Loyalty is great – but at what cost? New research has revealed has revealed that all those loyal troopers staying in jobs for more than two years are likely to be earning 50 per cent less than their job hopping contemporaries.
For those who enterprising folk who chose to jump around – the option to continue to move up the pay bracket is always there, because every time you job hop there’s an option to move up a pay bracket.
Don’t go quitting just yet – there is a recommended strategy to this one. A recruiting experts say, “an employee should make a transition every three to four years for maximum salary gains.” Ready to move on? Try to keep these tips in mind when hunting for your next job:
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Know what style of dress – uniformed, smart casual or corporate – is appropriate for the job you want. If in doubt, err on the side of business style rather than under-dress.
Always aim to make an impression when choosing what to wear for an interview. Remember, you can always correct an overdress but you can’t correct for an underdress.
Show your passion. If you have great ideas but hide your enthusiasm with stiff body language, other people won’t believe your ideas.
Don’t be afraid to gesture as it shows that you’re enthusiastic and expressive. The interviewer can read how open and honest you are by looking at your hands.
A smile is one of the very best ways to communicate sincerity and a friendly, approachable demeanour.
But don’t go overboard. There’s a fine line between appearing sincere and appearing unnatural.
Maintain a good posture during your interview by aiming to sit as you would in a yoga class: Calmly and upright.
Sitting too far forward looks too eager while slouching makes you look disinterested.
If they offer a drink, take it as it will convey that you are confident and relaxed.
It can also be used as a prop to perhaps give you some time to answer a difficult question.
Make eye contact, but don’t stare.
Staring for an extended period can make your interviewer uncomfortable so simply hold their gaze for a second longer before breaking away.
(Text: Holly Royce, bauersyndication.com.au / Additional reporting: Natalya Molok)