Q: I don't want to let my bosses know about my job search yet. So when I send out résumés, should I put a line on top that says "please keep this confidential"? Or how do I go about sending that message?
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A: Most potential employers should understand that they shouldn’t contact your present employers until you tell them it’s OK. But, for peace of mind, you could put a line on the bottom of the résumé that says, “Please do not contact employer until references are furnished.” That makes the point and is more helpful than the strangely ubiquitous and obvious, “References supplied upon request.”
