Job Hoppers – Just the FACTS

Job Hoppers have a bad reputation. According to CareerBuilder.com, 43% of employers won’t consider hiring people who change jobs often. Yet, would you rather hire LeBron James for one year or Homer Simpson for 4 years? Here are a few facts to consider before writing off all job hoppers:

• Top Performers: 28 months is the average tenure for 30 year olds with great school and work credentials
• The Norm: 45% of employers expect new college grads to stay less than two years (CareerBuilder.)
• Accepted Practice: 55% of employers have actually hired a job hopper and 32% have come to expect workers to job hop.