So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work?

D.Pham00 · 11-04-09, 09:36 PM

Well, a while back i saw a co-worker working on a resume. Not too long ago, i saw the same co-worker looking at Career Builder. This was in plain sight, anyone walking by can see. I'm thinking, no way i would do this. What about you?

cardsfan111 · 11-04-09, 09:44 PM

It's hard sometimes to keep it completely on the down low. I can remember working at a place where the dress code was casual. Everytime someone would come in wearing a shirt and tie, it was a given that they were heading to a job interview over their lunch break. That's a little different, in that it wasn't on (their current) company time. The circumstances you described go over the line a little if you ask me.

antennaball · 11-04-09, 09:45 PM

I've worked on my resume at work. I think everyone should keep one updated, and as I get new responsibilities, duties, or certifications, I add 'em in.

clckworang · 11-04-09, 09:53 PM

^ I could see doing work on your resume. I think going to job sites is probably over the line. That being said, I know I did it at one of my old jobs when I was really unhappy.

funkyryno · 11-04-09, 09:54 PM

I've worked on my resume and searched for new jobs while at work, but it's always been for positions within the company.

Tracer Bullet · 11-04-09, 10:13 PM

Noooooooo... I would never do such a thing. What a completely shocking lack of respect for the fine faceless corporation that cuts your paycheck!

Suprmallet · 11-04-09, 10:26 PM

I wouldn't do it unless I were trying to get fired. It's not a respect issue, it's just something I wouldn't want my superiors to be able to hold against me.

Timber · 11-04-09, 10:45 PM

I've worked on resumes, searched jobs and even faxed out resumes at work. It was a pretty lax company though.

VinVega · 11-04-09, 11:29 PM

I wouldn't do it in plain sight, but if it's on the down low, BFD. Just don't get caught doing it.

calhoun07 · 11-04-09, 11:31 PM

When I was in my previous position for the company I work with, I prepared my resume at home and saved it on a flash drive to take to work to print. That was the extent of me working on my resume at work.

As for looking for jobs at work? No way! Not the way they monitor websites we visit. Even the "careers" section on MSNBC.com is blocked. I can't even read news stories at work about jobs let alone search for one. Those sites are blocked and management gets a print out of what blocked sites we try to visit.

I am not 100% certain careerbuilder.com is blocked by my job, but I know it's in the paperwork we sign that says we won't visit those sites at work.

Mrs. Danger · 11-04-09, 11:33 PM

I once told the guy I was working for that I had to take the afternoon off, because I had a job interview.

He couldn't fire me. I was the only one there who knew how to finish the order we were working on.

LurkerDan · 11-04-09, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VinVega

I wouldn't do it in plain sight, but if it's on the down low, BFD. Just don't get caught doing it.

this

clckworang · 11-04-09, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calhoun07

When I was in my previous position for the company I work with, I prepared my resume at home and saved it on a flash drive to take to work to print. That was the extent of me working on my resume at work.

As for looking for jobs at work? No way! Not the way they monitor websites we visit. Even the "careers" section on MSNBC.com is blocked. I can't even read news stories at work about jobs let alone search for one. Those sites are blocked and management gets a print out of what blocked sites we try to visit.

I am not 100% certain careerbuilder.com is blocked by my job, but I know it's in the paperwork we sign that says we won't visit those sites at work.

Wow! I don't think I have ever heard of a company being that restrictive with Internet usage, especially to the point where there are websites listed in a contract or employee agreement. It makes sense, though. I've never worked at a job that blocked any websites. I'm not so foolish as to think that web traffic wasn't monitored, but nothing was blocked or explicitly restricted, except pornography.

Suprmallet · 11-05-09, 01:10 AM

I worked at a job that allowed us unrestricted access to the internet, due to the nature of our work (employment verifications), but would hassle us if we went to websites that didn't appear to be related to any of the applications we were verifying. So every few weeks I'd get warned about not using DVD Talk, and would then go back to using it again.

Brian Shannon · 11-05-09, 07:47 AM

I have and I do, even as I write this

tbone · 11-05-09, 09:13 AM

I've been doing it on and off for months.

Indy24LA · 11-05-09, 09:28 AM

I won't as long as my company promises not to look for my replacement while I am still here.

Sean O'Hara · 11-05-09, 10:40 AM

What is this, 1995 when most people didn't have a home computer? Sit down and do your job like an obedient slave.

rocketsauce · 11-05-09, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D.Pham00

Well, a while back i saw a co-worker working on a resume. Not too long ago, i saw the same co-worker looking at Career Builder. This was in plain sight, anyone walking by can see. I'm thinking, no way i would do this. What about you?

Wow you caught me!

Dr Mabuse · 11-05-09, 11:01 AM

I've done interviews with prospective employers at my current job.

Told the boss to get out and mind his own business when he started getting nosey about things.

GizmoDVD · 11-05-09, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean O'Hara

What is this, 1995 when most people didn't have a home computer? Sit down and do your job like an obedient slave.

Most of us only really 'work' 10% of the day.

jeffbase34 · 11-06-09, 10:08 AM

Ethically speaking, it is wrong to use company resources for your own career pursuits.

I did agressively job hunt at work once when I knew that I was going be laid off soon. Screw em. Even my boss told me that it wouldn't hurt his feelings if we started job hunting. The company was being sold out.

superdeluxe · 11-06-09, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by funkyryno

I've worked on my resume and searched for new jobs while at work, but it's always been for positions within the company.

ditto.

Maxwell Smart · 11-06-09, 04:12 PM

what about using a conference room to interview for a new job? too much?

Dr. DVD · 11-06-09, 04:30 PM

If you're thinking about going for a promotion or somewhere within the same company, then by all means update your resume at work. I actually have a copy of my resume on my PC from when I considered another job within the company. That makes it easier to get it to the correct person in a timely manner.

However, if you are looking elsewhere, I don't think that's appropriate. In terms of looking for another job with another company at work, I don't see a problem with it if you do it on your lunch break or even use a company PC. As long as it is on your own time. Applying for another job on that company's computer, that's a bit too risky.

View Poll Results: would you work on your resume or look for a job at work?
I would look for a job and work on a resume at work	25	60.98%
I would look for a job but not work on my resume at work	2	4.88%
I would not look for a job but would work on my resume at work	4	9.76%
I would not look for a job and would not work on my resume at work	7	17.07%
Depends (explain below)	2	4.88%
I would resume working on twikoff at work.	1	2.44%
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11-04-09, 09:36 PM	#1
D.Pham00 DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Stick out your tongue! Posts: 32,302	So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? Well, a while back i saw a co-worker working on a resume. Not too long ago, i saw the same co-worker looking at Career Builder. This was in plain sight, anyone walking by can see. I'm thinking, no way i would do this. What about you? __________________ abrg: *whine whine* suprmallet: *why so serious?*

11-04-09, 09:44 PM	#2
cardsfan111 DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,379	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? It's hard sometimes to keep it completely on the down low. I can remember working at a place where the dress code was casual. Everytime someone would come in wearing a shirt and tie, it was a given that they were heading to a job interview over their lunch break. That's a little different, in that it wasn't on (their current) company time. The circumstances you described go over the line a little if you ask me. __________________ 2009 Horror Challenge List My Countdown Counting down to: DVD Talk Annual Horror Challenge The horror has begun!

11-04-09, 09:45 PM	#3
antennaball DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The 7-8-Triple6, Texas Posts: 3,340	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I've worked on my resume at work. I think everyone should keep one updated, and as I get new responsibilities, duties, or certifications, I add 'em in. __________________ DVDSpot

11-04-09, 09:53 PM	#4
clckworang DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The toe nail of Texas Posts: 3,407	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? ^ I could see doing work on your resume. I think going to job sites is probably over the line. That being said, I know I did it at one of my old jobs when I was really unhappy. __________________ My Wii number: 4646 4487 7678 5646 \| Xbox Live: clckworang My DVD Collection \| 2008, 2009 October Horror Movie Challenge - My Lists

11-04-09, 09:54 PM	#5
funkyryno DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,781	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I've worked on my resume and searched for new jobs while at work, but it's always been for positions within the company. __________________

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Tracer Bullet DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Zorgonia Avenue, Queens Posts: 17,379	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? Noooooooo... I would never do such a thing. What a completely shocking lack of respect for the fine faceless corporation that cuts your paycheck! __________________ http://www.cartridgeblowers.com kvrdave. Making gay men hard since 1999. I agree it is correct, but Enterprise kind of botched the continuity. -wmansir THE BORG ARE NOT A SPECIES. THANK YOU.

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Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,740	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I wouldn't do it unless I were trying to get fired. It's not a respect issue, it's just something I wouldn't want my superiors to be able to hold against me. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

11-04-09, 10:45 PM	#8
Timber DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,212	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I've worked on resumes, searched jobs and even faxed out resumes at work. It was a pretty lax company though. __________________ "That's why the Black Guys like me"- Alison BB4

11-04-09, 11:29 PM	#9
VinVega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Stuck in the middle with you Posts: 21,084	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I wouldn't do it in plain sight, but if it's on the down low, BFD. Just don't get caught doing it. __________________ History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life and brings us tidings of antiquity. - Cicero

11-04-09, 11:31 PM	#10
calhoun07 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 12,798	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? When I was in my previous position for the company I work with, I prepared my resume at home and saved it on a flash drive to take to work to print. That was the extent of me working on my resume at work. As for looking for jobs at work? No way! Not the way they monitor websites we visit. Even the "careers" section on MSNBC.com is blocked. I can't even read news stories at work about jobs let alone search for one. Those sites are blocked and management gets a print out of what blocked sites we try to visit. I am not 100% certain careerbuilder.com is blocked by my job, but I know it's in the paperwork we sign that says we won't visit those sites at work. __________________ You can only please a woman with a dick made out of chocolate that ejaculates money.-Rhemus Windowless vans do NOT have candy, only rape.

11-04-09, 11:33 PM	#11
Mrs. Danger DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2005 Location: With Nick Danger Posts: 9,527	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I once told the guy I was working for that I had to take the afternoon off, because I had a job interview. He couldn't fire me. I was the only one there who knew how to finish the order we were working on. __________________ I could eat a can of Kodak, and puke a better movie than that. http://www.cafepress.com/unseengallery

11-05-09, 01:10 AM	#14
Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,740	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I worked at a job that allowed us unrestricted access to the internet, due to the nature of our work (employment verifications), but would hassle us if we went to websites that didn't appear to be related to any of the applications we were verifying. So every few weeks I'd get warned about not using DVD Talk, and would then go back to using it again. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

11-05-09, 07:47 AM	#15
Brian Shannon DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: USA Posts: 10,565	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I have and I do, even as I write this __________________ My home theater: http://gallery.avsforum.com/showgall...=500&password=

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tbone Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Joliet, home of the Steelman Posts: 398	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I've been doing it on and off for months.

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Indy24LA Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 101	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I won't as long as my company promises not to look for my replacement while I am still here.

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Sean O'Hara DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gitmo Nation Central Administrative Zone Posts: 3,830	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? What is this, 1995 when most people didn't have a home computer? Sit down and do your job like an obedient slave. __________________ My Blog Librivox Short Story Collection 34 with my reading of Jack London's "War" Les Miserables Volume 1 with my reading of "Four and Four"

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Dr Mabuse DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 75 clicks above the Do Lung bridge... Posts: 8,733	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? I've done interviews with prospective employers at my current job. Told the boss to get out and mind his own business when he started getting nosey about things. __________________ "Mankind have a great aversion to intellectual labor; but even supposing knowledge to be easily attainable, more people would be content to be ignorant than would take even a little trouble to acquire it." - Samuel Johnson "Most people would sooner die than think; in fact, they do." - Bertrand Russell

11-06-09, 10:08 AM	#22
jeffbase34 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 979	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? Ethically speaking, it is wrong to use company resources for your own career pursuits. I did agressively job hunt at work once when I knew that I was going be laid off soon. Screw em. Even my boss told me that it wouldn't hurt his feelings if we started job hunting. The company was being sold out.

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Maxwell Smart DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,663	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? what about using a conference room to interview for a new job? too much?

11-06-09, 04:30 PM	#25
Dr. DVD DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 12,754	Re: So, would you work on your resume or look for a job at work? If you're thinking about going for a promotion or somewhere within the same company, then by all means update your resume at work. I actually have a copy of my resume on my PC from when I considered another job within the company. That makes it easier to get it to the correct person in a timely manner. However, if you are looking elsewhere, I don't think that's appropriate. In terms of looking for another job with another company at work, I don't see a problem with it if you do it on your lunch break or even use a company PC. As long as it is on your own time. Applying for another job on that company's computer, that's a bit too risky. __________________ “The time will come, the election will come, when your work and your ballots will change the world, and it’s worth fighting for,” -John Kerry's concession speech