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- mds
...question.
Is it better to apply for a job whilst you currently employed or is it better to apply for the job when unemployed?
What are the chances? greater or lesser?
- unknown0
I would say while still being employed. However - how many of us have a portfolio of stuff from our current job that we're actually proud of? Maybe quitting and take at least the first month off, to make some kickass design for yourself and not for clients, is what really is gonna get you the job you want?
- unknown0
when you are employed definately. not even a discussion.
- mds0
kingkezza, you soon knocked that on the head! +_=
- mitsu0
if you find a new position, there's a greater possibility for a salary re-negotiation with your current employer... unless of course, a monkey can do your job...
- vespa0
definately when employed. You are in a more powerful position, and that will come across in an interview.
- unknown0
its a well known fact
- unknown0
you dont nessesarily need the job when you have one...
- mds0
happy days! +_+
still, thats only if you like your job. Event branding isn't what I call interesting or design.
- vespa0
pretend you like your job. DO NOT slag it off to potential employers.
- mds0
there is some thing I reffer to as job satisfaction...
I'm on the edge, floating ever so close...
- mds0
good point! +_+
agreed!
- unknown0
mds - what funny eyes you have, is your surname Philips?
- mds0
rasko. yeah man... º_º
- gavinnosler0
What vespa said is true, and also realize that if you're applying for a job while being employed, you could come off as not being a trustworthy person who will stick around. Explain to them why you're looking for another position while you're still employed.
- Super_Chef0
i agree. plus, the grass isn't necissarily greener on the other side. I think that jobs are kinda what you make of them and if your portfolio isn't great where you're currently working, you havn't been there long enough
- mds0
your job is what you make of it totally! however maybe if the work you are doing isn't what you desire and you know what work you are capable of, and the potencial employer sees this then surely applying for the job whilst employed is to your advantage. It does work both ways.
So perhaps bin the job and mess for a while, doing nice work that will get the desired job. Then you can cut your losses.
FUCK NO MONEY! AHHH