How to know if it's time to change jobs?
7 September 2012
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The start of the school year can be an opportunity for a new professional start. But how can you be sure to make the right decision in a difficult economic context?
Returning to work in September often leads to questioning one's career. Is it good to stay in my current position? Is the grass greener elsewhere? Is it wise to change companies in these times of economic and social uncertainty? Whatever the decision, several factors must be taken into account when considering changing employers.
Among the questions to ask yourself to take stock: Have I reached the end of my learning curve in this position? Where do I see myself in ten years, professionally? Does the position I am targeting fit into this trajectory? It is also important to clearly distinguish what makes your candidacy unique. An essential assessment to meet the growing demands of companies. Because, currently, "we no longer know how many legs to add to the sheep!" says a recruiter.
In fact, for executives, the market is working at almost two speeds. If the company is picky about generalist profiles, it deploys all its charms in the face of a candidate with uncommon expertise. For rare skills, the hiring bonus can jump up to 20-25%. But for others, generalists, it is difficult to hope for better than a 10 to 15% increase. And even then: changing jobs for lower pay is becoming commonplace.
Knowing your worth
To know your worth, you must first carry out a real "benchmarking" of your profile. In the calculation, everything counts: the number of years of experience, training, technical skills, scope of responsibility, managerial capacity, mastery of foreign languages. Similarly, in a job market marked by social plans and cost reduction, conducting a thorough investigation into the health and sustainability of the targeted company is essential.
Another element to integrate when you dream of going to work elsewhere, the decision-making deadlines of recruiters are longer, sometimes doubled. And some headhunters say they have never seen so many breakups during the trial period.
Lexpress.fr
Published on September 7, 2012.
Posted online on September 7, 2012.
Returning to work in September often leads to questioning one's career. Is it good to stay in my current position? Is the grass greener elsewhere? Is it wise to change companies in these times of economic and social uncertainty? Whatever the decision, several factors must be taken into account when considering changing employers.
Among the questions to ask yourself to take stock: Have I reached the end of my learning curve in this position? Where do I see myself in ten years, professionally? Does the position I am targeting fit into this trajectory? It is also important to clearly distinguish what makes your candidacy unique. An essential assessment to meet the growing demands of companies. Because, currently, "we no longer know how many legs to add to the sheep!" says a recruiter.
In fact, for executives, the market is working at almost two speeds. If the company is picky about generalist profiles, it deploys all its charms in the face of a candidate with uncommon expertise. For rare skills, the hiring bonus can jump up to 20-25%. But for others, generalists, it is difficult to hope for better than a 10 to 15% increase. And even then: changing jobs for lower pay is becoming commonplace.
Knowing your worth
To know your worth, you must first carry out a real "benchmarking" of your profile. In the calculation, everything counts: the number of years of experience, training, technical skills, scope of responsibility, managerial capacity, mastery of foreign languages. Similarly, in a job market marked by social plans and cost reduction, conducting a thorough investigation into the health and sustainability of the targeted company is essential.
Another element to integrate when you dream of going to work elsewhere, the decision-making deadlines of recruiters are longer, sometimes doubled. And some headhunters say they have never seen so many breakups during the trial period.
Lexpress.fr
Published on September 7, 2012.
Posted online on September 7, 2012.
