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How many jobs have you had in your life?
Jobs in a Lifetime
By Maureen Latta Friday, December 02, 2011Your grandfather might have held one job for most of his life, but today's Canadian worker will have on average about three careers and eight jobs over a lifetime. Few people today expect to have a "job for life." Since the 1990s, the growing trend is toward multiple careers, which can mean having one career after another, or balancing more than one career at the same time.
Job changes have always been typical during a person's early working years, particularly during college and immediately afterward. Today, holding multiple jobs - simultaneously or sequentially - may be unavoidable for older workers due to instabilities in the economy.
There are some good reasons for changing jobs: to gain more flexibility or more (or fewer) hours; to move ahead in your career, expand your role and increase your skills; or to move to a town or city that accommodates your career or lifestyle aspirations.
While a variety of jobs can add spice to life, there are a number of challenges associated with frequent switches in employment. Changing jobs is considered to be a top stressor in life, right up there with moving and getting married. And there is the nagging question: How do you market yourself to prospective employers when you have a varied work history?
When it comes to resume writing, it is recommended that you include your most recent job, as well as most of the positions you held during the past 5 to 10 years. If your reason for leaving was due to layoffs, you can include that on the resume. Your goal is to avoid making a prospective employer view you as a job-hopper. You might consider dropping jobs that you held only briefly, or that were part time. A skills-based resume might be the best bet for someone with a varied employment history.
To ensure the most effective presentation for your employment history, and for help with job transition, make an appointment with a Career Link employment counsellor.
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Retha
- 2012-01-26 I find this artical to be very timely and interesting. I am not certain how I want to proceed, so I will visit you at Career Link for some guidance.
Mark - 2011-12-15 It was surprising when I counted the number of jobs I have had in my lifetime so far. Looking back, the worste part isn't the work or jobs themselves, it's looking for work!
Elwood - 2011-12-13 Wow, more than 50 jobs in a lifetime - that seems like a lot.
Isabelle - 2011-12-07 That's the best awnser of all time! JMHO
Rob - 2011-12-06 What a great opportunity to review the experiences I've had in my life counting these up. 28 jobs all over the world in 21 years of working offers a lot to reminisce about. I think dedication to a focused career path and the specialization and mastery that comes with that, is equally valuable to the diverse skills acquired by exploring a wide range of jobs in a variety of employment sectors.
Laura - 2011-12-05 My first "job" was chores around the house for my parents I guess! They both had one job their entire career but in two different cities. I've been working for 15 years and have had 6 jobs (all quite different), 1 internship and several volunteer jobs to build up experience. I don't think a lot of jobs is necessarily a badge of honour so much as your accomplishments/contribution and if you are able to grow within a job/company why not stay there and get all you can out of the experience. I do believe in moving for work and taking a leap of faith to try something new.
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oxydayoccut - 2012-02-23
Just wish to say your article is as astounding. The clarity in your post is simply spectacular and i could assume you are an expert on this subject. Well with your permission allow me to grab your feed to keep updated with forthcoming post. Thanks a million and please keep up the rewarding work.
Retha - 2012-01-26
I find this artical to be very timely and interesting. I am not certain how I want to proceed, so I will visit you at Career Link for some guidance.
Mark - 2011-12-15
It was surprising when I counted the number of jobs I have had in my lifetime so far. Looking back, the worste part isn't the work or jobs themselves, it's looking for work!
Elwood - 2011-12-13
Wow, more than 50 jobs in a lifetime - that seems like a lot.
Isabelle - 2011-12-07
That's the best awnser of all time! JMHO
Rob - 2011-12-06
What a great opportunity to review the experiences I've had in my life counting these up. 28 jobs all over the world in 21 years of working offers a lot to reminisce about. I think dedication to a focused career path and the specialization and mastery that comes with that, is equally valuable to the diverse skills acquired by exploring a wide range of jobs in a variety of employment sectors.
Laura - 2011-12-05
My first "job" was chores around the house for my parents I guess! They both had one job their entire career but in two different cities. I've been working for 15 years and have had 6 jobs (all quite different), 1 internship and several volunteer jobs to build up experience. I don't think a lot of jobs is necessarily a badge of honour so much as your accomplishments/contribution and if you are able to grow within a job/company why not stay there and get all you can out of the experience. I do believe in moving for work and taking a leap of faith to try something new.