Job hopping builds hidden 'mobility benefit'
Why it matters: This research redefines job hopping, potentially changing hiring practices and benefiting adaptable job seekers.
- Rebecca Kehoe, a professor at Cornell's ILR School, introduces the concept of a 'mobility benefit' associated with job changes.
- Job hopping is reframed from a potential résumé red flag to a signal of a candidate's ability to successfully transition into new positions.
- Candidates with a history of job changes may possess an important advantage in adapting and performing well in new employment.
New research challenges the traditional view of job hopping, suggesting it can indicate a valuable 'mobility benefit' rather than a red flag. This benefit, identified by Rebecca Kehoe of Cornell's ILR School, highlights a candidate's adaptability and readiness to excel in new roles.
