Changing Jobs : What Salespeople Should Look for

Many companies are changing how they interact with their employees, customers, and vendors. For some people, that has meant not only changing the way they handle their everyday job responsibilities but also a severe shift in how they think about their job as a whole.

Our survey found that approximately 70% of respondents would seriously consider changing jobs. More than 61% are actively looking. The presented data comes from the life science, molecular diagnostic, medical device, and pharmaceutical candidates we work with.

Why People Think About Changing Jobs

31.63% of our respondents are prepared to change jobs because of the uncertainty of the market in which they currently work. Another 20.78% acknowledge that their company is not financially stable during this time. 

Other employees are conscious of the lack of opportunities available during this uncertain period: 28.01% of survey respondents admitted thinking about a job change due to a lack of available opportunities with their current employer. 

• Uncertainty in the market: 31.63% of respondents are prepared to change jobs because of the current market uncertainty.
• Company financial instability: 20.78% acknowledge that their company is not financially stable during this time.
• Lack of opportunities: 28.01% of survey respondents admitted that they were thinking about a job change due to a lack of available opportunities with their current employer.
  
  

The Factors that Matter During a Job Hunt

37.65% of respondents consider income the most critical factor when looking for a new job: they need employment that will allow them to support their families and provide a reasonable income. 37.35% of salespeople surveyed did not have a spouse currently working, which means they need a job that offers them enough income to support their families entirely.

However, 39.46% of survey respondents aren't just looking for a job that pays well; they're looking for a stable job. That means a job where they can count on hours, employment, and continuing paychecks even amid uncertainty. 

19.28% of respondents still seek professional development opportunities in a new job. They don't just want a job that will allow them to use their current skills; instead, they're looking for a job where they can continue to advance their skills and, ultimately, advance in their field. Professional development opportunities have long been significant to many job seekers, especially if they're new to the industry or are looking for advancement opportunities. 

Only 3.61% of salespeople who responded to our survey felt that the industry they worked in was essential to determining their eventual jobs. They know they have the skills they need to make sales; now, they need a position allowing them to use those skills. While industry knowledge can make that more accessible, it's not a necessity--and most salespeople acknowledge that they can pick that up quickly, especially for a job that offers stability and a reasonable salary. 

• Income: 37.65% of respondents consider income the most crucial factor they're looking for in a new job.
• Stability: 37.35% of salespeople surveyed are looking for a job with stability.
• Professional development opportunities: 19.28% of respondents still seek professional development opportunities in a new job.
• Industry: Only 3.61% of salespeople felt that the industry they worked in was essential to determining their eventual jobs.

If you're a salesperson considering a job change, you must keep these factors in mind. Look for financially stable companies that offer good salaries and opportunities for professional development.