Employees should be cautious about changing jobs
15/5/2003 16:05
Employees from SARS-hit sectors should think twice before changing
jobs, said a professional consultant, the Shanghai Morning Post reported
today.
A small portion of employees in some well-known local travel
agencies are ready to resign.
"This should have been the yearly peak
season for travel agencies but SARS has slashed our business," said a tour
guide.
"I began to hunt for jobs after the Labor Day holiday, but not
many jobs suit me," said an employee of a big local travel agency, surnamed Sun.
"Most resumes I sent got no reply," Sun said.
There are three reasons why
employees shouldn't change jobs under such circumstances, said the
consultant.
*The business slump in SARS-hit sectors is temporary and
doesn't mean such jobs will not have a bright future.
*Hopping to another
industry will interrupt a person's professional development plan, which can be
risky.
*Many enterprises have suspended recruitment plans due to SARS,
intensifying the competition in the local labor market.
A person's career
development plan should guide their decision to change jobs, not temporary
difficulties experienced by their company, especially when it comes to
professionals with bright development prospects, said a consultant with the
Career Consultants Co. Ltd.
Employees should take the opportunity to
improve themselves while resting at home in order to pave the way for future
development, the consultant suggested.
Wendy Zhang/ Shanghai Daily news
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