How can I let a potential employer know that I have options and I’m not desperate to get hired anywhere because I already have a job?

[Diana19977]

I’m getting tired of the back and forth emailing and at this point I’m no longer interested in replying. Asking for references when I’m already in a federal position and they can verify my info themselves including recent evaluations 🤦🏻‍♀️.

[Curiousgirl2414]

It depends on the demands. Asking for references is understandable, and that is not an unreasonable request. It’s when we get to unpaid projects, 4 rounds of interviews, etc where it gets ridiculous.

You have to ask yourself if the job/life change is worth the trouble of the interview process. If not, you can take a risk and apply any leverage you might have. In a labor shortage, they may give in and meet you at least halfway.

[nice-girl]

Write short incomplete information. Or if you’re busy don’t reply at all

[BCA6010]

You still have to answer the question.

Usually applications have a section for previous employment, and wherever you're currently at should be the first one you list. On that section, there should be a way to mention that you are working there. If a hiring manager is doing their job, they'll see that and should bring it up in the interview since it would directly affect your potential start date.

[Soleil8000]

If they are desperate - and most HR bullying dumps are - just ignore them.
It will help us all turn it into a 'garbage out, productive people in' workplace.
Far too many nasty a-holes are still running the show, or so they think (whilst in reality drowning).
All of the tactics that irritate you are like in personal relationships - red flags

[Soleil8000]

I will add - since you can only be dedicated to one job/employer at a time, it is not supposed to be a relationship of 'milking' that most try yo set us up for, but a relationship of trust and development, on both sides. That is how it naturally is, without the greedy leeches.

[LikeALog]

Tell them thank you for the opportunity. At this time the job is not a good fit for my planned career path.

[Neosporin]

I’ve just resolved to blocking most of them and doing the reaching out myself. I decided that if it’s something I’m interested in from the start I will do a better job at applying.

[LegendaryIcon]

If you weren't even interested, why did you apply in the first place

it's like saying "i don't like you, but ill still flirt with you"

[exitseven]

Do not even bring this up. If they make an offer, you can mention it while you negotiate

[cloud9vortex1234]

Thats just normal stuff employers want to know. Why is that a problem?

[Anonymous]

You don't, or else you will be find yourself unemployed.

[Fuentes]

Keep applying other places