A job-to-job switch describes the direct transition from one employment relationship to the next without an intervening period of unemployment. Statistically, this form of move is particularly common in Germany – it accounts for the largest share of all job changes.
The advantages are clear: income continues without a gap, the CV stays consistent and the trust of future employers remains high. The negotiating position is stronger because the candidate acts from an active rather than a precarious situation.
There are pitfalls: tight transition windows, pressure when deciding, potential conflicts with the current employer, and high early expectations at the new role. Anyone searching while in employment should respect contractual side-activity clauses and proceed discreetly.
Lunigi makes the job-to-job switch low-threshold: curated roles arrive by email daily, without active research on portals or publicly visible profiles.