Looking for a new job? 3 Tips to Help You Decide

Looking for a new job is a major decision, especially if you’ve been there for under two years.  Many recruiters of past generations felt that leaving a job after a short period of time suggested a lack of commitment and reliability—and some still feel this way.  However, recently recruiters have become increasingly tolerant of job hopping, given the person has a valid reason for doing so.  Here are 3 tips to help you decide whether it’s time to move on to a new position.


1.       No job is perfect, but you don’t have to be unhappy.  While the weak economy may make things a little more difficult in this regard, you should have more good days than bad.  Before you go looking for a new job, however, you may want to ask your supervisor for some new projects or a different role.  After that, it may be time to start searching.

2.       Every opportunity will teach you something new.  Even if you didn’t want to leave your previous position, you can still learn something about yourself or about a new skill from a different opportunity.  You learn what you do like and what you don’t like so that you can make a better decision next time.

3.       Company culture is very important.  It’s great if you like your responsibilities, but if you don’t like the company’s values or the employees, you are going to have trouble enjoying your job.  When interviewing, be sure to get a feel for the company’s culture.