Human Answer

TRAPS:

If you’re trying to keep your job search private, this is the last thing you want. But if you don’t cooperate, won’t you seem as if you’re trying to hide something?

BEST ANSWER:

Express your concern that you’d like to keep your job search private, but that in time, it will be perfectly okay.

Example:

“My present employer is not aware of my job search and, for obvious reasons; I’d prefer to keep it that way. I’d be most appreciative if we kept our discussion confidential right now. Of course, when we both agree the time is right, then by all means you should contact them. I’m very proud of my record there.

ChatGPT Answer

One way to answer this question is to say something like, "Of course, I would be happy to provide my current employer as a reference. I have a good working relationship with my supervisor and colleagues and I am confident they will speak highly of my work and performance." Another way to answer this question is to say something like, "I understand that you may want to contact my current employer for a reference. While I am not able to provide their contact information, I am happy to provide you with references from previous supervisors and colleagues who can speak to my work experience and qualifications." It is important to note that if you're not comfortable with your current employer being contacted, you can say something like "I would prefer not to involve my current employer in my job search, but I am happy to provide references from previous supervisors and colleagues who can speak to my work experience and qualifications." You can also mention any other forms of references like your previous clients, manager or supervisor in the previous company, or any other professional who can vouch for your work ethics, skills and qualifications.