[bruce511]

>> When you hop, at least get promoted. That way it paints a better picture.

I mean, it does, but it's still got a good picture. It comes across as "I'll jump ship the moment a better offer comes along."

The problem with job-hoppers is that there are ones done for sensible reasons (I joined high-risk startups, but ultimately they failed, or got acquired or whatever) and ones who just treat the position as a placeholder until something better comes along, or until they get itchy feet etc.

It's hard during the hiring phase to tell the difference, so employers tend to err on the side of "why take the risk?" Especially in the current market where there are plenty of other applicants.