Choosing a small business or a giant?
22 April 2012
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Choosing between a small anonymous company and a large national company isn't always easy, of course. But career choices aren't limited to the reputation and prestige of a company, so ask yourself a few questions before taking the plunge...
1. Consider your professional style.
Indeed, your choice should first and foremost be based on your character and profile...You need to know - or at least guess - whether you would adapt better to a large structure, where you won't necessarily have a preponderant influence on decisions and directions, or whether you prefer responsibilities...In a large group, there is, of course, greater job security, more training opportunities, more various benefits, etc...However, an SME will probably offer more versatility and greater freedom and creativity.
2. Consider the constraints to be respected.
Also important: the constraints related to each company. Consider the location of the company, the obligations related to the proposed position...Think about all these seemingly small details that, however, transform a professional daily life and make you either dread or look forward to Monday morning...
3. Consider your career progression.
Depending on the choices you have always made, your wishes and your professional project, it will be more interesting to choose a large or a smaller structure. As a recent graduate, it is more reassuring to move towards a well-defined framework, a secure, structured, well-marked environment that doesn't need anyone to function. With more experience, the trend may be towards challenges, personal challenges, and a greater desire - if not need - for independence and decision-making and/or creative "powers".
4. Consider your salary expectations.
There are no rules to determine which structure will offer more in terms of salary. Both small and large structures may decide to invest in certain profiles if they deem it necessary. And while it is true that salary increases are more regular within well-known giants, it remains that when small structures decide on a progression, the rate is higher.
5. Consider the context.
In a difficult climate like the current one, SMEs are winning out for a choice insofar as large companies are becoming more timid about their recruitment needs. And...Is it necessary to remind you that, whatever the case, small businesses are still far more numerous than large ones..?
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on April 22, 2012.
1. Consider your professional style.
Indeed, your choice should first and foremost be based on your character and profile...You need to know - or at least guess - whether you would adapt better to a large structure, where you won't necessarily have a preponderant influence on decisions and directions, or whether you prefer responsibilities...In a large group, there is, of course, greater job security, more training opportunities, more various benefits, etc...However, an SME will probably offer more versatility and greater freedom and creativity.
2. Consider the constraints to be respected.
Also important: the constraints related to each company. Consider the location of the company, the obligations related to the proposed position...Think about all these seemingly small details that, however, transform a professional daily life and make you either dread or look forward to Monday morning...
3. Consider your career progression.
Depending on the choices you have always made, your wishes and your professional project, it will be more interesting to choose a large or a smaller structure. As a recent graduate, it is more reassuring to move towards a well-defined framework, a secure, structured, well-marked environment that doesn't need anyone to function. With more experience, the trend may be towards challenges, personal challenges, and a greater desire - if not need - for independence and decision-making and/or creative "powers".
4. Consider your salary expectations.
There are no rules to determine which structure will offer more in terms of salary. Both small and large structures may decide to invest in certain profiles if they deem it necessary. And while it is true that salary increases are more regular within well-known giants, it remains that when small structures decide on a progression, the rate is higher.
5. Consider the context.
In a difficult climate like the current one, SMEs are winning out for a choice insofar as large companies are becoming more timid about their recruitment needs. And...Is it necessary to remind you that, whatever the case, small businesses are still far more numerous than large ones..?
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Posted online on April 22, 2012.
