It seems that employers look more for variety of experience than job loyalty. My resume has a total of two jobs. I have worked at the same place for 5 years, I still work there actually. My other place of work closed down due to monetary reasons. I worked there for 3 years.
When I tell potential employers that I've only had two jobs they look at me like I just told them I enjoy roasting kittens over an open fire at Christmas time (I don't).
When did variation in the field become more popular than loyalty and longevity?
When starting out...especially at such a young age, employers look for more than "can you hold a job". They want to see experience. And a lot of it! Now a days in this economy employees are being asked to do a lot more with less and the larger variety of things you can do, well the better. This is a great subject to be brought up in class. Make sure we talk about this next time, that is is I shut up for a minute.
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