Starting in an SME, yes or no?
5 September 2008
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When you leave school or are looking for a mandatory internship as part of your studies, you are often tempted to turn to large companies. Because they are better known than SMEs, and they cultivate their brand image. But small businesses also have their advantages.
SMEs are recruiting.
More and more young people are deciding to turn to small businesses. Many universities have even created training courses to get a good start in an SME. Because they too are recruiting, sometimes more than large companies depending on the sector, and often offer the opportunity of a more rewarding first experience than in multinationals.
More responsibilities.
Joining a human-sized company allows juniors to progress faster. A good opportunity to acquire a certain versatility and resourcefulness. And, in fact, to quickly obtain responsibilities. Finally, it is easier to know the personnel of a small company and to have recognition oneself. Conversely, in large groups, young people remain confined for a long time to strictly defined tasks and have more difficulty in evolving. The positions are more fixed.
Flexibility and patience.
Joining an SME for your first job requires "flexibility" and patience. Because most of the time, you don't count your hours and social benefits are not always available. By comparison, the comfort offered by large companies is sometimes tempting. You can benefit from 35 hours a week, salaries are mostly higher and it is easier to change jobs, especially internally, through mobility.
So, should you start in a small company or a large group? It all depends on your personality and your objectives!
Posted on July 28
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SMEs are recruiting.
More and more young people are deciding to turn to small businesses. Many universities have even created training courses to get a good start in an SME. Because they too are recruiting, sometimes more than large companies depending on the sector, and often offer the opportunity of a more rewarding first experience than in multinationals.
More responsibilities.
Joining a human-sized company allows juniors to progress faster. A good opportunity to acquire a certain versatility and resourcefulness. And, in fact, to quickly obtain responsibilities. Finally, it is easier to know the personnel of a small company and to have recognition oneself. Conversely, in large groups, young people remain confined for a long time to strictly defined tasks and have more difficulty in evolving. The positions are more fixed.
Flexibility and patience.
Joining an SME for your first job requires "flexibility" and patience. Because most of the time, you don't count your hours and social benefits are not always available. By comparison, the comfort offered by large companies is sometimes tempting. You can benefit from 35 hours a week, salaries are mostly higher and it is easier to change jobs, especially internally, through mobility.
So, should you start in a small company or a large group? It all depends on your personality and your objectives!
Posted on July 28
france5.fr
