Deciding to look — or landing somewhere new — is a big move, and it deserves more than late-night scrolling through listings. A structured search covers the ground that matters, and the negotiation moment at the end is worth preparing for from the start.
Sometimes the right move is a person, not an app. Open a card to see what each one can actually do for you — and what to know before you go.
What they can actually do for you
Can change what is actually on your plate — deadlines, workload, priorities — and is usually the fastest route to fixing a problem inside your team. Can also speak up for you in rooms you are not in.
What to know before you go
Managers are not required to keep what you share confidential, and many are expected to pass anything that sounds legal or medical to HR. Decide what you want them to do with what you tell them before you share it.
For this situation: When the move is internal, your manager can open doors — you decide when the conversation feels safe to have.
What they can actually do for you
Can set you up with short-term counseling, referrals, and sometimes legal or financial consultations — free, through a benefit many employers already pay for.
What to know before you go
EAPs are run by outside providers and sessions are confidential — employers see usage counts, not names. Sessions are limited; ask what happens when they run out.
For this situation: Many EAPs include career coaching and resume help — free and confidential, even for external moves.
This page is general guidance to help you decide what fits — not professional advice.