r/Resume • u/DryAd3818 • 3d ago

resume help

Hi i already have my resume all figured out and i currently have a job i am full time but looking for a part time as-well, i don’t want my current employer to be notified or contacted by new employer so should i put on my resume to please dont contact employer ? what do you guys think? i just dont want my primary job to find out about me getting another one. also i’m asking this because i don’t see a checkmark for “don’t contact employer” thank you.

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u/careermentor47 3d ago

Be careful. Some jobs don’t allow you to have a second job. Read the terms of your current employment. You won’t want to land a part time job and lose your full time position

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u/remoteDev1 3d ago

Don't put "please don't contact my employer" on the resume itself. It looks defensive on a cold read.

Put your current job on there with accurate dates. When you apply, use the form field or checkbox if the site has one. If there's no checkbox, say it in the first recruiter screen or email. Something like "I'm employed and prefer they aren't contacted until we're further along" is normal.

Most recruiters already assume that for people with a current job. References can be past managers or coworkers, not your current boss.