Let's give the classic example - you start job hunting, send out MILLIONS of resumes and applications and you FINALLY land a position. You start going on your happy way with your new position and then all of a sudden you start getting more call backs about other applications (yes, Murphy's Law applies to job hunting). What should you do?
A. "No thank you, I have found employment."
B. "Thanks, for right now I am pretty set on what I found, can I have your contact info just in case?"
C. "Thank you for thinking of me, I did find employment but am curious to hearing more about your opportunity."
Answer : C (the answer is always C btw)
Why C? Here are the facts:
1. You took alllll that time to apply - you should explore the benefit of your work
2. It's confidential, asking questions does not violate your commitment to your current position
3. You are in the BEST circumstance to job hunt because (1) you're not desperate and (2) you have a job and (3) you're not desperate
4. What is the worst that can happen? You have two scenarios; (1) you land an even better job or (2) you reinforce your decision with your current one
5. It is always important to know your worth, be aware of options and never close doors.
Keep this in mind the next time a Recruiter comes a callin'
Happy Job Hunting :)
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