Once upon a time, recruiters and hiring managers tended not to call workers on the job.

Most people respected the fact that employed individuals looking for a job wanted to be discreet about their job search.

Today, all bets are off and it’s mainly because of cell phones and PDAs. Before, a recruiter wouldn’t risk calling you up and getting a switchboard operator, or a colleague, or even a boss on the line.

Now, a call to your cell phone or a text message is commonplace.

But is it smart, cool, or ethical to be texting a hiring manager at another company while you’re sitting in a work meeting or even in your cube? (more…)