When It's Time to Make a Job Change

Long term success has a lot to do with being in the right industry at the right time. In 1990 the Staffing Industry was a $20 billion industry. Today, it is nearly a $90 billion dollar industry. During this period of sustained growth, the number of staffing companies and total employment has dramatically expanded. When it comes to talent, a growth industry is forced to go outside their industry to meet their employment needs. This is true in the Staffing Industry. Companies simply cannot find enough people with industry knowledge or experience to meet their own growth objectives. As a result, individuals who joined this industry in the past five-years now have a lot of employer possibilities to compete for his or her talents.

So how do you know when it's time to explore new opportunities?

#1 You can't see a clear picture of your career path at your current company.
Where do you see yourself in 3-years? Is the path to where you want to go visible, or is your company's plans for you, the market and your boss unclear? Is your current employer invested in your future?

#2 You are under-challenged in your current position.
The next step may be easier than you imagine. That degree of comfort in your current responsibilities may be a sign of career-stagnation. A history of success in your position may translate to a promotion or expanded responsibility with the right employer.

#3 You've tried to make changes to or influence your current job situation but you haven't been successful in making your company appreciate your needs or viewpoint.
It is reasonable then to seek a position in a different company more aligned with your priorities, talents or values.

#4 You crave motivation, challenge, or an opportunity to learn and use new skills in a work environment.
Even if you enjoy the job, it may be time to expand your scope and join a company with an operating philosophy or corporate culture that will sharpen your senses and reinvigorate your work life.

#5 You don't feel valued as an individual or you don't feel that you are paid what you're worth.
For most people, being paid what they're worth — at or above the going market rate for their job function — is an essential aspect of feeling valued. Compensation is one factor that can persuade you to make a change, another is capturing the interest of competing employers in you, your aspirations and your individual needs.


If you have found any one of the five points relevant to you, take the initiative to initiate a job search. By extending yourself for consideration and considering your career options, you have a greater chance of finding and sustaining a career in the Staffing Industry of which you can be proud, and for which you will be financially satisfied.