College grads: How long did you stay at your first post-college entry-level job?

Question

I've heard that two years minimum will make you look more loyal to future employers.

Answer 1

That's probably true. But if you get a good job before your 2 years are up, I'd go ahead and take it.

Answer 2

19 Years

Answer 3

One to two years is fine...believe it or not, as long as you have a job before moving to another, that is what counts. Sometimes your first job is a great job. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. You could approach your current employer about a raise (or benefits--don't discount these) and more responsibility. Its as simple as that. If it doesn't work out, look for other employement.

Answer 4

A VERY UNIQUE QUESTION: I also graduated a year ago and have been here fo 11 months now and hope to stay another year or soo. Getting paid 60,000 a year which is good 4 entry level

Answer 5

I stayed there four years, and for 1 1/2 years of that I was in grad school. I wish I had not stayed so long. I believe that I undervalued myself.

Answer 6

90 Days - LOL. I gave it a good trial period, and then decided I did not like it. Then I located another job before leaving that one. The next job I stayed at for four years. I then went on to my next job, and I have been here for almost three years. I am a CFO. Nothing wrong with moving from one job to another to find the perfect fit or to advance yourself.

Answer 7

Well my Husbands first job after college was 15 years, but he was about 35, so his career was already on it's way.

Job hopping is bad on a resume, so stay in any job 2 years or more.

Answer 8

I stayed 1 year but had extenuating circumstances - 9/11 to be precise.

Answer 9

6 months, then I went back for more school then 1 year for the job after that

Answer 10

I am working on almost 1 year now