Job search etiquette question

So I'm being laid off from Spirit Aerosystems on friday.

I've interviewed with a local company last week, and they let me know they were progressing to the next step and have been in contact with at least 2 of my 3 references, haven't been able to confirm the 3rd yet.

Would it be bad for me to let them know I've been laid off and no longer will need to give a 2 week notice? Or just wait for them to contact me.

I ask because they have moved very quickly with me. 2 weeks from applying to calling references the day after my interview.

Thoughts?

I'd wait. Not sure they need to know you've been laid off until they are ready to extend the offer.

In reply to z31maniac:

I think you should wait for an offer then throw it on the table that you can start earlier than expected. Some hr departments may flag layoffs as a negative with out taking anything into concideration.

I wouldn't say anything. Best case scenario that could come from letting them know is that they bring you on 2 weeks earlier. Worst case, it could be bad for your salary negotiating position and they could see it as a fresh blemish on your work history.

I wouldn't. The only thing that I would say is, after they've extended an offer, and you've accepted, call back the next day (after you supposedly handed in your 2 weeks) and tell them that you can start sooner than originally communicated.

Wait till they offer you a start date. Casually mention you could start earlier if necessary.

Although, unless money is an issue, I'd take the time off. You just went through a layoff. That is enormously taxing on your psyche. You're getting a new job. Again, taxing.

Go camping. Read a book. Do a project at home. Go visit family. Whatever, just don't work. Not too often that you have zero work obligations--think about it, you could take a vacation and have nothing nagging at the back of your head. Really wish I had the opportunity to do that.

Meh, the last 10 months have sucked. I'm ready to have some stability back in the form of getting a Fulltime position with a good company.

I was laid off the last place back in July right after the divorce was finalized.

Bless your heart...and I mean that in a good way.

You deserve a break.

BTW, don't say anything until the offer.

Depending on what/how they contact your references, they may find out you've been laid off.

I know our company policy is that is far as references are concerned, we provide employment start and end dates, and that's it.

mtn wrote: I wouldn't. The only thing that I would say is, after they've extended an offer, and you've accepted, call back the next day (after you supposedly handed in your 2 weeks) and tell them that you can start sooner than originally communicated.

Loving this answer

They know I was laid off from previous position, and I don't have any references from my current place.

At least I get to finish out the week here, so that will be one more paycheck just in case.

I'd wait..

spitfirebill wrote: Bless your heart...and I mean that in a good way. You deserve a break. BTW, don't say anything until the offer.

ok .. you're from SC ... you can get away with saying that

spitfirebill wrote: BTW, don't say anything until the offer.

Mention you could start earlier. Do not mention layoff, it's none of their business and will work against you in salary negotiation.

fasted58 wrote: Wait till they offer you a start date. Casually mention you could start earlier if necessary.

^^^ that.

They think they ate taking you away from someplace and will hopefully pay according. Don't let them know you are laid off. Your offer will be substantially less of you do.

Karacticus wrote: Depending on what/how they contact your references, they may find out you've been laid

It's pretty damned rude to contact your current employer without your permission.

Yes, what Dean said. Get an offer, negotiate the pay, then tell them the starting date that you are available. Heck, if you want to really push it, when they give you an offer, make a counter offer that is higher and tell them that if they accept it, you can start as soon as tomorrow.

wbjones wrote:

spitfirebill wrote: Bless your heart...and I mean that in a good way. You deserve a break. BTW, don't say anything until the offer.

ok .. you're from SC ... you can get away with saying that

It's the "WELL bless your heart" that can get you into trouble.

spitfirebill wrote: Bless your heart...and I mean that in a good way.

in the south you can gossip and end it with "bless her heart" and it is all good.

example; did you see how much weight she gained? bless her heart.

did you notice how old her clothes look and her hair is a birds nest? bless her heart.

I'd wait until you get an offer. Your availability won't speed up their process.