Let’s Admit Why There Are So Many “Job Hoppers” In Startupland

Re:Let’s Admit Why There Are So Many “Job Hoppers” In Startu... by wheels on Wednesday April 28, 2010 @07:23PM (#1303080)

Not so. Turnover rate is something you can measure. They can either choose to lie about it or not. Biggest weakness is subjective.

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Re:Let’s Admit Why There Are So Many “Job Hoppers” In Startu... by dschobel on Wednesday April 28, 2010 @07:42PM (#1303123)

Certainly the number would be objective, the subjective part would be establishing an industry standard against which to compare it. Without context, the number alone can't tell you all that much.

Honestly, the most surefire litmus test I've found is ex-employees who still speak positively about the employer.

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Re:Let’s Admit Why There Are So Many “Job Hoppers” In Startu... by jjs on Wednesday April 28, 2010 @09:59PM (#1303359)

Honestly, the most surefire litmus test I've found is ex-employees who still speak positively about the employer.

Conversely, a very vague non-answer, like "I couldn't really say" may hint at a non-disparagement clause in exchange for a severance package (with an NDA covering the existence of the agreement itself).

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Re:Let’s Admit Why There Are So Many “Job Hoppers” In Startu... by albemuth on Wednesday April 28, 2010 @07:45PM (#1303128)

It would also be expected for the interviewer to explain that number.

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