1 in 4 are looking to
make a career move.
Are you?
by Celeste Gudas
The slow economic recovery has rekindled wanderlust in
individuals who didn’t dare make a job switch during the
downturn. This includes those laid off during the recession who
took jobs that paid the bills rather than ones that advanced
careers. Recent media reports are replete with survey data—
Recent media reports... indicate large numbers
of the currently employed are looking to make
a career move in the next 12 months.
including 24 Seven’s preliminary market study—that indicate
large numbers of the currently employed are looking to make
a career move in the next 12 months.
24 Seven’s soon to be released Salary Survey and Job
Market report finds respondents feeling up beat and in
search of a meaningful career upgrades (rather than just a
paycheck). While overall compensation is always a major
consideration for making a move, some respondents
indicated that “career pathing” and “interesting job content”
were also very important. With more companies reporting
that hiring is on the rise, it seems like it’s once again a
job seeker’s market.
Switching jobs is one of the fastest ways to bump
compensation significantly. While raises are on the rise, it’s
rare to get a double digit percentage increase in a current
role. A fresh start at a new company can also fast track the
career path, rather than waiting for the next rung to become
available on the current employer’s corporate ladder.
Demand for professional freelancers is also on the rise,
making this an opportune job market for those considering
the independent contract route as the next career move.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Celeste Gudas is a leading authority on workforce strategy for creative-driven companies. A distinguished entrepreneur and recruiting industry innovator,
Ms. Gudas has grown 24 Seven from a single New York office to 7 US locations and internationally to London, and has expanded the industries the firm serves. Today 24 Seven is the
go-to talent source supporting the world’s top teams in Fashion, Retail, Advertising, Marketing, Design, Interactive/Digital, Media, Beauty, CPG and Entertainment. A certified Women’s
Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, 24 Seven is also a recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. For more
information about how you can create a successful workforce strategy for your company call your local 24 Seven office or email President Celeste Gudas at [email protected].
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