I have had three jobs in the last 3 years.

8 Comments

1. AnonymousApril 23,2024 at 12:19PM UTC

   See, this is my third job since college and I am about to finish my first year here. I understand your situation because I am in the exact same one. But I feel that any new job you take up will have its set of challenges. You might regret leaving the comfort of your current job.

   I am persuing online courses on Coursera to feel alive and get out of stagnancy. It adds certificates to my CV and content for my Linkedin. Try to stay for this second year and make your CV better.

   TLDR: If there are no active problems in your current job, stay and make your CV sharper.

2. AnonymousApril 23,2024 at 12:36PM UTC

   Not sure your age or experience level but this is a very common challenge for newer members of the work force. In other aspects of life like school, a year is a long time. At minimum you’d be starting new classes or programs in that time. So it can seem like you need to get out to do something new for work too. However, careers are longer marathons. I would encourage you to find other ways to boost your resume in this time as another poster mentioned. Think online educational courses, leadership programs, or a local volunteer organization. There are lots of ways to get a challenge, grow your skills and keep building the resume that are not just a new job. If you have a good job and you’re happy, try to stick it out for a second year.

3. AnonymousApril 23,2024 at 12:48PM UTC

   Especially post-COVID, there has been a lot of upheaval in the job market. If prior to this you had at least 3-5 year tenures at multiple jobs I doubt anyone will question you on this. Or if you are just starting out your career, trying different things is not uncommon. The key thing is positioning it appropriately: You don't want to complain about a prior role or indicate that you'll quit if you don't get a promotion every year. Instead, convey that you're looking for a long-term situation at a company where you can grow your career during interviews, and provide specific reasons why prospective employers qualify.

4. AnonymousApril 23,2024 at 1:42PM UTC

   I would call the first two short term contracts and stick to highlights the current job as something you've outgrown.

5. AnonymousApril 23,2024 at 1:56PM UTC

   If you are early in your career, this is part of the normal growing career process. You aren't expected to land a role the first time that you will work the rest of your life anymore. Moving on for more money/experience is a normal part of the early career process. If you are later in your career, the COVID-19 disruptions caused a lot of turnover due to remote/onsite requirements and companies laying off staff, so with the contract job and another job of just a year, it shouldn't hurt too much to start looking again now, especially if you are below the industry salary standard.

6. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 3:54PM UTC

   The time spans are over 6 months and less than 6 months is the red flag for job hopping. Have your jobs been in the same field or multiple? I’ve had more jobs than you within the last 3 years. I just had a successful interview. Recently with a career shift and studying for certifications I’ve been able to brand myself well. It’s about the story you are telling. My explanation for my plans to leave a current job has to do with the fact that it was presented as entry level I. My field. I could advance in this job it feels more limiting. The main skills that would be advanced are sales rather than the other main skills of that profession. My explanation has been received well in recent interviews so my advice is to really point out what sort of growth you are looking for and express how the job descriptions for the positions you’re applying for match those growth needs.

7. AnonymousApril 24,2024 at 8:53PM UTC

   Land a new job BEFORE you give notice at your current job!! I was blessed to have perfect timing and gave old job notice the day after I was hired for the new job.

8. AnonymousApril 25,2024 at 4:57PM UTC

   Just as you did here. If you are a high achiever and can show your productivity to a prospective new employer do so in the interview. Let them know that the role you are in no longre affords you the challenges to grow your skills and expertise and that you want to be more impactful in a place where there is upward mobility. Then talk about where you want to go but not so much that you talk past the role they want to hire you for. It is often that folks go to a new place and the company growth does not keep up with their own personal growth, share that too.

   I would also say that speaking to your current manager and letting them know you want more could perhaps give you what you want by staying there.