<prompt> Human: Im gaining experience this is my first job out of college. My plan here is to get enough experience to apply to a higher position somewhere else. Im a Jr analyst and get paid below the median. I also want to try to get hired at a larger company.  <response>: Each industry is different. In my industry, the magic number seems to be 18 months.When they ask, you say something like company was moving in a different direction, my skills werent developing, etc.Keep an ear to the ground and an eye on the job market. Keep your resume up-to-date and your linked in accurate. Statistically, the best jobs will come along when youre not looking. 