(Photo Courtesy of <a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/timpatterson/476098132/>Tim Patterson via Flickr</a>.)

The truth is, it’s easier to find work when you already have it. Seems counterproductive, especially for the long-term unemployed, but recruiters agree that’s the way it works.

Balancing the job search with your daily responsibilities at work can be difficult, and deciding whether to tell your current boss you’re exploring your options even more so.

Brandon Smith has some guidance on how to conduct your search and make the transition once you have a new job on this week’s Working on GPB Radio.