Why people are industry hopping

Why people are industry hopping Getty More and more workers are switching sectors, and often seeking careers that offer greater purpose. “We’ve seen people make career pivots to creative careers, leaving jobs as lawyers to become full-time illustrators and teachers.” I got grilled during the interview process: a multitude of people asking why I was making the change, whether I could handle it and whether it was too different – Luke Those already in purpose-driven careers may also look to switch industries due to burnout. “For example, a history teacher may work in a museum as an education officer.” Industry hopping is typically easier for knowledge workers, says Rothwell-Boyd, in that they often have transferable skills. “I got grilled during the interview process: a multitude of people asking why I was making the change, whether I could handle it and whether it was too different.” Getty Burnout, long hours and tough conditions are driving some workers into new professions The longer-term implications Bailey believes the current industry hopping is an acceleration of a trend that’s grown for decades: workers are changing jobs more quickly. “The generational shift has been longer term, but the hiring crisis provided a short-term spike.” While gloomy economic forecasts may mean the current rise of industry hopping becomes somewhat stifled, Bailey says the prevalence of career switching generally grows over time.