The New Era of Job-Hopper
Posted on June 24, 2021 by t m, One of Thousands of Career Coaches on Noomii.
For years job-hopping was looked at as a thing that made hiring managers suspicious or uncomfortable about hiring potential candidates.
Author: Tony Mudd Published: 06/23/2021 Time: 5 Minutes
For years job-hopping was looked at as a thing that made hiring managers suspicious or uncomfortable about hiring potential candidates, for fear of losing them anywhere between 10 months to 2 years. However, recent studies have shown that job-hopping is more common than you may think. Recent studies have found that three out of four millennials felt job-hopping helped advance their careers and nearly 60% of workers between 35 and 64 felt it was beneficial to change jobs frequently.
So, why is job-hopping becoming a thing of the future? According to various sources, earning higher salaries and gaining new skills are the two biggest reasons new employees jump ship. My theory is that some new career professionals lack clarity and vision for their career in the long term. This causes them to be uncertain about the role that they choose, which leads them to continue to leave and apply for jobs until they find something that appears to make them feel successful. I also believe employees are influenced to leave their jobs due to the following:
1) Management Culture
Unproductive work environment
Employees not being treated fairly
Lack of team communication & systems
2) Employee Confidence
Fear of making mistakes
Lack of personal job fulfillment
Feeling underprepared for the role
3) New Age Technologies
Instant gratification to move forward/up
Easy access to job boards, recruiters, and hiring managers
Although jobbing hopping is becoming something that more career professionals are practicing, changing jobs too often can create a sense of uncertainty and anxiety. Often, these moves may be made by employees who are less likely to have family and financial responsibilities, however, as they get older the process can begin to wear them down psychologically.
The key point is to try to appreciate the positive things about your current job. It is important to remember to create a long-term career plan based on your goals, strengths, and resources. At iKiola Student Development we can help your student prepare for life after graduation with online coaching and self-guided e-learning courses.
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