regularization... so just stay in the present work coz the salary that you can get will be a great help in your job hunting..its difficult to look for a job when you don't have money to use...

It's not easy to find a good job now.If I were you,I will look for a new job while i working.You don't know when will you get a job after you resign .But we need money to pay the bills .You consider much about your boss,but once he don't need you ,he will discharge you.