A NEW job does not always mean moving ahead of the curve. There are times when a shift in loyalties can boomerang, but moving out again is not the only option, says Devina Sengupta.
1 Gain Clarity “A lot of people do not know what they are looking for—whether it is money or the thrills of a job. But once they get clarity about that, they should go for it,” says a Bangalorebased senior coach and consultant. Candidates should take a skill-gap analysis test to find out what drives them and the kind of roles that will further their ambitions.
2 Meet the Manager The risk of losing credibility runs high, but if the job description explained is different from the work one ends up doing, a meeting with the manager to sort out the differences in perception should help.
3 Give Job Some Time A quick move is acceptable if the resume shows that the person has stayed on for four or more years in his previous companies. However, if there is a shift every two years, then chances of getting another job get jeopardized. “Companies are willing to accept bad choices but there should be stability in past records, says Kamal Karanth, MD, Kelly Services. He suggests giving the new job at least a year if possible as it could simply be a transition phase.
4 Prepare for Next Job It will be a colossal mistake to jump into another job in haste just to get out of the current one. The candidate should take skill tests, and should map out all organizations to see if the role he wants is available and should do reference checks with peers. Karanth says there have been cases where the placed candidates could not adjust to the workplace and were on the lookout again, in which case the companies agreed to place them somewhere else.
5 Do Not Complain There will always be companies that are willing to give a chance to professionals looking to move. But, a company invests time and money in sourcing and training employees, and no matter what the problems are in the current job, speaking ill of the firm and badmouthing them will rule out emerging opportunities.
(The Economic Times, Mumbai, 22-06-2012)
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