Job-hopping has become the most common thing for employees, particularly for employees in the age group 22-35. Our survey reveals that more than 85% of the people in this age group feel sticking with a particular organization for more than 3 years is “uncool”. Organizations are no longer sure how long an employee will stay with them.

There is no particular reason why people hop jobs. Most people hop jobs just for the sake of it. However, reasons such as bigger organization, better pay, greater challenges make people ho jobs frequently. Keep the following points in mind if you are a frequent/incorrigible job hopper.

o       Do not leave an organization just for the sake of it. Think twice before taking a decision. You will have difficulties facing other interviews. Also, frequent job-hopping reflects badly on your later career, particularly when you move to senior level positions where organizations want candidates with commitment. You may be brilliant but a consistent track record of building organizations and contributing are more important.

o       Keep in mind that a few years of experience in one organization surely matters. If you hop jobs without contributing effectively to a single organization, it becomes difficult to gain the confidence of other organizations. Gain decent experience in a particular organization, contribute effectively and then hop.

o       Before hopping jobs, make sure you reach a particular position in an organization. This is important because you will have the skills and the experience to rise faster in other organizations.

o       When you are hopping jobs frequently, remember that the new organization will not believe you completely. They may take you because you are brilliant but will not hesitate to fire you at the slightest instance of under performance. There is no sympathy because they might get people as good as you, if not better.