WR - Too soon?

[zombiemuse]

I started my current position about 3-4 months ago. It's my first position in my career field and I really do love it.

However, I came across a job posting today that's more in line with my career goals and ultimately where I'd like to end up.

Is it too soon to apply for another position?

[ECB]

Depends. what's your overall career record? One relatively quick job on your resume won't really matter - and as you said here, this other job is more in line w/ your goals. Totally understandable.

It's when you get into a list of quick jobs where people will see you as a job hopper and at a point, the excuses start to wear thin!

[zombiemuse]

Positions prior to this were held for 6 months (internships)-2 years (professional work). My resume for this new position would reflect a combination of my internships (May 2012 grad) and other professional experience.

[phunluvin82]

If you think the other job is a better fit, I'd apply and worry about it if/when you actually get it. If you were to get the new job, I would go into with the mindset of staying at least 1 year, regardless. I don't think 1 'job hop' matters too much though...you just wouldn't want to get into the new job and then do the same thing in 3-4 months b/c it could effect your resume at that point. A lot of people don't stay at their first 'career' job all that long, IMO.

[zombiemuse]

Sept 26, 2012 12:34:32 GMT -5 @booby said:

i think it's fine. obviously, too many job-hops in a row is a problem. but a short stint here and there on a resume is no biggie.

before i had this job (which i have been at for 8 years), i did a 6 month stint, a 3 months stint and 2 one year stints.

That's pretty similar to mine as well. I feel better knowing others have similar experiences.