Job-Hopping. Here are 4 steps to break it.
Job-hopping has become more common in the last few years. 43% of millennials plan to leave their jobs within two years.
There is an array of reasons why someone job hops. More than often, they don’t know what they want, leading to not being prepared for the challenges ahead of them. There is a lot of sigma around whether job hopping is a good or bad thing. If you can justify your reason for leaving, then it can be a positive thing. But some employers still consider it as a negative manner.
Here are four steps to try and break this habit.
Two-year rule
Make sure that you are mentally prepared to stay at least two years within the company before you leave.
Why? You learn to deal with the challenges. If you job-hop too often or leave because you’re not prepared for the challenges, you don’t learn from them. It can take up to a year to properly know the ins and outs of a company. Then a further year before you become productive enough to add value to a company. This timeframe can vary from person to person but it’s a rough guide.
Learn to be stable
Many companies will provide training and usually already have a training program. Although they aren’t willing to give this to any starter. They will need to be confident that you want to invest in the company.
The reasoning is simple they want someone who will contribute to the company. If you are constantly job-hopping it sends a signal that you are not stable yet or ready for commitment.
Companies will invest in people who see their career goals in line with the company goals.
Know what you want
One of the best ways to stop job-hopping in know what you want. Once you know that you’ll have a focus on the pursuit of your career goals.
This is easier said than done especially if you are starting your career. If you are interested in other industries or roles, then plan to find out more about these.
This is where networking becomes your best friend. Ask people from your network about expectations of a company or the position that they’re in. They may not have all the answers, but you will be able to get an idea.
Make learning a key goal
Find a company that is willing to train their employees. Especially if you are at the start of your career find a company that with invest in your training in the long term. If they have structured training programs join them. Learning the relevant skills and knowledge in that industry will give you a leg up on your competition.
These skills and knowledge you learn will contribute to your career success in the long term.
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