7 Reasons To Look For Jobs While You're Still Employed

Looking for jobs when you already have one sounds strange.

It doesn't make sense. I know.

But it might be one of the best decisions you can ever make for yourself.

When John had a job, he didn't think it was necessary to be on the lookout for opportunities.

His work was okay, and he loved what he was doing. One day, he was unexpectedly laid off from his role and had to start looking for work again.

It took him months to land another role because he was not ready.

Here are reasons you should always be job-ready when you have a job.

1. You Are Not Under Pressure

Pressure is bad for your mental health.

When you wait until you need a job, you put yourself under a lot of pressure.

These pressures can build up and affect your confidence and self-esteem, especially when you don't have a job. When this happens, you struggle even more to land a job once you get interview invites.

Look for work when you already have a job to avoid pressure.

2. You Can Do More Research

Doing more research enhances your job search journey.

You have more time to research when you look for work while employed.

This research helps you understand the role, prepare better for interviews and ultimately land the role.

3. You Can Interview With Confidence

The best candidates are confident in job interviews.

When you are not under pressure, you have more confidence.

This confidence is reflected in your voice and composure when speaking to the panel.

Your composure eventually helps you answer questions confidently in a way you probably wouldn't have done when you are out of work.

Don't wait until you must job hunt to look for your next job to avoid losing confidence in yourself and your abilities.

4. You Choose If You Land Multiple Offers

Having multiple job offers is never a problem.

When you job hunt when you don't need it, you increase your chances of landing multiple jobs.

The benefit of landing multiple jobs is that you can choose. Your final choice will be based on your values and what matters to you instead of taking up any job that comes your way because you have to survive.

Look for work when you already have one to help you choose between multiple offers.

5. More Networking Opportunities

Your network is your net worth.

You can network to find better opportunities when you already have a job.

Meeting other professionals can expose you to new opportunities and ideas.

Look for work by networking when you already have a job to grow your network and land better roles and opportunities.

6. Increased Compensation

Switching roles can be a blessing in disguise

When you look for work when you already have one, you increase your likelihood of getting paid even more.

Switching jobs often leads to a significant increase in salary or benefits. If you want to improve your income due to getting underpaid, looking for work is a good idea when you already have one.

7. Interviewing Skills

Use your status quo to sharpen and maintain your interviewing skills.

When you occasionally test the waters by looking for work when you already have one, you put yourself out there.

This strategy helps you improve your interviewing skills.

Improving your interviewing skills can quickly help you land a role as you are more confident and understand how to interview better.

Closing thoughts

The best time to look for your next role is when you don't need one.

This strategy ensures you are not under pressure, can do more research, confidently interview, and choose amongst multiple offers.

Look for opportunities when you have a job.

Don't wait until you are laid off or under pressure.

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