Do employers still look at your job history in regard how many jobs you have had?

Question

Do they still think that if you have had more than three jobs that you are tainted?

Answer 1

Depends on the time frame. If you have had more than three jobs inthe last year, then I would steer clear of hiring you.

Answer 2

Recent jobs for experience, numbers of jobs for the likelihood of your sticking with the job and if they are worried about the number they may ask for why you left. If each time the next job was an obvious step up the may just go through the pathways of advancement in their organisation. That last question is always a good one for you to ask as it shows signs of interest.

Answer 3

I only look at the last three jobs for the most recent experience.

Answer 4

Yes, I do. I am not going to waste time and money on hiring a job jumper. If I find out later that you have worked many more jobs than you listed on your application, that can be grounds for firing you.

Answer 5

My bosses thought I'b be experienced but with the set-up in the dishroom, the old dishwasher (with "plastic flaps"), no shelf for the cups & glasses, the medal drainer is cut-up/falling apart,(-where the spray is), the spray is cold, the waterproof apron has a hole in it,.....(then they tell me I complain too much they want me to wash the hard way or how I did 15 yrs. ago!-I've got a style & I'll stick with it!)

Answer 6

not sure of number but yeah i lie about it not putting brief stinys and fudging dates. Cause that worries them if u r "drifter or job hop. specially in more rural areas where people don't job hop cause there are fewer jobs. Good luck

Answer 7

they absolutely do look. someone that changes jobs a lot is often times not dependable and won't be around for long

Answer 8

if its a retail job... rarely. most managers i had in retails were mostly in the 20s... and they're lazy.... they never do background check.