How to Discreetly Apply for a New Job?

[Rosewood1225]

Hello, everyone. I am new to the site, so please accept my apology if I am incorrectly posting my question.

I have read quite a few postings about people quitting their jobs after 3 months, 5 months, 9 months, etc. I have been working as a staff RN for 4 months. I am just wondering how I can apply for a job without my current employer finding out? I feel that if I request that my current employer not be contacted on applications, it will be a "red flag," so to speak. Is there a concise, neutral way that I am able to state why I do not want them contacted?

Thank you all in advance for your help.

[sourapril]

Your current employer would only find out if HR of your new job contacts she/him. So on your application, if there is a box for "may we contact your current employer", check "no". If they ask why, tell them you still work there. They will understand. Just make sure your explanation to your new employer why you want to quit is reasonable and convincing.

[Rosewood1225]

Thanks very much, sourapril! You've alleviated my anxiety about this. I appreciate it. :)

[heartsgal, ADN, RN]

I have also wondered about this. If they cannot contact your present employer then I suppose they have to take you at your word about the experience you have then right? I am concerned that when seeking a position at a different facility and I have less than a year of experience, how they verify you've been working as a RN without contacting your current employer.

[sourapril]

your pay stub.:)

[MrChicagoRN, RN]

I have also wondered about this. If they cannot contact your present employer then I suppose they have to take you at your word about the experience you have then right? I am concerned that when seeking a position at a different facility and I have less than a year of experience, how they verify you've been working as a RN without contacting your current employer.

They may still want to contact your employer, but often not till after both you and the new employer are seriously interested in each other. Also, past employment history may still be verified after the fact. And if it is found that the employment history has been falsified, that person can be immediately terminated.