Job hopper dos and don'ts!

Here are things you must keep in mind if your resume looks more like the central railway map with a halt at every station!

1. Don't change jobs for a meagre increase in salary (a few thousands), unless it is absolutely critical to your health.

2. Don't ever make the reason for your change of job seem trivial or unnecessary, but a rational conscious decision taken with caution.

3. At an interview, justify every career move in a rational way when asked.

4. Don't drop out jobs from your resume that you think will convey a negative impression. Highlight the positive outcome of each job shift. Masking your resume doesn't really help.

5. Always make a cost-benefit analysis of working with your present employer vis-a-vis working with the future one. The points to focus on are: money, designation, growth opportunities, work hours, work environment, etc.

If four or more are in favour of your new job, you can safely quit.

6. If you have hopped for positive reasons, highlight the achievements, the experience gained with the exposure, the personal and professional growth achieved, and employers will be more than eager to take you in.

7. Never belittle or defame your previous employer or your company and you mark them as the reason for your leaving the job. This attitude reflects lack of professionalism.

And, finally, remember: you can't keep hopping all your life!