by: Kasey Sloan | Business Development Manager
In today’s market, job loyalty is almost considered a double-edge sword. Times have changed, and the days of working for one company throughout your career are over. However, employers do not want to see someone jumping around from company-to-company!
When considering a career move, the first thing a potential employer looks at is a resume and work history. According to CollegeGrad.com, the top criteria employers use when evaluating possible candidates is: #1- educational background, #2- Interviewing skills, and #3- professional experience. When you look at the interview process, your resume can either make or break the chances of getting a face-to-face interview.
According to the Federal Citizen Information Center, people generally change jobs seven to ten time throughout his/her career. This shows company’s career progression and advancement. Employers want to know that an individual was recognized for good work, promoted, or recruited out for an increase in responsibility or pay.
However, companies DO NOT want to see a person who has changed companies over-and-over again. This shows a lack of loyalty to the company and makes them weary of bringing that individual on board, because of fear that they will not stay very long. I would suggest 3-years as a good marker. After three years with a particular company, if you are not promoted, or there is no change in pay or responsibilities, that is probably a good time to move on. Companies generally don’t want to see more than 3 companies on a resume, over a period of 5-years.
The challenge: finding a good balance between gaining a diverse amount of experience to progress your career, and displaying a lack of loyalty to a company.
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