In IT, job-hopping isn’t that unusual. During the Internet gold rush, people hop from one place to another for pay raise; in the bad time people are often kicked around. If your hopping history is recorded in your resume, employers may ask this question to find out if you are a quitter. No employer wants to invest time and resources in you if it appears that you have no commitment to them and will leave at the first better opportunity that comes along.
The key to answer this question is to give positive, at least acceptable reasons for frequent job changes. Make some acceptable cases such as spouse job relocation, health issues of family members, continuing education, or things beyond your control like company downsizing/reorg.
No matter what reason you give, don’t complain about former companies or bosses. If you did work on one or more jobs for quite long time, point it out. Also emphasize that your current goal is to stay with your next company for a long time.
Sample Answers:
“My husband worked as an IBM consultant, the company has transferred him to different regional offices around the country during these years. Every time IBM moved him to a new region, I’d relocate with him and find a new job. I feel this has actually been beneficial because it provided me with a broad range of experiences and expanded my knowledge and skills. He got a stable job in town this year and we’ve decided to make this area our permanent home, so I won’t be relocating again. I’m looking forward to obtaining a long-term position with a company such as yours.”
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