Today, I am feeling quite comfortable while writing about "Job Hopping", the point is why should I be so
comfortable in writing an article on 'Job Hopping'? It is as I have hoped for
more than 12 times in 35 Years, three Public based and others private based.
Once upon a time in the professional era more than about 20 years behind, job hopping was
considered to be a sin in an organizations and as disloyal, and even as a
"Career Suicide" among family members. Although it was quite true
during the previous job-era, yet managing risks and the growing skills in
technical sectors was a special advantage especially for those who were
enriched in skills had many options to go on.
The ideology of Poly Skills
(Multi-skilled human resource) was not very much developed between 1970s and
1980s. It was since the time "Electronics and Computers" penetrated
in technology, and that globalization blossomed, the need of Poly-Skills was
experienced.
According to me, 'Job
hopping' is suitable for those who are into technology, for instance, it allows
them the opportunity to gain valuable technical knowledge in different
environments and cultures. This can be more common for those specializing in
development, telecommunication, Information and Technology and/or Project Management. While job hopping has a negative
aspect; this is more about a resource providing value to a company, and then
realizing there is nothing more to learn in that environment. In order to keep
their skills fresh, it is necessary for technologists to remain current in a
highly competitive market. Job hopping is more common with employees that are
less tenured, and feel confident in their skills to be able to move on without
destructing their borders, and can add value immediately in a new opportunity.
In today's employment world it is quite
considerable with 'Job-hops'. The perspective view is that, remaining in a
particular job for a very long time becomes a past, and to some extent
employers consider that if one has not changed a job, then he or she does not
seem to have other skills. Such employees only remain as loyal servants to the
company according to employers.
The story of "Once upon a time" work 25 to 30 years in
an organization, take a pension or fund and walk off happily has passed away
through its era. Today the trends have been very specific, and are knowledge, performance
and skill based. These trends have obviously penetrated even in Public
sectors of India.
Remember employers need, not only knowledge based or a skilled based or a
performance based human resource, but is also looking humbly for all these in
one candidate (employee). Thus, the employee is evaluated on the basis of
knowledge, skill, and performance.
Employees having adequate skills, knowledge and
performance potential should not be afraid to take risks of hopping jobs;
however the job hop should be substantially facilitating and benefiting one’s
pocket.
Remember
a change should always be for a positively good cause.
Thanks a lot.
Girish Kulkarni,
CEO-Real Minds.Com,
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