by Mr. Narayan Thammaiah, Capillary Technologies...
Todays young
generation of dynamic, qualified, and success-hungry corporate executives is
driven by change. Gone are the days when employees considered it a momen t of
pride to have served in their organisation for over a decade. These days, a
single work experience on the resume is sometimes considered an indication of
professional stagnancy.
The trend among young
professionals nowadays is to stick to an organisation for a maximum period of a
year or two (in some instances even as less as 6 months!) and then switch to
another company.Gen - Z is so obsessed with finding the dream job that they do
not mind extending the time frame for getting a job to long after their graduation
in order to get into an organisation of their choice for a role of their
liking.
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| Mr. Narayan Thammaiah, Capillary Technologies |
However, the nuances
of the job come to the fore only after actually entering the workplace and not
by merely reading the job description.
Is job hopping good
for your career?
While a series of
short stints on a resume might give recruiters the wrong impression about the
integrity of the job seeker, changing jobs frequently can actually prove to be
advantageous in more ways than one.
Good salary hikes..!
This is perhaps the
main reason why people look to frequently switch jobs.
Young executives
desire frequent jumps in their paychecks and this is possible only by moving on
to organisations that offer a higher compensation package and an enhanced role;
Diversified work experience..
Professionals who
change jobs often experience a diverse range of technical & business
environments with access to advanced tools and technologies and new processes.
They not only hone
their individual skills, but also understand & get a feel for a different
business culture, corporate processes and other softer aspects of the
workplace. All of this helps enhance their skills and make them more seasoned
professionals;
More and More
Challenges..!
Employees who switch
jobs are immediately challenged to live up to the expectations of the new role.
This sets into motion a motivational trigger forcing the professional to think
outside of their comfort zone & move to higher levels of performance. A
resume highlighting frequent job changes to higher hierarchical levels serves
as a testimonial to a prospective employer, who probably sees the value-add the
applicant is capable of bringing in to his / her company.
Arguments against job
hopping..!
A majority of
experienced executives will vote in favour of sticking on to one job for a
considerable period of time.
Rightly so,since the
adverse effects of job hopping can be quite disastrous.
Questionable
loyalty...:!
A frequent job hopper
raises doubts in the minds of future employers as to loyalty and dedication
towards the company. Unless the shift is purely due to reasons for career
advancement, a candidate who has changed jobs within a short span of time is
often considered high-risk.
Employers are
hesitant hiring candidates where they can not justify the costs of training and
development, as they are not sure of the staying capacity of the new hire.
Unclear career
ambitions..
Constantly moving
between jobs shows a lack of commitment towards a particular career path.
Employers look for talent that can help them work towards a common
organisational objective.
In the eyes of the
prospective employer, constant job jumps project a negative image of the
employee as one of distrust and indecisiveness. Frequent job changes can also
leave employees disillusioned about their future growth path.
Whether for monetary
reasons or / work satisfaction, professionals need to determine what they want
from their jobs and act accordingly.
About the author..
The author Narayan Thammaiah is VP ( People
Practice) at Capillary Technologies
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