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Originally Posted by MountainGuy74
30 days notice seems a bit excessive don't you think? 2 weeks notice is the traditional standard. Besides, what if you do get another job offer and they need you to start right away? Do you really think they will be o.k. with you putting your new job on hold for 30 days? Probably not and they will just move on to the next candidate that can start right away.
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Good point, MountainGuy. I'm currently employed part-time and prior to graduating next month I'm on the hunt for a full-time gig. I've just encountered an application system where a certain company requires an actual start date. I don't know what to put down for this as I'm currently still working and would prefer to give 2 weeks notice so that I remain on good terms at my present job. Initially I thought about putting down 2 weeks from my application date but since it can take up to 3-4 weeks for a phone call I changed my mind to putting down a month, maybe longer? Of course, I could mention this in the interview to help clarify things.
Also, since I'm quite green in regards to the interviewing/HR processes these days, are employers usually understanding when it comes to preferring to give a 2 weeks notice at your current job? I'm thinking that they would appreciate it since they'd want the same courtesy given to them. I just don't know lenient employers generally are when it comes to stuff like that.
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