you’re looking to replace your current job?

you must be able to prove you had a good cause for quitting.

If you are an at-will employee, you are free to quit your job whenever you wish, for any reason, with or without giving notice.

if you have an employment contract for something other than at-will employment, you must abide by the terms of that agreement.

Not all employment contracts are written and signed.

The median number of years that wage and salary workers have worked for their current employer is currently 4.6 years, according to an Economic News Release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

this longevity varies by age and occupation: The median tenure for workers age 25 to 34 is 3.2 years.

The best time for switching a job is from July-October as many companies have their openings during this time.

Hiring in IT companies depends on the planning each company do the previous year.

Make his job easier by convincing him that: You can do the work and deliver exceptional results.

You will fit in beautifully and be a great addition to the team. You possess a combination of skills and experience that make you stand out from the crowd.

Even employees who quit their jobs may be able to collect unemployment, but that depends on their reasons for leaving.

In every state, an employee who voluntarily quits a job without good cause is not eligible for unemployment. But state laws vary as to how they define "good cause."

Your benefits if you resign. Any benefits you receive may be delayed for up to 26 weeks if you voluntarily quit without good reason.

If you are claiming constructive dismissal, tell your local Jobs and Benefits office.

You are looking for better career prospects, professional growth and work opportunities.

You want a change in career direction.

You are looking for new challenges at work.

You were made redundant or the company closed down.

Your company was restructuring.

They want to hear that you're leaving for the right reasons - a better opportunity, more challenges, and career growth.

The interviewer will want to be sure that you aren't leaving your job because of poor performance, difficult working relationships, or because you hate your job or your boss.

Salary requirements can be included in your cover letter with sentences such as "My salary requirement is negotiable based upon the job responsibilities and the total compensation package," or "My salary requirement is in the $25,000 to $35,000+ range."

Don't beat yourself up. Not every employer is a perfect match for every employee.

Be honest. The truth always comes out and it's better that they hear it from you than someone else.

According to Glassdoor, the average entry-level job salary in the U.S. is $28,000, but that doesn't necessarily mean that's what you'll make at your first post-college job.