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I hear this a lot, but as a hiring manager, jumping jobs every year or so isn't a red flag, to me.
I've been in leadership for a number of companies now. I've only had one manager actively tell me it was of no consequence to them. They retracted that after two good applicants, one with 6 jobs in 6 years was in the mix. Personal experience and gut, but it tells me you are in the minority.
Sure. Six jobs in six years is a red flag for me too. But 8 jobs in 12 years I don't blink at.
A few short tenures on a resume just means a few lousy or cheapskate employers. I see that often enough in great candidates that I don't weigh it in very much.
But yes, to your point, a resume with nothing but short tenures makes me think this person has been getting fired, or can't be satisfied.
Ahh good way to put it. "Nothing but" is a way to describe where I see anxiousness.