Surveys show that many of us employed in the field of higher education are ready to leave our jobs for other positions. A survey last year from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources found that more than half of respondents said they were inclined to look for other employment within the next 12 months. Findings of the survey showed 57.2 percent of respondents were somewhat likely (22.3 percent), likely (12.5 percent) or very likely (22.4 percent) to seek work elsewhere within the next year. That number jumped 14 percent since the previous year, when 43 percent of higher ed employees reported they planned to leave their jobs within the next 12 months. If you are among the majority of employees in our field who may soon be seeking employment elsewhere, what should you be doing to advance your qualifications and opportunities in the job market?
