It would definitely be a concern for employers if a candidate has made too frequent job changes ( whatever be the reasons). 5 job changes in say 9 years is not going to work in your favour. It does not inspire confidence because the perception of you as an employee is one or multiple of the following:
You are unclear about your career goals.
You cannot perform under pressure.
You are not adjusting and accommodative to changes which are constant with every organization.
Money is your only motivator.
In case all of the above reasons or any two of them are applicable in your case, you need to take it seriously and learn from your mistake first. As a candidate, you need to prove and demonstrate that you have learnt your lesson and have taken corrective action, a quality which anyone would appreciate as it reflects maturity. If you have still not learnt and are not open minded, it is going to be a real tough situation to handle because first you need to work upon yourself as an individual.
On how to handle this challenge, here are some guidelines:
Make a functional resume - instead of a chronological resume. A ‘functional’ resume works better in such cases.
Prepare and do a lot of homework on what exactly was the real reason/s for your job changes. Under normal circumstances, a change for an improvement in job profile, an opportunity to handle a team, exposure to a new skill set which meets your career goals are acceptable. But if the reasons somehow reflect those mentioned earlier, then you need to prepare for the interview accordingly and steer the focus of your discussion in the interview towards your strengths which match the job profile.
Use your references: It is critical to maintain good and positive relations with your ex-bosses. Use them and other professionals (your customers) from the marketplace who are well placed within their organization, to provide good recommendations for you. This will certainly help create a positive impact.
Appreciation Certificates or letters: These can help build credibility, especially performance/appreciation certifications from your previous organisation or customers.
Reputed Recruitment and Executive search firms: You should connect with well-placed recruitment consultancies which have a good track record and relationships with their clients. Present your strengths to them and let the agency find a match between skills required for open positions with them and your skill set. The agency can effectively present your candidature and sell it to their client. It is the credibility and market standing of the agency which works positively to your advantage and they can get you an interview successfully, provided you have taken efforts to present your strengths and discuss your weaknesses openly with them.
Compensation: Demanding a price is not advisable. You are taking a corrective measure in your career path and the focus has to be the job profile which matches your background and an opportunity that offers long term prospects, so that you can stabilize your career.
Bond for a specific time period: In case a company asks you to sign a bond for say 2 years, and the job opportunity meets your career goals, it would be advisable to go for the bond. Your willingness to go for a bond also demonstrates your commitment to stay on long-term with the company.
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