What should you do if you've changed jobs several times in the past few years and are starting to become a job jumper? Hiring companies tend to get suspicious when they see people who change jobs frequently so you should nip this in the bud before accepting another job and then having to quit this one as well. If you've been unable to progress in companies you've worked for, you need to figure out exactly why. Do you have employee performance reviews from these companies that you can refer to or can you get some feedback from your former managers as to why you weren't promoted? If you simply got bored in each position, you'll need to ask yourself what it was specifically that bored you and when you first started feeling bored. For the future, start by thinking about what interests you and what you can see yourself doing in the long term in your career. Think about what specifically bothered you about the jobs you've held up until now so you can avoid being in the same position again. When interviewing for jobs, make sure you ask the right questions. Remember that job interviews are a two-way street: you're trying to sell yourself to the company but they should also be selling themselves and the job to you. Before you accept a new job, ask the hiring manager what the career path is for the position you're interviewing for. They should be able to describe where you could see yourself going next and you can decide if this is something that interests you. Also make sure that you fully understand all the skills that you'll apply in the position and fully understand the job responsibilities to ensure it's a role you'd be happy with. Finally, carefully consider the company you're planning on joining next. Some companies (ie. very small ones) might leave you with few options to progress while others might be better suited to offering you upward mobility. |
