If you tend to change jobs frequently, identify the underlying reasons. Can you communicate well with your co-workers? Can you manage stress and tight deadlines effectively? Ms Zofia Sharman, the associate director of a recruitment company, said that it is vital to recognise and address the root of the issue of reasons for leaving jobs.
Sweeping problems under the carpet and changing your job constantly more often than not highlights a lack of commitment, which could also be reflected in other areas of life outside of work. A thorough understanding of yourself plays a key part in every career move.
For instance, if you find yourself quitting because you are unable to handle the job demands despite working long hours, it could be time to re-evaluate your working style.
Do you spend too much time harbouring negative thoughts and agonising over things beyond your control? You might instead channel your energy into areas you can control, like increasing your productivity level or improving the quality of your work. Spending effort on what you can control propels you forward and invigorates you.
Do you lack organisational skills and are unable to plan your time well? Mr Adrian Tan, a career coach with more than 10 years of experience, recommended dropping unnecessary tasks to give additional attention to more important ones.
- Put aside 10 minutes to 15 minutes at the start of each work- day to plan your day and week ahead.
- List down all the tasks you have to complete, and tackle those that are more urgent or important first.
- Be flexible and adapt to cope with competing deadlines and rapidly changing priorities.
