Is it a good idea to pretend that you are still working for a past employer

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by a professional from Babson College - F.W. Olin Graduate School
in Boston, MA, USA

2yrs ago

Is it a good idea to pretend that you are still working for a past employer

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reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from The University of Michigan in New York, NY, USA

If the intention is to remove from the seller the sense that he or she can drag you along since you're not making an income, and thus extract a higher price, I wouldn't be too concerned about that - I think improving your positioning is better accomplished by explaining that you're looking at other deals (while obviously expressing sufficient interest in this current seller's business).

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from Regis University in Denver, CO, USA

Actively tell people, no. If you have not taken the time to update your resume or LinkedIn, that’s fine as long as you tell people the truth when they inquire.