{"id":18040,"date":"2023-12-20T10:07:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T10:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/?p=18040"},"modified":"2023-12-20T10:24:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T10:24:22","slug":"how-to-know-if-you-should-be-changing-jobs-in-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-know-if-you-should-be-changing-jobs-in-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"How to know if you should be changing jobs in the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New year, new job? The new year can be a popular time for employees to decide it\u2019s time for a change of scene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide covers the most popular reasons for deciding to change roles, as well as some of the reasons that you might not want to change jobs just yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Find out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1\">Why you should consider changing your job<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Why it&#8217;s wiser to stay in your job<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">How to perfectly answer \u201cWhy do you want to change jobs?\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start off with why changing jobs in 2024 could be the right career decision for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1\">The top reasons to change jobs in the New Year<\/h2>\n<h3>Your current role doesn\u2019t offer flexibility<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a parent or your commute is a killer, flexibility can make a huge impact on your working life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ons.gov.uk\/employmentandlabourmarket\/peopleinwork\/employmentandemployeetypes\/articles\/ishybridworkingheretostay\/2022-05-23\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">38%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of British workers work exclusively from home or are hybrid workers. These figures rose during the pandemic, and continue to beat pre-pandemic figures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your current role doesn\u2019t provide the flexibility you need in order to achieve work-life balance while succeeding professionally, there are many employers who will.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find completely remote jobs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/jobs\/remote\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, part-time jobs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/jobs\/part-time\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and flexible jobs <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/jobs\/flexible\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18044 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/startup-g64619cad9_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re not being recognised for your work<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognition can take a number of forms. It could be your boss and colleagues giving you kudos for a great job, a pay rise or promotion, or being encouraged to apply for a better role internally.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of these things can make a huge impact on your job satisfaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re feeling constantly overlooked and undervalued, it could be time to move on to somewhere that is ready to recognise just how great you are!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18045 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/krakenimages-376KN_ISplE-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"892\" height=\"595\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>There aren\u2019t any opportunities to learn new things<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning isn\u2019t important to everyone, but a lot of people are looking for opportunities to learn and grow at work. Some employers provide access to external learning and development programmes, and even university degrees and postgraduate qualifications, while others run extensive training in-house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning may also come from a great manager or mentor, and the opportunity to expand the skills you already have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re feeling stagnant, and are stuck in a rut, it could be time to find an employer that encourages and supports continual learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18046 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/desola-lanre-ologun-IgUR1iX0mqM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"935\" height=\"624\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re being underpaid<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, it\u2019s super important that you know your worth so start investigating salaries. You could ask colleagues, ask friends who\u2019ve moved to new employers and have a look at what your job might pay you elsewhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/jobs\/value-my-cv\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ValueMyCV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool, allows you to get clear unbiased information regarding how much your CV is worth and how much you should be being paid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your payslip falling short? You have two options, either ask for a pay rise (and use this handy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-ask-for-a-pay-rise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how-to guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) or look for another job. The choice is yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18047 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/benjamin-dada-vZCY1Xo1zEc-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"895\" height=\"596\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>There aren\u2019t any opportunities to progress<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling like your current role isn\u2019t your endgame, and looking for a promotion? Sometimes you can be stuck waiting for the person one grade above you to move on, get promoted, or leave and if that\u2019s not looking likely, options for progression could be minimal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love your current employer, make sure you have an open and honest conversation with management to discuss your ambitions to progress. Ask them for a timeframe and what you need to do to get the job title of your dreams.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If they\u2019re unable to lay out clear goals, you might be able to find an employer who is willing to give you the role you\u2019re looking for, without having to jump through any hoops or wait around!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18048 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/saulo-mohana-wNz7_5EvUWU-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"934\" height=\"622\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Your current job is boring<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve been in your job for a long time, you\u2019ll probably have done the same tasks over and over again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re not looking to progress up the career ladder, make more money, or take on more responsibility, there\u2019s nothing worse than being bored at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps it\u2019s time to look at what transferable skills you have and whether it\u2019s time for a career pivot. This means you might take a side step into a new role or industry to keep things interesting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18049 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/johnny-cohen-ubQyvYf2Fqs-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1043\" height=\"696\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>You\u2019re being micromanaged<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bad boss can make a great job pretty awful, especially if you feel that your manager doesn\u2019t trust you and is constantly checking up on you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not gelling with your boss\u2019s management style, it could be time to move on. If you\u2019re worried about falling into the same issues again, ask interview questions like \u201chow would you describe your management style?\u201d and \u201cwhat is your communication style like?\u201d and also spend some time researching a company in advance of applying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18050 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/man-gc64cdce18_1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"574\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re moving away<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having to move? Whether you\u2019re relocating to the suburbs or relocating a lot further afield, a move could mean it\u2019s time to start looking for a new job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps your current job doesn\u2019t encourage working from home and you don\u2019t want to spend hours in the car or on the train each day, you\u2019re moving far too far away, or you just need a fresh start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding a new role could be a great way of making new friends in your new location too!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18051 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/hiveboxx-deX-KChuboY-unsplash-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"909\" height=\"636\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Your current employer doesn\u2019t align with your ethics<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps your employer doesn\u2019t have diversity at board level, isn\u2019t ingraining sustainability in their practices, or just isn\u2019t as family values as you are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your and your employer\u2019s values don\u2019t align, there\u2019s friction and this could mean that you\u2019re not fulfilled at work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To boost your job satisfaction, find an employer that has the same ethos as you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18052 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/li-an-lim-ycW4YxhrWHM-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"582\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Your current job doesn\u2019t provide any benefits<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay is just part of the package that you should consider. Employers can offer varying degrees of paid holiday, different levels of maternity and paternity pay, health insurance, and even perks like a gym membership.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your current employer is lowballing you when it comes to benefits and perks, you\u2019ll find loads of companies that have some great packages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From pawternity leave to 4-day working weeks, you can find out about some of our favourite work perks <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/hangover-days-and-nap-rooms-ten-of-the-most-unique-uk-office-perks-revealed\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18053 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/pia-kamp-iacrF-fHr08-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"876\" height=\"584\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Just because<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it can be hard to put a finger on why you have itchy feet. Perhaps it\u2019s a gut feeling that something isn\u2019t right, or you know in your heart of hearts you need a change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that\u2019s the case, embrace it and start looking for a new role!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3159 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/microsoft-365-bWL-c09Ys80-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Two women working at a laptop, with smiles on their faces.\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2\">And why you might want to stay put<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A job change in 2023 isn\u2019t for everyone, so don\u2019t feel like you need to embrace a \u201cnew year, new me\u201d if you don\u2019t want to.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the reasons you might want to stay put.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>You need financial stability<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you change jobs, you\u2019ll normally have a probationary period. This means that it can be really easy for you or your employer to change their minds during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve got a big mortgage, or are working towards paying off a large chunk of debt, then now might not be the time to find a new role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18054 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/towfiqu-barbhuiya-05XcCfTOzN4-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"871\" height=\"580\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019ve got a great manager<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A supportive manager who you can learn from is not to be underestimated. If you have a manager that is able to invest time into you as a professional then it might be worth staying put.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember though, that your manager might have plans to move elsewhere &#8211; so don\u2019t hang around just because of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/campaign-creators-e6n7uoEnYbA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"A happy team at work.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re up for a promotion<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know a promotion is on the horizon, it might be worth sticking around. This means you\u2019ll have a new job title, and an increased salary, which could help your job hunt and negotiations in the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s easier to progress in a company where you\u2019ve already got an established reputation, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be keeping your eye out for something better elsewhere. Setting a job alert didn\u2019t hurt anyone!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18055 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/linkedin-sales-solutions-FCr_Oglkth0-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"947\" height=\"631\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>You love your job!<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing better than a job that gives you everything you need: learning and progression opportunities, good pay, and a fantastic team environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think the grass might be greener but you\u2019re the envy of your friends and family who wish they had the same opportunities and stability, it might be worth thinking twice before moving on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18056 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/brooke-cagle-nZp9JF-OyiE-unsplash-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"868\" height=\"579\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"3\">Ready to move on? How to explain changing jobs in an interview<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s the inevitable interview question, \u201cwhy are you looking to move on?\u201d, and it can be really hard to answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some quick tips:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Be transparent.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any of the reasons outlined above are legitimate reasons for leaving a job. Use that as the basis of why you\u2019re moving on and why you\u2019re interested in the role you\u2019ve applied to.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be diplomatic. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t say anything to slate your current employer, you never know how the interview panel might be linked to your current colleagues. Not liking your manager or not gelling with a team is a fair enough reason but consider phrasing it like \u201cI really admire the work of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new manager<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and would love to be part of their team. I truly believe that I could learn so much from them\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be truthful. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t say something that isn\u2019t true, as it could trip you up later down the line\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be concise.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t dwell on the reasons that your previous role wasn\u2019t right for you. Focus on why you think this new job is right for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is 2024 the year you find your next dream job? Make sure you get your job search started with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adzuna<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/11\/svg\/1f4a1.svg\" alt=\"\" \/>\u00a0Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-writing-a-great-cv\/\">The complete guide to writing a great CV<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New year, new job? The new year can be a popular time for employees to decide it\u2019s time for a change of scene.\u00a0 This guide covers the most popular reasons for deciding to change roles, as well as some of the reasons that you might not want to change jobs just yet.\u00a0 Find out: Why<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-know-if-you-should-be-changing-jobs-in-the-new-year\/\"> Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1109,1107],"tags":[1112],"class_list":["post-18040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-finding-a-job","category-life-at-work","tag-featured"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18040"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18040\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20593,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18040\/revisions\/20593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}