Traditionally, professionals that sprang from one job to the next for relatively short periods of time were looked on negatively by employers and recruiters when hiring. These job hopping candidates were viewed as being unreliable hires as their changing work history suggested that they would not be sticking around for very long.
However, more recently employers and recruiters are beginning to question whether these individuals who have worked in a few more jobs may actually have a more rounded and diverse skill-set.
Whether you think that job hopping is good or bad, it does seem to be becoming more common as the next generation moves into the workplace.
Take a look at what the stats say about this increasing job hopping climate:
The Job Hopping Stats
- 9 in 10 millennials expect to stay in a job for less than 3 years.
- 57% of 18-24 years old workers believe that changing jobs frequently helps your career.
- 22% of 55+ years old workers believe that changing jobs frequently helps your career.
- The greatest benefit of job hopping is believed to be a better salary package closely followed by new skills.
If you are thinking about hopping to a new job anytime soon then here are some handy job search tips.
Tips for a Successful Job Search
- Join a corporate talent network
- Ask for feedback
- Be positive
- Don’t disqualify yourself
- Network
- Be discreet
- Follow the jobs and keep up-to-date on national and local trends in employment
For full details and more information about all of the above, take a look at this infographic created by degreequery.com:
