Signs that inform boss you're looking for a job

Are you looking for a new job even while sitting at your desk in your office? You may be guilty of wasting the time of your employer for personal gains, but it’s not something uncommon the world over.

Studies have indicated that about three in 10 workers would be looking for a new job even while they’re doing their current one or at least when they are supposed to be doing.

Next time you are shooting emails to potential employers, chances are that your colleague sitting across you or diagonally opposite you could be doing the same thing.

For those who believe in work ethics, this would definitely be a thing to avoid, at least from the very premises of your current employer, between 9am to 5pm or whatever your official work timings are. But that does not rule out the problem.

You may be looking out after work hours to avoid trouble, but there are still chances that your job hunt may speak of itself and the boss will realise it sooner than later, leading to terrible consequences if you were to stay in your current job.

Some common mistakes that employees make while looking out for another job work against them. These are tell-tale signs of an employee wishing to leave at the next opportunity, and your boss can easily spot them.

#1 You are very active on social media

Candidates or employees often resort to social media when looking for opportunities. These are active jobseekers and will have more recruiters in their contact list. Your boss can easily notice these things. Frequent resume updates, seeking recommendations, new ways of marketing yourself often land people in trouble, especially those who had been passive on social media in the past.

The best piece of advice here will be to maintain your level of activity. Drastic changes signal trouble. If you have been active all along, there is not much to worry but turning very active from being passive or dormant should be avoided. Make small changes and carry that momentum to avoid wary eyes.

#2 Changes in your work style

We are most efficient when new at a job or a company. It is only natural to prove yourself and most employees are at their least efficiency when they are moving out.

You may not have put in your papers or you may still be away from getting a final employment letter from the new employer, but if you don’t play it safe, all this will start showing in your behaviour at work.

Being late for work, avoiding meetings, complaining about the work or hours, constantly stepping out to take phone calls, and looking secretive while making calls are all signs that speak, so avoid them.

#3 Talking to colleagues about work problems

Smart employees do not bare their souls to colleagues at work. Some of us who do make this mistake share all problems related to work with our co-workers, and there are chances that this may reach the boss, putting you in a bad light.

And, if you were to stay in your current job, this will diminish your chances of future growth with your existing employer. Your longevity will always be in doubt and your boss will never see you as a reliable worker who can be given a larger role to play.

Common sense says always hold your cards close to chest and not rant about your work woes to your colleagues – unless you think they can help solve them.

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