You've likely been cautioned not to quit your current job before securing a new one. Or maybe you're unemployed, struggling to get interviews, and starting to wonder if there's any truth to the saying, "It's easier to find a new job if you already have one."

Whether it's true or not, people believe in unemployment bias. In a recent study by Indeed, 77% of job seekers and 83% of employers agree that it's easier to get a job when you have a job. Here are a few reasons people who are already employed SEEM more employable to hiring managers:

If you were let go, there must have been a good reason. No matter the cause of your employment gap, hiring managers might jump to an unflattering conclusion about your work ethic, ambition, and abilities. Employed candidates don't raise this red flag, making a better first impression.

Companies don't cut their best talent. If you were let go from your previous position, hiring managers might assume that you aren't a great worker. Conversely, hiring managers can assume you deserve your current job and have desirable experience, skills, and qualifications if you are employed when you interview.

If you're out of work, hiring managers must ask WHY. Answering this question can be tricky depending on the reason for your unemployment. Interviewing for a new position while you are still employed avoids this awkward question entirely.

Employed candidates are more confident. Having a job lessens the pressure of getting an offer, often leading to more confidence and self-assurance during the interview process.

You're already in "work mode." If you have a current job, hiring managers assume you follow a daily routine of getting up on time, attending to tasks, and fulfilling your work responsibilities.

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