Are You An Easter Bunny?

hoppingLast weekend many of us celebrated Easter.  The stores were full of pictures of brightly decorated baskets and eggs.  The smell of chocolate was pervasive.  Kids were excited about the arrival of the Easter Bunny.  And, invariably we saw signs wishing us a “Hoppy” Easter.  That’s what the Easter Bunny does – he hops.

The question is, do you?  Job hop, I mean.  The number one reason clients reject resumes is job history.  Companies don’t want to hire job hoppers.  They are looking for individuals who bring stability.

How do you prevent yourself from being a job hopper?  Evaluate! Research!  And, then evaluate and do your research!  Your career is a vehicle and you are the driver.  Think before you turn the wheel.  If you don’t like living in a rural area, don’t take a job there.  If you don’t like shift work, don’t take a job that requires it.  If you don’t want to leave family, don’t take a job on the other side of the country.  Most reasons people job hop can be foreseen.  Check into your future employer – is the company financially stable?  Is the company for sale?  Put forth your best effort to make every job change a good career move.  In the long run, you will be greatly rewarded.

Strange advice coming from a recruiter but, don’t be an Easter Bunny!

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