Advice for a Job Hopper?

Question

Okay so I graduated from college in 2005 with a degree in HIGH DEMAND, but upon graduation the market was kinda slow

I took my first job because I REALLY needed the money and it didnt turn out so well, I quit after 3 months

I found another job with a bit more responsibilty and training but I quit there after 10 months because there was no growth potential

I am in my current job now for 6 months and I am very happy with what I do, the environment, growth potential etc but I am not getting paid what I deserve. I know everyone says this but seriously when you are the head of a whole dept in a company you should be making MORE than 30K a year in the North East!!!!

Anyway I am receieving emails from head hunters left and right about jobs paying TWICE as much as I make now doing the EXACT same thing, I just dont know what to do.

I want to take on the other jobs but I dont want to mess up my already shaky resume

I have only been working professionally since 2005

My degree is in Food and Nutrition I can work for the FDA USDA Major Food Companies Pharmaceuticals etc. I can do anything from Marketing to quality asurance. It's a very flexible degree with few people going into the field each year so it is in high demand

Answer 1

Job hopping is a common trait these days.

Companies are no longer loyal to their employees, and the employees are now retaliating by looking out for number one as well.

The work place has changed from Mutualism, to Parasitism, to Mutual Parasitism, in other words, the company and the employee now simply use eachother for what they can get now, and move on.

Its kind of expected. Id say, dont worry so much about the resume, and take the money now. I know I would leave my current company immediatley for even a 10% raise.

Answer 2

It sucks being a job hopper, but you have every legitimate reason to do that especially when you're the head of the department. Your reason is simply, because you have to make a living and another company can offer you a more reasonable salary for the job you do. Plus, you wouldn't want to stick with a company which can't afford to pay you more.

Answer 3

If headhunters are coming to you with legitimate opportunities, it shouldn't be a problem. They've already seen your resume and they'll know how to present you to potential employers so that they know that before they ever meet you.

When submitting resumes, always provide a cover letter that explains your work history. When you develop your resume, list your skills and experience first, then "Relevant Job History" with just company name, address, title, and dates.

What's your high demand degree? I'm near DC, and our entry level folks are making $50k...

Answer 4

Find a job that you can be happy at staying around for a few years. That may mean you need to start looking.

Resume tip:
Omit months- just include the year