When is the right time to switch jobs?

When considering a job switch, too many candidates overemphasize what they get on the start date of their new job – a title, location, company name and compensation package.

Is it a good idea to change jobs?

If the “Daily Grind” is getting you down, you should consider some short fixes but changing jobs should be just one of your options. The big problem for most job-seekers is that when given an offer there is usually not enough information available to make a full long-term career assessment.

What’s the problem with looking for a new job?

The big problem for most job-seekers is that when given an offer there is usually not enough information available to make a full long-term career assessment. This is largely the fault of the company, hiring manager and recruiter involved in the process.

What’s the best reason to leave a job?

Leaving a job to minimize pain should not be the primary reason for accepting another job. This idea is captured in the Job-Seeker’s Decision Grid. The bottom half of the grid represents the reasons why people consider switching jobs.

Do you need to know why you want to switch jobs?

“Many times people think the grass will be greener, but it’s not,” says Jessica Sweet, a career transition coach in the Boston area. To make sure you’re really moving to a better place, you first have to know for sure why you want to leave, she says.

When do you know it’s time to change jobs?

Consider changing jobs when the intrinsic negatives outweigh the positives. Quickly review the descriptions of the four categories. There is no question that if your job is “Going Nowhere” it’s time to change jobs.

Is it right or wrong to change jobs?

Neither choice is right or wrong. But too often, I see professionals making choices without doing the harder, important internal work to clarify what they really want and need. Once they do, they make their decisions whether to stay or go with significantly more confidence and less stress.

Which is the best company to switch jobs?

The idea is that if you’re a valuable employee, the company wants to get as many years as they can out of your career — and those years may not all be in a row. Companies like Davita Healthcare, Yahoo, and KPMG are hiring large numbers of return employees. About 15% of Davita’s hires are people who have worked there before, says Sullivan.