Two Weeks Notice...

If you are hired, give 2 weeks notice. That's pretty standard because if you mention it and don't get the job, it will be uncomfortable.

I would not tell them about the interview, what if you don't get the job? If you get the job then leave a 2 week notice.

Zip it sister.....say not a word until you have an offer in hand and decide you want to take it. Then once you accept offer give two week notice. This is business. They will need to figure it out. Trust me if it was time for a lay off or downsizing....there would be no generousity coming your way.

NO do not tell your supervisor until you have already accepted the offer! Don't feel bad. You do what you have to do for your family. See if you can get an additional week before you start, and offer them 3 weeks notice. That's MORE than nice.

My current manager once commented that if he found out someone was looking for a job (or interviewing for a position) he would fire them. I was shocked, he was talking about someone else, but I was actually interviewing at the time!! I made sure to keep all job hunting evidence carefully hidden.

Remember, it ain't personal, it's business. As nice as they are, if it came down to it, that is the line the would use. Been there, done that, don't trust any company as far as I could throw them.

I would wait and see if you are offered the position first. If your current employer "thinks" you are looking elsewhere they may want to look for someone else for your position as well - especially being a 1 person department.

Also, as far as how much notice I was always taught with 2 standings. If you are paid weekly and are hourly then a 2 week notice is sufficient, but if you are salary and paid bi-weekly then a 1 month notice would be needed. It is your choice on that though. Just remember, by the time they are able to run an ad for position that is 1 week, then another 1 to 2 weeks is needed to collect enough resumes and applications and then another 1 to 2 weeks needed to interview/hire someone (and then they still would have to be trained as well).

Good luck with your interview and hope you get your position that you are seeking!

Don't say anything, unless you are hired.
Don't put the cart before the horse, until then.

BUT... you need to think about when/if that Hospital will do 'reference' checks. Which, will mean that they will call your current Employer to do that... so....
Some people tell the interviewer that the job interview is 'confidential'.... I used to work in HR... and this is what some Interviewees did. It is common practice.

"Reference Checks" on a candidate... are typically done BEFORE or IF a candidate is hired....

I would first go to the interview. If things goes good, then i would let my current boss know. if things dont go good, then boss never knows.
I've heard of people letting there boss's know, and then they got treated poorly, until they finally quit.
So i wouldnt say a thing.

NO ADVANCE NOTICE - Once you have a firm offer (in writing) give as much notice as time allows. I understand that you like your current supervisor and co-workers, but two weeks should be enough. You must do what is best for you and your family.

Blessings.....

I would not say anything about the interview until / unless it results in a job offer.
If you mention it now, and then don't get offered anything, people are going to be treating you like you are ready to leave there. It could affect a lot of things.

If you do get an offer, tell your supervisor you are thinking and let her know why. Of course, you will leave things on good terms and let all know you have enjoyed working with them.....

I would not say anything to your boss until the new job is a done deal. Otherwise you could find yourself out of a job with no new one.

You can always start writing a procedures manual for your position so that someone stepping into it would have an easier time if they didn't get much training time with you.

with the economy the way it is, if you have vacation at your current job, i'd schedule the vacation while you try out the new job, THEN put in your two weeks if you like it and it'll work for you..this way you don't burn the bridge and the other job doesn't work out for you and you don't wind up unemployed.

i had a friend that had 3 weeks vacation and just quit (few days notice) and before he got home the day he quit he realized he had quit a good job for a "get rich quick" scheme...i know that may not be the case with you....but with the economy, you're secure where you're at.

Do not tell your supervisor or anyone at work about the interview of job searching.

My daughter works at a non-profit family friendly organization. Her husband secured a job out of state. She went to her supervisor and said "we are moving in 90 days, I will be glad to train my successor.

"He told her, don't say anything. If the Board or executives discover you are seeking a job or leaving you will be escorted off the premises by security. She was in shock, they don't even have security in their workplace.

You never know! If you leave they may throw you a Congratulations Party & wish you well, or show you the door ASAP.

They may be your best friends, but business is business. Give 2 weeks notice after you get the job. Hopefully you can get a contract assures your of your new position.

Don't tell them about the interview. They only need to know when you are leaving. If you really like the people you work for, you can let them know once you get the position. If you get it, just be honest - you're leaving because of a fabulous opportunity. Perhaps a small gift or a lunch or something you can give THEM - like a reverse good-bye lunch.

Give them as much time as you can for the transition and do what you can to make things easier - perhaps create a "training manual" of stuff for the new person to shorten their learning curve.

Good luck!

Here's what I would do/have done:
Go to the interview. If they offer you a job/ask when you could start tell them 4 weeks, I am responsible for training my replacement. Go back to your current job and write a beautiful letter of leave, and personally bring it to your supervisor to discuss.
Every job I have ever had, I have truely felt like they were family. When I turn in my 4 week notice, I let my supervisor know that. I let them know I am simply taking the new job because its a great opportunity, not because I am dissatisfied with my current co-workers/company.
Good Luck!

Definitely don't say anything until you receive an offer. That being said, be as accomodating as you can when you do leave, which means try very hard to give at least 2 weeks notice, don't burn any bridges, etc. The hospital may try to pressure you to start ASAP, but 2 wks notice is usually the norm, and just be clear that you would not be comfortable leaving them with any less than that, explaining that you are a one person department and they will be struggling to find a replacement.

Good luck!

Do NOT tell them about an interview.... unless it's a sure thing, there's no need to send the message that you're looking elsewhere... (or they might too)

I would give a professional one-month notice, if not maybe then just three weeks. In positions such as yours (where you are the highly qualified or only one trained to do your job) it is professional to give more than the normal two weeks.

You are under no obligation to inform your supervisor of an interview. If offered the job and you plan to take it, ask if you can give 3 weeks notice and immediately tell your current job. Be honest about loving your job but wanting to be closer to home. I have left jobs under similar circumstances and feel it went well. Good luck on your interview.

wait to see if you get the job

My understanding of standard protocol in these situations is to keep it to yourself until you have a firm offer in hand. I can see reason for exceptions: if you are relocating and plan to leave employment with a firm deadline, or if you are working at a small non-profit or small business that truly is like family. Otherwise, I would keep it to myself until an offer is extended and accepted. You may feel as if you lying by not telling about the interview, but in fact you may put your supervisor in a difficult situation in the long term if you tell and then do not get the job, as he/she will have to decide whether and how to factor a perceived lack of commitment to your current position into management decisions (layoffs, restructures, pay raises, etc.) Good luck!

I would go to the job interview and not tell your boss. I have never shared with any boss when I am looking for a new position. PA is an "at will" employment state so I always felt it was better to keep the information to myself. This has never been a problem nor caused any bad-will on my departure. If you get the position and decide to take it I would just make sure you give plenty of notice. If you need to train a replacement you may wish to consider 4-weeks notice. I have also made myself available through e-mail to answer any questions should they come up once I go.

I think as long as you give enough notice if you get the position you should be fine.

As someone who works in HR for a hospital, people ask me this all the time. I would go for the interview and see how it goes. The new employer may want to call your supervisor for a reference so be clear that you would like to know if they are going to do that since then you should definitely tell your supervisor so he/she is not suprised. Good luck!

You do not tell them about the interview. And you should try to give two weeks notice but are under no obligation to do so. During the interview, perhaps you could ask them what their deadline was for filling the position. Maybe they say we'd like it filled by November and then you could give 3+ weeks notice. Wait to notify your current employer until after you have received a formal letter of intent from this hospital. Good luck.

Hi, L.:
Why do you want to leave your old job if you like what you do and like
the people you work with?
You know that the grass looks greener on the other side?
Good luck.
D.

Definately do not tell your superviser about your interview! Say you have a doctor appt. or something - anything. If you get the job, give your two week notice and that is that. If they can find someone to replace you in a week, you will have 1 week to train someone. Your supervisor will take over with the training from there. Don't worry about it. It's not your problem. Good luck!

Also, I really like what Somer G. said - to take a few vacation days before you quit to make sure you like your new job. That is really smart, Somer!

I agree with the other moms - don't say a WORD about this interview to your current employer. I don't care how much you like them, if they know you're looking to leave, they may just decide to lay you off first, if it ever comes to that.

Also, another mom mentioned reference checks - I wouldn't worry about that. Just simply tell the company you're interviewing with to please be discreet when they check your background. I know at my company, when we call to do an employment check on someone who is currently employed with another company, we will say we're calling from the credit department of CarMax! There are many reasons someone could call to verify your employment, not just because you're interviewing somewhere.

But in this economy, definitely don't let it slip that you're interviewing. Keep that under wraps until you have negotiated the terms of your new employment, everyone has signed on the dotted line, etc. ONLY THEN should you say anything, and at that point it's just to give your 2-week notice. Do not give less than 2 weeks - your future employer understands this and would want to receive 2 weeks' notice themselves, and you do not want to burn any bridges with your current employer. You are not obligated to give any more than 2 weeks' notice.

Good luck with your interview!