Is 1 year long enough to work somewhere if it does not pay enough or do other HR departments look down on that? What if you had perfect attendance for that year?
2006-07-11 06:14:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Work as long as you please. As long you have a good enough reason no decent HR department is going to have a knee-jerk reaction and not hire you just because a job wasn't the right fit.
2006-07-11 06:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lmeister 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 year is long enough to stay in a job with low pay. You should have been looking for another job while employed even if only to find out what else is out there that need your skills and knowledge. If you find other job then tell them that you believe you are capable of better or more responsibilities and better pay. HR appreciate ambitious, go-getters, goal-oriented people, but you have to prove that you really are better than what your present employer think you are and deserve better pay. I advice not to quit your job until you find what you are looking for, learn everything you can and add these to your resume.
2006-07-11 13:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dolores M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Well, I stayed a little over a year. About 14 months. It really depends..I think a year is reasonable..especially if there is limited career growth or you do not get along with your manager. Pay should be somewhat of a factor..but I think pay potential is more important. HR people will probably ask you why you sought to leave the job, but as long as you give a reasonable answer such as lack of career growth, I think you should be fine.
2006-07-11 13:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a year is good, but don't quit and look for a new job. have another one lined up and ready to go.
give at least a 2 week notice. this will feel awkward to come to work for 2 more weeks after you told them you are quitting....but its the way things are.
the new HR department will see the 2 week notice as being responsible and they know that you'll do the same for them as you're doing for your current employer.
just don't bash the old company...if money is the only reason you're going, let the new company know how much you like working (ppl like pleasant coworkers) but unfortunately you just can't make ends meet on their salary and they're not able to offer you more. you can put anything in a good light...its all how you say it.
2006-07-11 13:29:46 · answer #4 · answered by ladylawyer26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you don't move around too much it's ok. Look for a job that appeals to you, most of the listings will tell you if they want prior experience and how much of it. In the interview they will most likely ask you why you are looking for a change, be honest. Also, talk to your current employer, it might motivate them to give you a raise.
2006-07-11 13:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay until you've learned all there is to learn. The next job should be a giant step up, based on your newly acquired knowledge. Good Luck!
2006-07-11 13:19:34 · answer #6 · answered by Bec 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the other job asks tell them you need more money be honest plus normally they don't care as long as you weren't fired.
2006-07-11 13:28:32 · answer #7 · answered by hot_mommie00 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋