Protecting your privacy while job searching in employment
Manage contact details, notifications and when current colleagues may be contacted.
Use personal contact details
Use your own email and phone for applications, and check whether notifications appear on shared devices. Review CV visibility and privacy settings on recruitment platforms.
Agree reference timing
If you do not want your current employer contacted early, tell the recruiter not to approach current colleagues before your agreement. Ask referees for consent before sharing details.
Protect company information
Use authorised material for interview examples and remove confidential business and personal information. Do not upload company documents as personal portfolio work.