Should you be loyal to your company?
24 October 2008
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Staying with the same company: is it a sign of lack of ambition? Not necessarily.
Executives under 35 are the ones who change companies the most, thanks to a job market more open to their profiles (source: Apec 2004 study). But over ten years - between 1993 and 2003 - it is clear that the vast majority of executives remained loyal to their company (4% changed in 2003), particularly once they passed 40 and worked in a large company or the public sector. For them, the choice of mobility is primarily internal, especially when it comes with certain advantages: salary increase, more responsibilities, a larger team to manage... Other employees, often the least qualified and at the beginning of their careers, move by force of circumstances. This is particularly the case in the hotel and restaurant industry, construction and commerce.
Remaining loyal to your company under certain conditions. According to Apec, "this low external mobility over ten years does not necessarily mean that executives lack ambition: professional development is important to them (promotion, remuneration, autonomy) but it takes place within their company, provided that the latter meets their expectations. Otherwise, they are more ready than the average executive to consider changing companies in the near future, perhaps aware that a lack of mobility can disadvantage their professional career."
Moving, yes, but how? Make yourself known, do not hesitate to contact managers of sectors that interest you, or to tell them that you would like to work for them... Including within your current company. A change of position or sector can be particularly beneficial for your career. It is also a beneficial trigger in terms of personal balance. Like a breath of fresh air...
Posted on October 24, 2008
France5 Emploi
Executives under 35 are the ones who change companies the most, thanks to a job market more open to their profiles (source: Apec 2004 study). But over ten years - between 1993 and 2003 - it is clear that the vast majority of executives remained loyal to their company (4% changed in 2003), particularly once they passed 40 and worked in a large company or the public sector. For them, the choice of mobility is primarily internal, especially when it comes with certain advantages: salary increase, more responsibilities, a larger team to manage... Other employees, often the least qualified and at the beginning of their careers, move by force of circumstances. This is particularly the case in the hotel and restaurant industry, construction and commerce.
Remaining loyal to your company under certain conditions. According to Apec, "this low external mobility over ten years does not necessarily mean that executives lack ambition: professional development is important to them (promotion, remuneration, autonomy) but it takes place within their company, provided that the latter meets their expectations. Otherwise, they are more ready than the average executive to consider changing companies in the near future, perhaps aware that a lack of mobility can disadvantage their professional career."
Moving, yes, but how? Make yourself known, do not hesitate to contact managers of sectors that interest you, or to tell them that you would like to work for them... Including within your current company. A change of position or sector can be particularly beneficial for your career. It is also a beneficial trigger in terms of personal balance. Like a breath of fresh air...
Posted on October 24, 2008
France5 Emploi
