Is Job Hopping Still a Red Flag?
Thousand Oaks, CA - October 11, 2021
The word "job-hopping" has been used to describe someone who changes jobs frequently. Employers used to believe that there must be something wrong with an employee who jumps from job to job. However, this mindset has changed over the years. Job hopping is not as scrutinized as it used to be, and there are many reasons why someone has had multiple jobs. Your
local recruitment agency Express Thousand Oaks will be providing some of these reasons below.
First, maybe you had a string of layoffs, or there were policies that made it difficult for you to do your job. Maybe, the leadership style just wasn't a good fit for you, or perhaps the company was bought out by another firm, causing a lot of turnovers. It's also possible that someone was at a company for many years and enjoyed the work so much they didn't want to leave. However, as the company grew or changed, their role evolved, and it no longer matched the person's skill set. Each of these scenarios can result in an employee changing jobs and does not necessarily mean that they are unreliable or poor candidates for a new position.
Although companies are becoming less concerned about how many jobs someone has had, there are some instances where it could automatically be perceived as a red flag. For example, if you've had multiple jobs in the last year, it could make hiring managers question why. You need to be prepared to be honest in an interview and explain why you changed jobs so often. Just be sure and follow up with the opportunities such changes gave you to grow in your professional career.
Are you searching for a new job? Contact your local staffing agency , Express in Thousand Oaks, to speak to an employment professional today!
Express Employment Professionals of Thousand Oaks, CA
600 Hampshire Rd, Suite 100
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
(805) 418-1111
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