Job Hoppers: Advice Before & After You Hop
By: Debra Wheatman
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There are many old adages associated with career success. One that remains true is, "Better to have a job to get a job." Candidates who are employed fare much better when job searching. In fact, the longer you are out of work, the more difficult to find work. Recently, Bullhorn Reach conducted a survey of 1,500 recruiters. Recruiters were asked to name the "single biggest obstacle" for a candidate. 39% surveyed named job hopping, 31% stated being unemployed for more than one year, and 28% said that gaps in employment history were the biggest obstacle. Those numbers prove that there is validity in this particular adage. In fact, Bullhorn's survey-based report shared that 36% of recruiters felt that it would be difficult to place a candidate who has been unemployed between six months and a year. Would a candidate out of work for more than one year become unemployable? Is this news surprising to you? It is not surprising to most career advisors and recruiters. Let's get personal. How does this relate to YOU? If you are thinking of quitting before you have a new job, consider that decision very carefully. Unless you are in an unsafe setting or working for a company performing unlawful acts, you probably can find a way to persevere until you have a new job. If you have issues with your career history or have been laid-off, here is some advice to help improve your chances. Got Gaps?
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Debra Wheatman, CPRW, CPCC is the founder and owner of Careers Done Write a professional branding and marketing company. Debra's company provides full-service career consulting and writing services to help clients stand out in a hyper-competitive environment to secure interviews and ultimately offers of full-time employment. She may be reached directly via her site at careersdonewrite.com. Follow Debra's social media Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. |
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