Do not contact current employer

[miri]

Or are they understanding that you would not want your current employer contacted?

Is this a catch 22 situation?

 

[Jadow]

don't think it looks bad at all. It just says you don't want them messing with your current job. I'ts quite normal.

 

[KeithTalent]

It's completely normal, just make sure you have a decent answer for why you are leaving.

KT

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
It's completely normal, just make sure you have a decent answer for why you are leaving.

KT

 

[Kalvin00]

As said above, not at all.

 

[nonameo]

What should one say if he or she is just looking for a better job? (pay/benefits/etc)

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: miri
Or are they understanding that you would not want your current employer contacted?

Is this a catch 22 situation?

No, its entirely normal. Even if the position involves a background check, they'll usually wait until you've given notice to contact the current employer.

Of course, this means don't lie about title, dates, or salary, since they will eventually want to verify those. At that point, you'll need a really good reason to not consent, and if you're caught lying on the application, they might fire you.

 

[conehead433]

Keeps them from blackballing you and also finding out that you were shagging the manager's wife.

 

[RandomFool]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
It's completely normal, just make sure you have a decent answer for why you are leaving.

KT

Bingo!

As far as what to say tell them the truth. Just make sure you don't say anthing negative about your current employer.

 

[boomhower]

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: miri
Or are they understanding that you would not want your current employer contacted?

Is this a catch 22 situation?

No, its entirely normal. Even if the position involves a background check, they'll usually wait until you've given notice to contact the current employer.

Of course, this means don't lie about title, dates, or salary, since they will eventually want to verify those. At that point, you'll need a really good reason to not consent, and if you're caught lying on the application, they might fire you.

Depends on the state. Here the only thing they can ask are/were employed there and if they would rehire you, no details on pay, promotions, etc.