Is job hopping bad for one's career? A random search of tech professionals on LinkedIn should quickly dispel that notion, at least among techies. Now, there's new data that indicates job-hopping is just fine with the folks who do the hiring, across most major professions.
The research was conducted through CareerBuilder, which polled more than 5,000 hiring pros and job-seekers. The study found that 55 percent of employers surveyed said they've hired a job-hopper, and 32 percent expect the modern worker to job-hop.
Yes, technology did lead the pack in terms of employers who said they expect workers to job-hop. But other professions weren't far behind. Here's the top 5 list:
- Information Technology – 42 percent
- Leisure & hospitality – 41 percent
- Transportation – 37 percent
- Retail – 36 percent
- Manufacturing – 32 percent
And job-hopping isn't limited to restless youth, the survey showed. "By the age of 35, 25 percent of workers have held five jobs or more. For workers ages 55 and older, 20 percent have held ten jobs or more," CareerBuilder reported.
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Dan Cook
Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.
