REASONS TO JOIN STARTUP

Start-ups are the new talk of the town these days, Many Startups makes headlines and millions overnight. But many wonder, should you join one?

Until you’ve been around the block a few times and have been exposed to all sorts of companies, it’s a big mistake to listen to what people say, conventional wisdom, or even your own predisposition to join a start-up. Hopefully following reasons will give those who want to join startups on as to why it’s a good idea to join a startup early in your career:

Wearing Many Hats ;

At any small and rapidly growing company, your experience is subject to greater variance. Startups offer fantastic opportunities to handle various departments and really get to know what it’s like to run an organization. At a big company, your role is usually restricted. By their very nature, high growth startups always have more tasks at hand than people to do them.

Best Possible Opportunity ;

Working at a startup can present big opportunities to step up and lead. As a startup grows, your scope of responsibility and experience grows simultaneously. For a young and experience hungry employee, startups provide the best possible opportunity to accelerate your career. 

Learning ;

In startups, learning takes place by simply rolling up your sleeves and doing, with fast feedback on how well you’re doing. Startups encourage a culture of learning by experimentation, and small projects have the potential to become future game-changing projects.

Recognition :

Would you like being a big fish in a small pond OR a small fish in a big pond? It is always better to show your skills and be recognized for your work rather than being another nobody in a big MNC. There is no bigger satisfaction than being valued for your work.

I am sure there are benefits to join a big company. But, if you are someone who wants to join a startup but just needs an extra nudge, hopefully the above points will give you some ammunition to take back to your friends and family who tell you that you are an idiot for turning down a job at a brand name company for the chance to work at a startup. Startups come in all sizes and shapes, and your experience can vary depending on the team and business you choose. It’s similar to find a shoe that fits! Good Luck.

Kamlesh Jain - Purechase India (Principal Consultant)