Be a Stealthy Job-Hunter - Eight Tips for Finding a New Job While Keeping the One You Have

The best time to look for a new job is while you still have a job: You have more leverage in negotiations with potential employers, not to mention a paycheck.

But that doesn't mean it's easy. You need to spread the word -- and your resume -- in a way that doesn't tip off your current employer. And you need to make sure you don't lose focus on your current job while you're searching.

Career and job-hunting experts offer eight tips for mounting a successful job search while still employed.

# First, assess your risk. In some cases -- if you're working on a contract that is ending, for example -- it may not matter if your boss knows you're looking. But other times, letting it be known that you're looking for another job could cost you your current job.