And, almost half (44.7%) of manufacturing professionals believe it is acceptable to leave a job after less than a year, with 35.5% stating that if a better opportunity comes along you should take it.
The survey of 1,200 professionals aimed to explore whether it is acceptable to move jobs more often as freelance and flexible working becomes increasingly popular.
The research also found that one quarter of workers in the manufacturing sector (26.3%) expect to have more than 10 jobs in their lifetime, with one in four (23.7%) admitting that they think it’s unrealistic for businesses to expect employees to stay with their company for more than two years.
Lee Biggins, founder and managing director of CV-Library, said: “Though some believe that job hopping is unprofessional, many workers across the manufacturing sector are seeing the benefits, with the majority agreeing that it is becoming more acceptable. There are many great opportunities for professionals in the industry and the fact that job hopping is becoming increasingly popular suggests that this trend could continue to grow as the next generation enters the job market.”
However, a third of respondents said that leaving a company after less than a year is unprofessional, and a further 33.3% said it looks bad on your CV.
Biggins added: “It’s clear from the data that professionals are always on the lookout for the best opportunities and are keen to progress in their careers, even if this means changing jobs frequently. Though there appears to be no right or wrong answer as to the length of time you should remain at one company, candidates should do what feels best for them in their career.”
