Job switching.. What are the things to be kept in mind?

Take stock of your priorities. Opt for a practical and viable option, taking into account factors like the risk involved, financial obligations, responsibilities, lifestyle, etc. Without thinking about that one should not take a single step ahead.

Job switches don’t look good on resumes, especially if the duration of work period is less than 6 months. So make sure one has good explanations for it. Employers don't want you to say that you were not gelling well with the company resources or you were failing in your assignments but they also don't want that you blame your previous company's dwindling future that made you switch.So choose your answers carefully before you go for an interview. Frequent job switching is good for employee but definitely not for the employer! Ii is better if you have time and resources at your disposal, then you can switch to experiment and to learn what’s really good for your career then after finding what really can make you satisfied, stick to that company for at least 1 year.

We should always check the company's profile ,their business strategies, HR Policies, Certifications and achievements in their repective field of business.

Your career plan has to be your primary target/ reason for any job switch. Also to utilize your practical experience and newly acquired professional qualifications can also be a reason

See for me most important thing is what exactly i want...switching coz of profile,package,designation and what is my short term and long term goals and vis a vis my age and education background....all these matters.See u might be very good in your domain but u might fit into company's requirement..that doesn't mean u r bad employee...."so ur idea should be absolutely clear what exactly i want"

Be practical to evaluate the reasons that are prompting you to change the job and ensure you choose right alternative that honestly suits your skill set and attitude

SAFETY AND SECURITY IS THE PRIME THING IN ANY JOB. QUESTIONS MAY ARISE IS THIS SWITCH NECESSARY AT THIS JUNCTURE? AM I DOING THE RIGHT MOVE? OR SHALL I TAKE UP THE INTERVIEW IN ORDER TO KNOW WHERE I STAND AND THEN DECIDE.IF I TAKE UP WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS / DESIGNATION / HIERARCHY / MARKET VALUE / AND SO ON AND SO FORTH. IT IS SELF INTROSPECTION THE KEY WORD FOR ANY DECISION WEATHER IT IS PERSONAL OF OFFICAL

People are changing jobs for so many reasons.But one should see there is vertical growth and recognition for performance in the new job. Vasudevan HR & Soft Skills Trainer vasman1999@yahoo.com

Before switching have a close look at the new job/work environment that you will be going in to.Most people regret after switching to a new company & they again start switching within a year or so because they dont feel comfortable their & sometime are not able to handle the pressure.

I have seen that most of the people lives the job because of Job satisfaction. Job satisfaction includes many things like Money, Harassment from Boss, Work areas and many more. If you are switching the job and going at other place then keep in mind that, are you able to go over there ? means, do you have sufficient knowledge to do that work ? and will that job can give you a proper satisfaction or not? if yes then go ahead.

When one is not clear about why he wants a change, even priortising may become defective! No doubt, priortising is VERY VERY important, but this assumes that we are able to be that rational. Of course never blame any one, least of all the former employer for change of job. Take full responsibilty and change if you feel you'll be happier in the new place, and for this you should love the work that you'll do and your loved ones will be happier at the new place. In ay job, one should be like fish in water - at home at all times!!!