Looking to change firms but I’m concerned with looking for another job while still employed. I don’t want my current employer to know I intend on leaving - but the environment has just gotten too toxic for me. I’m a first year associate and thankful I have a job during these difficult times, but I just can’t stay anymore. Any advice on how to navigate a job search while still employed and keeping it quiet?

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^ I think it’s entirely appropriate and fair to explain to your prospective interviewers that you’d appreciate their discretion.

Otherwise just, you know, be discreet. I’d be sure to schedule an interview at a lunch or late lunch hour to be discreet. I’d avoid over-dressing on the date-of. If you score an interview don’t act like you’ve got one foot out the door. Also: no colleague at work can be trusted. No matter how much you think you can trust a friend, gossip is the juiciest thing in any office and simply irresistible.

But also I think your employers understand Business is Business.

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Ask for confidentiality from the future employer. They usually will honor. You can request that they not call your current employer due to the circumstances.

Employers would rather hire someone employed than unemployed. You’re in a good spot!

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I have been practicing over 30 years but found myself in an identical position. The problem is knowing who out there are tight with your current employer and steer clear of them if possible. Usually on LinkedIn and sometimes Indeed the identity of the prospective employers are disclosed. If you know your current employer knows people there consider alternatives. If unsure engage your employer in idle conversation and say for example you saw a post on NYSTLA listserv from an attorney from xxxx firm- do you know anyone there? Not easy but it can be done

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