If you’re not careful, job hopping can be an opportunity killer. But with the right approach, you can work a variety of positions that will allow you to build skills without getting bored, and make yourself even more attractive to employers.
Easily bored? Comfortable with change? Like going new places and meeting new people? Consider contract opportunities. Contract positions allow you to stay on the move if you choose, or shop until you find the right fit.
Contract jobs look better on your resume than showing an employment gap due to quitting your previous job. With contracting, your actual employer is the contracting agency. On your resume, it looks like you are working for just one employer while you’re contracted out to various companies. This gives you a variety of work experiences with the appearance of stability.
Working for a firm that places professionals into project-based opportunities can turn a perceived negative – job hopping – into a positive. Consider the desirable qualities you have that many professionals do not.
Adaptability. One of an employer’s biggest challenges is dealing with people who are resistant to change. They will be eager to hire someone who will never say, “But, we’ve always done it this way!”
Up-to-date skills. When you are constantly proving yourself to new employers, your skills must be on point, or the company will simply roll you off the project. Employers know that contract employees never stagnate.
Ambition. This may not be the case for everyone, but if you consistently take jobs that are a bit of a stretch for you, you just might bounce yourself right up the ladder. Conversely, workers who stay in one position too long are frequently passed over for promotion.
When you consider what you want from your career and make the right decisions, you can excel professionally as a job hopper.
If you’d like to learn what opportunities may be out there for someone of your skills and experience, contact the experts at The Squires Group. We help talented professionals create the kind of career that suits them best – whether they crave variety or stability. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, contact one of our recruiting specialists today.
