by Angela Copeland | Jun 27, 2016 | Advice, Change, Negotiating, Newsletter, Salary
You probably already know. There’s an ongoing debate going on. It’s growing as workplace philosophies continue to evolve.
This is the question. How long should you stay at your current employer?
If you leave too soon, your next employer will think you job hop. They may think you have a problem with commitment. Perhaps you’ve been fired before. Or, maybe they’ll assume you don’t get along well with others. You definitely won’t be someone they’ll want to invest their company resources into.
That’s true, right?
Not necessarily. Staying at a job too long may send signs you never even thought of. Your future hiring manager may think you’re the kind of person who doesn’t challenge yourself to grow. They may assume that your skills are rusty. They may wonder what’s wrong with you… (Yes, what’s wrong with you.)
In today’s job market, it’s not unusual to switch jobs every three to five years. In fact, many hiring managers appreciate someone with multiple companies on their resume.
Here are a few of the positive perceptions hiring managers have about employees who transition between different companies:
- This person has a diverse skill set of knowledge
- This person is a real go-getter
- This person knows how to work well in many different environments
- This person has many industry contacts
- This person is self motivated
Don’t get me wrong, this perception varies by industry. In certain industries, it is more important to change frequently while in other industries, staying for a long time can be valued. But, overall, it’s becoming more and more expected that you change frequently. In fact, people hold more than ten different jobs in their lifetime today.
And, do you know what’s more? The data suggests that employees who stay at companies longer than two years get paid 50% less over the course of their lifetime.
50% – that earning figure sounds crazy! Well, until you think of how hard it is to negotiate a good raise within your company. Where do you think all the raises are going to? They’re going to outside candidates the company is trying to lure in.
So, what’s holding you back? Do you think your boss is eventually going to recognize your brilliance (one day)? Do you feel under-qualified to take another job? Are you afraid of the interview process? Are you convinced there are no good jobs out there?
Or, are you sure that someone is going to appreciate your long term commitment?
If this is your strategy, I hate to break it to you, but it may not work. In fact, it could backfire in a big way.
Imagine you live in a small city where you’re known for doing a particular kind of work for a certain company. You’ve earned respect for many years working at the same place. Then, you decide that you want to pick up and move to someplace bigger — maybe New York or LA.
And, all of the sudden, that longevity and respect don’t take you as far. You may just look like someone who’s comfortable… complacent… not committed to growth. You may have become someone with a tiny network of contacts.
Of course, the length of time truly varies by the type of profession you’re in. But, keep that in mind when your great uncle (who has never worked a day in your field) starts to give you a hard time about job hopping. These relatives will often scare you with stories about the unknown. They talk about the possibility of failure, of being laid off, and of losing your health insurance.
But really, you’re at risk anywhere you go. Jobs today are not a guarantee. But, if you do switch periodically, you will diversify your skill set – and your professional network. And, you will create a bigger safety net for yourself than you started with.
I hope these tips have helped you. Visit CopelandCoaching.com to find more tips to improve your job search. If I can be of assistance to you, don’t hesitate to reach out to me here.
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Happy hunting!
Angela Copeland
@CopelandCoach
by Angela Copeland | Jun 27, 2016 | Job Posting
GoPro is seeking a Director of Localization in San Mateo, CA.
GoPro is searching for an experienced leader to become the Director of Localization based out of our San Mateo office. The ideal candidate will make use of their previous experience working across disparate departments and disciplines — ranging from software, firmware, marketing and ecommerce, to training, tech support and QA — to develop best practices and drive standardization, scalability and speed across the organization.
The Director of Localization will be responsible to establish effective processes and tools and build a seamless localization operation which maps to continuous development cycles across multiple disciplines. This person will be responsible to driving results at the execution level while also focusing at localization from a higher perspective. This is your opportunity to architect and solve unique internationalization and localization challenges and make a difference to ensure GoPro’s products reach a wide and global audience in multiple languages seamlessly and successfully.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the GoPro website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 27, 2016 | Job Posting
Fender is seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain Planning in Scottsdale, AZ.
The Vice President of Global Supply Chain is responsible for strategically directing and executing the global Sales and Operations Planning process for the global FMIC business, resulting in the company’s ability to maximize sales and profits while effectively managing inventory across the global distribution network. This role will work across Sales and Marketing Management to determine manufacturing and off-shore manufacturing production requirements through the development and execution of supply requirements and fulfillment strategies for all FMIC supply sources while meeting the business inventory goals. As a leader of FMIC’s Global Supply Chain team, this role is responsible for establishing the strategic direction focused on improving responsiveness to customer demands through the optimization of capacity resources, working cross-functionally with FMIC Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Procurement and Quality, Finance, Marketing and Sales departments with the goals of maximizing supply source output, customer fill-rates and inventory turns.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Fender website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 26, 2016 | Job Posting
Smith & Nephew is seeking a Marketing Manager in Memphis, TN.
Responsible and accountable for management and growth of assigned product line(s) worldwide. Develops and implements marketing plan strategies and objectives through Smith & Nephew internal personnel and externally through Smith & Nephew global distribution network.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Smith & Nephew website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 25, 2016 | Job Posting
Amazon is seeking a Global Partner Solutions Architect – Big Data Specialist at a Virtual Location.
This is an ideal role for someone who has experience working for a global systems integrator or large consulting firm. In this role you will advise and develop the technical capabilities of our partners so they can be successful in the cloud. Working with these large partners is a team effort that will require influence and coordination with many stakeholders. The ability to handle complex relationships and work in a team environment is a key requirement.
In this role you will develop and deliver proof-of-concept projects, technical workshops, and support implementation projects. These partner engagements will focus on customer solutions such as HPC, batch data processing, Big Data and Business intelligence. This role will specifically focus on Data processing capabilities and helping our customers and partners to remove the constraints that prevent our customers from leveraging their data to develop business insights.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Amazon website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 24, 2016 | Job Posting
ServiceMaster is seeking a Brand Strategist in Memphis, TN.
Responsibilities:
1. Implements campaign analysis and performs forecasting for marketing to achieve sales objectives.
Draws conclusions and makes recommendations based on campaign analysis.
2. Manages external vendor relationships as needed.
3. Leads and manages marketing projects, including planning, budget and status reporting.
4. Monitors and analyzes metrics and outcomes of marketing programs.
5. Tracks and reports on budget for assigned programs.
6. Suggests, develops, and implements tests and mail strategies for assigned programs.
7. Project management for assigned programs.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the ServiceMaster website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 24, 2016 | Job Posting
TOMS is seeking a Vice President of Global Logistics and Distribution in Los Angeles, CA.
This executive will be responsible for overall strategic direction, management and performance of TOMS’s global finished goods logistics network, which currently includes the shipping, warehousing, and distribution of all finished product to other sites; the outsourced European Distribution Center located in The Netherlands; the outsourced United States Distribution Center in California; the outsourced Distribution Center in Canada; and warehouses for the giveaway products in multiple locations. As the international business grows, additional locations are expected to be added. The Vice President will manage relationships with key business partners, including internal stakeholders, 3PL providers and other external providers, and develop and execute logistics strategies to drive the business and accelerate growth.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the TOMS website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 23, 2016 | Job Posting
Eventbrite is seeking a Vice President of Customer Success in San Francisco, CA.
As the VP of Customer Success, you will lead our global customer success experiences, ranging from on-boarding, support, services, adoption, retention and renewals. Customer Success is absolutely vital to our long-term profitability–we are successful when our customers receive massive value from our service.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Eventbrite website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 23, 2016 | Job Posting
FedEx is seeing a Senior Manager of Safety Health & Fire Prevention in Memphis, TN.
To manage, lead, plan, organize, direct and control a staff of safety managers and safety professionals ensuring safe operations which include but is not limited to vehicle, facility, worker, dangerous goods, ADFWP, ramp operations and fire prevention. Consults with officers and directors to ensure implementation and compliance of a comprehensive safety program. Ensures 365/24/7 coverage and response to customer needs and serious incidents.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the FedEx website.
by Angela Copeland | Jun 22, 2016 | Job Posting
Wright Medical is seeking a Director of IT Governance and Compliance in Memphis, TN.
Director IT Governance and Compliance role is responsible for managing and coordinating all IT governance and compliance activities, enterprise wide. SOX 404 compliance is a significant part of the responsibilities and requires in depth knowledge of SOC compliance requirements. This role also directs the IT strategic planning process, with the IT product portfolio as focus.
To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Wright Medical website.
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