Almost every job candidate today has or plans to employ online resources to assist in the job-hunting process.  Many candidates will focus their entire job search on job boards and the careers section of employer Websites.  Whether or not such focus offers a candidate the widest array of opportunities is a discussion for another day.  Nonetheless, most candidates have little or no insight into what happens to their resumes, cover letters, and responses to questions once they have emailed, uploaded, or cut and pasted their information.
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Etiquette for Leaving Your Current Employer

If you have decided to accept another position and leave your current employer, you should consider the following:

Look before you leap

Before tendering your resignation with your present employer, be certain that the offer you have received for that great new job is solid; don’t make the same mistake as one of our clients.
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