How often is too much to switch jobs? I quit PwC after my M2 year in June 2019 for an industry role (not manager), and then left in January for a competitor in a different role (still not manager position). A very nice manager opportunity just opened at a 3rd company for which I think I'm a perfect fit. Should I apply?

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The better question is. Why do you keep jumping?

Seems like it’s very frequent right now and will definitely be a red flag to potential hirers.

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@PwC1 I left the 1st company because the role at the 2nd one was very promising (more aligned w/ my interests and it's a brand new role there so I'm kinda developing it, which is cool). However I feel like I'll have seen/done everything in 6 months from now, and my boss and his boss (CFO) are both young so there's not much advancement possibilities. The role at company #3 is a manager role, which I'm striving for, and is in my industry, which is kinda niche where I live, so opportunities like that don't come very often. I stayed 6 years at Pdub so I think that I can explain why I'd be switching 3 times within a year and a half without raising further red flags

If they hire you then no problem, sounds you’re still able to stay where you are if they don’t.

Only really bites people in the ass when they land in yet another spot that they can’t stand.

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Jumping around every 6 months would look like you couldn’t hold a job. However, if the other place is willing to hire you, then who cares? Just actually stay there for a while.

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What prompted you to leave M2 for a non-manager role? If you can get this manager role then take it but make sure you can commit at least 2 years. I’ve bounced a lot, but tried to make sure it was lateral or a step up.

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Also I didn’t mean this comment to come off arrogant, I’ve just seen a lot of recruiters talk people into underselling themselves because they’re ready to leave public. I’ve learned sometimes waiting 6 months to really see what’s out there can pay off, but if it’s a really stellar opportunity then go for it and don’t short sell yourself!

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@D1 in my market and industry there aren't many options out there though I could have easily went for a finance manager type of role in other industries. I felt like I had to get rid of the auditor label and acquire some industry experience first in order to be trusted as a manager. Also the role itself involved project management and responsibilities and accountability, so it was far from a typical "staff" position.

Also independence requirements meant that I couldn't apply at 40% of potential employers in my market, so I felt that getting rid of that constraint would help

How are you guys able to find these job? Did you work with a recruiter or applying on the job site etc? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

@C1 just checking job postings daily for a while and applying directly when I see something interesting. Several recruiters have reached out to me in the past for almost always irrelevant openings, but I've never used one to find something. Turn on the "looking for an opportunity" or whatever it's called option on LinkedIn to be contacted weekly by recruiters.

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