{"id":8206,"date":"2020-05-06T17:27:18","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T17:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/5-things-you-should-know-about-job-hopping-8206\/"},"modified":"2023-04-12T10:36:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T05:06:15","slug":"5-things-you-should-know-about-job-hopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/5-things-you-should-know-about-job-hopping\/","title":{"rendered":"5 things you should know about job hopping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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A few decades ago, job-hopping was considered career-suicide. Fast-forward to the today and job-hopping is actually a widely accepted practice that\u2019s often encouraged. Though it\u2019s earned millennials a less-than-stellar reputation with their older peers, switching things up career-wise<\/a> can actually benefit you in the long run. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. You\u2019ll gain a wider skill set<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Given the ever-changing nature of the modern-day workplace, changing your job every few years can be beneficial for you. With technology at the forefront of almost every industry, it\u2019s necessary to keep yourself updated with emerging trends and practices to maintain your relevance. While a company training or external courses can help you to upgrade, picking up critical skills on the job the best way to learn. If you feel you are stagnating in your current job and are no longer able to effectively value-add, a career change might be a good option.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You\u2019ll raise your salary<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


You shouldn\u2019t use just this reason as an excuse to frequently swing from job to job, but joining a new company is a good way to boost your income. If you\u2019ve been in your current role for some time, but a promotion is still not in sight, then it might be time to move to another company. However, be careful not to switch jobs only because of financial enticements. Consider the corporate culture and work environment, too.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. You\u2019ll be a pro team player<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


Being exposed to a variety of working environments will make you more adaptable to different situations. No matter which department you are in, someone with a breadth of experience can often assimilate quicker. You\u2019ll also become adept at navigating contentious social situations, a key skill in being a resourceful team member.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You\u2019ll know more people<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


This one is a no-brainer \u2013 naturally, the more jobs you have, the more people you\u2019ll know.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you climb the corporate ladder, being acquainted with the right people could be the key to clinching that job opening<\/a> you\u2019ve had your eye on. Do note that you must have worked alongside your colleagues for a considerable amount of time to build a robust network, so don\u2019t make hasty career moves, and don\u2019t burn bridges when leaving one workplace for another.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. You\u2019ll find your ideal working environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n


After having worked in a couple of different jobs, you\u2019ll begin to notice that you prefer some types of professional environments over others.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll quickly discover if you live for the thrill of a fast-paced day, or if you prefer things to be slow and steady; if you like your boss to be hands-on or if you value your independence. Either way, after having spent time in a number of corporate situations, you\u2019ll know which working style you thrive in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, don\u2019t get into the habit of leaving a job you enjoy just because you\u2019ve been there for two years \u2013 if you like the work, the environment, the colleagues and are feeling fulfilled, there\u2019s no reason to jump ship. Stay, and see just how far you can go.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A few decades ago, job-hopping was considered career-suicide. Fast-forward to the today and job-hopping is actually a widely accepted practice that\u2019s often encouraged. Though it\u2019s earned millennials a less-than-stellar reputation with their older peers, switching things up career-wise can actually benefit you in the long run. Here\u2019s how: 1. You\u2019ll gain a wider skill set […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-8206","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-second-career-options"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8206"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8206\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16887,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8206\/revisions\/16887"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foundit.sg\/career-advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}