How to spin job hopping in interviews?

Hey,

Job hoping doesnt prove "adaptability" or "fast learning". In fact its the opposite in most cases.

Dont approach this in terms of "spinning it" but rather in terms of what story can you tell that makes sense (no lies!). Consider below points:

• Do you really need to put job 3 and job 4 or job 3 on your CV? Remove one if you can (perhaps job 3)
• Explain the job changes in terms of "lack of fit". You made the decision to take the job probably under pressure or not having done proper research etc- you know the reasons, so be honest here! You took a risk but soon realised that the role expectations & values of the firm didn't fit with your aspirations. Talk about what you have learnt from the experiences
• What exactly have you learnt and improved which puts you in a good position to be ready for the next career move? How can you justify a "good fit" now?

This will require some thinking. Feel free to send me a message if you need help.

My advice will be to stick it out in current company for at least 2 years to stabilise the CV and give yourself time to get the next move right. As you think of the next move, before you say Yes to a job, answer the following key fit questions:

1. Do I have the right aptitude/skills to offer to the firm?
2. Do my values align with the firm’s (culture, leadership, ways of working, reputation etc)?
3. Is the role a good fit with my career aspirations at least in the short to mid-term? One way to gauge this by what responsibility you will be given
4. Will this job allow me to give my best & be happier?
5. Are any underlying risks of taking this job manageable? E.g. is there a risk of the company folding in 6-12 months, or is there a risk the role won’t exist in 6 months?

In addition to the interview process, you must do your research to find the information & evidence you need to answer the above questions. Use Social Media, Company Events (e.g. Webinars), LinkedIn & general Networking extensively for this. Once you have answered the above questions honestly, you are then ready to look at other factors such as salary, benefits, location, work life balance etc to work out your final decision.