NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: AMY SCHURR ON IT LEADERSHIP
09/02/04
Today's focus:  Looking for longevity

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��attitudes towards candidates who had worked at multiple jobs 
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Today's focus:  Looking for longevity

By Amy Schurr

Job hopping for bigger pay or a better IT job title was a common 
practice in the boom economy, but executive recruiters are now 
looking for C-level executives who are committed to the growth 
of an organization. That's according to the results of a survey 
from NETSHARE, a subscription-based executive job site for 
senior executives earning $100,000 or more.

NETSHARE surveyed 200 executive recruiters about their attitudes 
towards candidates who had worked at multiple jobs over the 
course of a 17-year career. Most agree that a series of 
short-term positions on a candidate's resume would raise a red 
flag. According to the results, 38% of respondents said they'd 
have concerns about a prospective exec who worked for six to 
seven companies during a 17-year career, while 28% said stints 
at eight or more employers would cause concern.

The reason for the concern is that recruiters want someone who 
will stick around for a few years and achieve results. They also 
worry that job hoppers might be difficult to work with or won't 
be satisfied with any position.

If your own resume shows frequent moves, put them in a positive 
light. Dave Theobald, CEO of NETSHARE, recommends explaining 
that your experiences have prepared you for different 
situations, departments, and projects. Also emphasize that you 
are adaptable to a variety of working environments, teams, and 
reporting structures.

Kim Batson, a certified career management coach and NETSHARE 
member, suggests a three-step approach to handling the 
situation. "One, diffuse the issue with a short, honest, but 
discreet answer. Two, redirect the conversation to a 
future-oriented direction. And three, focus attention on the 
needs and challenges of the employer matched with a strong value 
proposition and quantifiable achievements in that area."
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To contact: Amy Schurr

Amy Schurr is an editor for Network World's Management 
Strategies and Features sections. If you have any career topics 
you'd like her to cover or want to comment on this newsletter, 
you can reach her at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
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Suite, a comprehensive solution for configuring, changing, and 
controlling today's complex, multi-vendor IT network 
infrastructures.   Download the report today to learn how you 
can leverage NCCM to reduce the cost and complexity of managing 
network change. 
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