Question:
How long as an IT/programmer/developer stay in a company before I look for another job? And what's the main reason? Money, growth?
If you are a manager, how long do you see IT people stay in a company before moving on?
In this economic, is it a norm that people jump ship once every 1~2 years? Or longer?
Answer:
Two part answer:
1. As a person:
I know that my father was with the same company for 35 years. I on the other hand look at employment in a different way. I keep my skills and ability current in order to give me a sense of security that I would be able to find another position if need be. I was laid off when the Dot Com bubble burst in 2000. Since then, I make sure that my skills are needed in other places if need be. This is the reality of today.
2. As a recruiter:
I see that that IT people that do not do contract work stay in their positions for about 5 to 7 years. The biggest reason that’s given to me is that the person needed to upgrade their skills. It is very important to keep your skills current, and if you’re current employer does not have the technology to gain that experience, it is often necessary to change jobs.
2/17/2006
Job Changing
Question:
How long as an IT/programmer/developer should I stay in a company before I look for another job? And what's the main reason? Money, growth?
If you are a manager, how long do you see IT people stay in a company before moving on?
In this economic, is it a norm that people jump ship once every 1~2 years? Or longer?
Answer:
Two part answer:
1. As a person:
I know that my father was with the same company for 35 years. I on the other hand look at employment in a different way. I keep my skills and ability current in order to give me a sense of security that I would be able to find another position if need be. I was laid off when the Dot Com bubble burst in 2000. Since then, I make sure that my skills are needed in other places if need be. This is the reality of today.
2. As a recruiter:
I see that that IT people that do not do contract work stay in their positions for about 5 to 7 years. The biggest reason that’s given to me is that the person needed to upgrade their skills. It is very important to keep your skills current, and if you’re current employer does not have the technology to gain that experience, it is often necessary to change jobs.
How long as an IT/programmer/developer should I stay in a company before I look for another job? And what's the main reason? Money, growth?
If you are a manager, how long do you see IT people stay in a company before moving on?
In this economic, is it a norm that people jump ship once every 1~2 years? Or longer?
Answer:
Two part answer:
1. As a person:
I know that my father was with the same company for 35 years. I on the other hand look at employment in a different way. I keep my skills and ability current in order to give me a sense of security that I would be able to find another position if need be. I was laid off when the Dot Com bubble burst in 2000. Since then, I make sure that my skills are needed in other places if need be. This is the reality of today.
2. As a recruiter:
I see that that IT people that do not do contract work stay in their positions for about 5 to 7 years. The biggest reason that’s given to me is that the person needed to upgrade their skills. It is very important to keep your skills current, and if you’re current employer does not have the technology to gain that experience, it is often necessary to change jobs.
Question:
How long as an IT/programmer/developer stay in a company before I look for another job? And what's the main reason? Money, growth?
If you are a manager, how long do you see IT people stay in a company before moving on?
In this economic, is it a norm that people jump ship once every 1~2 years? Or longer?
Answer:
Two part answer:
1. As a person:
I know that my father was with the same company for 35 years. I on the other hand look at employment in a different way. I keep my skills and ability current in order to give me a sense of security that I would be able to find another position if need be. I was laid off when the Dot Com bubble burst in 2000. Since then, I make sure that my skills are needed in other places if need be. This is the reality of today.
2. As a recruiter:
I see that that IT people that do not do contract work stay in their positions for about 5 to 7 years. The biggest reason that’s given to me is that the person needed to upgrade their skills. It is very important to keep your skills current, and if you’re current employer does not have the technology to gain that experience, it is often necessary to change jobs.
How long as an IT/programmer/developer stay in a company before I look for another job? And what's the main reason? Money, growth?
If you are a manager, how long do you see IT people stay in a company before moving on?
In this economic, is it a norm that people jump ship once every 1~2 years? Or longer?
Answer:
Two part answer:
1. As a person:
I know that my father was with the same company for 35 years. I on the other hand look at employment in a different way. I keep my skills and ability current in order to give me a sense of security that I would be able to find another position if need be. I was laid off when the Dot Com bubble burst in 2000. Since then, I make sure that my skills are needed in other places if need be. This is the reality of today.
2. As a recruiter:
I see that that IT people that do not do contract work stay in their positions for about 5 to 7 years. The biggest reason that’s given to me is that the person needed to upgrade their skills. It is very important to keep your skills current, and if you’re current employer does not have the technology to gain that experience, it is often necessary to change jobs.
2/03/2006
Career Paths in Civil Engineering
The American Society of Civil Engineers provides information on career paths for Civil Engineers at: http://www.asce.org/pdf/careerpathfinal.pdf
There are 5 main Career Paths for Civil Engineers to follow: Government; Education; Consulting; Industry; and Construction.
In the Government sector Civil Engineers many times leave the technical side to advance into more political environments. At this level, additional leadership training and education in public administration or business management is recommended to progress.
Advancement in the Education sector requires advanced degreed in Civil Engineering, often times a doctorate. Publishing research findings and obtaining grant funding for your academic institution are key elements to success in this career path.
Consulting firms offer a wide array of career possibilities. There are basically three main tracks in large consulting firms: technical, management, and business development. Progression in consulting firms often requires a Professional Engineer license.
The Industry path gives civil engineers the ability to work in a wide variety of organizations. These organizations include Fortune 1000 companies, manufacturing, technology providers, retail companies, etc…
In the Construction path courses in marketing, business development, site safety, risk management, quality control, quality assurance, scheduling, estimating, and contracting are highly recommended
There are 5 main Career Paths for Civil Engineers to follow: Government; Education; Consulting; Industry; and Construction.
In the Government sector Civil Engineers many times leave the technical side to advance into more political environments. At this level, additional leadership training and education in public administration or business management is recommended to progress.
Advancement in the Education sector requires advanced degreed in Civil Engineering, often times a doctorate. Publishing research findings and obtaining grant funding for your academic institution are key elements to success in this career path.
Consulting firms offer a wide array of career possibilities. There are basically three main tracks in large consulting firms: technical, management, and business development. Progression in consulting firms often requires a Professional Engineer license.
The Industry path gives civil engineers the ability to work in a wide variety of organizations. These organizations include Fortune 1000 companies, manufacturing, technology providers, retail companies, etc…
In the Construction path courses in marketing, business development, site safety, risk management, quality control, quality assurance, scheduling, estimating, and contracting are highly recommended
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