Job hopping: blessing or bane?

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A gap in your resume or an average job tenure of 1.5 years or less would have been a huge red flag for employers in the past. But times have changed. Millennials and Gen Z , who now make up the majority of the workforce, are much more open than previous generations to changing jobs regularly, often earning a reputation as “job-changers.”

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What exactly is job-hopping and why do recent rcs data singapore view it as a positive career move?
It's a popular career strategy that involves moving from one job to another in relatively short periods of time. While it may come as a surprise to some, this trend has its merits and is transforming the way we view career paths.

“Half of Millennials (compared to 60% of non-Millennials) strongly agree that they plan to work at their company within a year. For companies, this suggests that half of their millennial workforce does not see a future with them.” Source: Gallup Study on Millennial Job Change

According to LinkedIn , job-hopping among Gen Z is also at a record high, with Gen Z showing a greater willingness to change jobs than previous generations. Gen Zers are now moving from job to job at a 134% higher rate than they were in 2019, according to LinkedIn data. That compares to rates of 24% higher for Millennials and 4% lower for Boomers.

But why jump from one job to another?
We can give an example. Over the past four years, the average 25-year-old working as a marketing leader has changed roles twice. He has gained vital experience and increased his value to companies with each change. He described job changes as a method of taking control of the direction of his career and said he sees each job change as an adventure that presents new challenges, which helps develop new talent.

Job hopping also gives you the opportunity to grow your network by attending events and meeting potential mentors and collaborators. This networking helps you grow personally and professionally.