Are Managers Who Job Hop Looked Upon More Favorably Than Regular Employees? (job interview, employers)

[sandsthetime]

Are people who job hop in management looked upon more favorably than non-managerial employees who job hop? After browsing some bosses profiles on LinkedIn, I was surprised at the level of turnover with some of them. No matter the one and two year stints at companies, they seem to have no problem landing new managerial jobs despite the switching positions at different places. I know nobody wants to be slapped with a job hopper label on them but if you have a more prestigious title like Asst. Manager, Store Manager, Supervisor, etc. does the negative 'job hopper' label matter a lot less?

[Hemlock140]

I would say yes, but Managers, Directors, and executives, not lower level supervisors or retail store assistant managers, which may not be paid much more than their subordinates. Key management people are in great demand, and are often recruited away. We recently had several directors and managing directors hired away for much more money at bigger firms.

[dolly3]

Originally Posted by Hemlock140

I would say yes, but Managers, Directors, and executives, not lower level supervisors or retail store assistant managers, which may not be paid much more than their subordinates. Key management people are in great demand, and are often recruited away. We recently had several directors and managing directors hired away for much more money at bigger firms.

..and no one ever said to them during the job interview 'why were you only there for one year/two years?'

I was recruited away many times, too, worked as a manager, and still got asked that question in interviews when I was younger.

[MLSFan]

they job hop for different reasons than normal job hoppers.

many large ceos specialize so when a company is expanding or need that one area, they hire the ceo for it. once that project is done they move on to the next one. ie, expanding into new market? get one that knows that market. or need to fix a supply issue, get a ceo connected with suppliers.

your everyday job hopper doesnt specialize and job hop because they get fed up with their jobs, not because they completed their tasks there. so they build up accomplishments from each company... what does the job hopping retail salesmen accomplish between hops?

[vision33r]

Originally Posted by sandsthetime

Are people who job hop in management looked upon more favorably than non-managerial employees who job hop? After browsing some bosses profiles on LinkedIn, I was surprised at the level of turnover with some of them. No matter the one and two year stints at companies, they seem to have no problem landing new managerial jobs despite the switching positions at different places. I know nobody wants to be slapped with a job hopper label on them but if you have a more prestigious title like Asst. Manager, Store Manager, Supervisor, etc. does the negative 'job hopper' label matter a lot less?

It's all about supply and demand, jobs that are more lucrative can dictate more and employers are less pickier.

IF you have non-managerial position that can be easily replaced, employers are going to be picky and put scrutiny on candidates. Learn an important trade or network to gain certain title and you too can job hop indiscriminately.