A career for life is a thing of the past with the average worker now trying their hand at least ten different jobs spanning four different careers.

Emerging into the job market with a number of roles already under their belts today’s graduates come equipped with an attitude tailored towards career flexibility.

Just look at the rise of career contracting as a preference among skilled professionals and the growth of on-demand work in the gig-economy to see the changing landscape of work.

A recent Forbes article missed the mark when it suggested it was in fact a lack of self-awareness that might drive job hoppers to continue searching for the ‘right fit’.

It’s far more likely to be the complete opposite that spurs go-getters to leap-frog their way up the career ladder.

It’s more, not less awareness, that separates those who pursue a route to the top outside of the security of linear progression.

The antiquated idea that jumping ship leaves a stain against your professional name and that employers will question your value, maturity, and ability to see a project through, is outdated.

Job hopping is no longer taboo. It shows workers have the initiative to put themselves in the driving seat and navigate their way to higher salaries, wider skillsets, and broader expertise.

That said, a bar still exists on a minimum stint at a company that guarantees a recruiter doesn’t raise an eyebrow when pouring over a CV. Inconsistent short periods at a company under six months will still flash a candidate up as a risky investment.

One thing that doesn’t need debating is that the rise in job hopping reflects the glut of opportunities out there in a healthy recruitment market.

via Sonovate (www.sonovate.com)