Job hopping (moving from one job to another with frequency within a relatively short time) has long been frowned upon. The general view of it has been that it demonstrates an inability to hold down a job and makes the hopper look disloyal, flaky and unreliable. However, many now argue that times have changed, and that the old ‘job for life’ goal is unrealistic and outdated. So what is the reality of job hopping? Can it be a positive career tactic?

For some, networking like a pro comes easy. For others, however, it is far more of a challenge. Putting yourself out there requires a level of confidence that a lot of us simply do not have off the bat. It can take time to get good at networking, so to make sure you don’t waste yours, our team have put together some advice on how to get the most out of this important career skill.