Working for a small company has advantages. Small companies offer varying tasks, work that impacts the bottom line, working with subcontractors and more independence.
Variety of Tasks
In a smaller company, you tend to wear multiple hats. The smaller the company, the more hats you’ll wear and be expected to be flexible, adaptable and have a generalists skill set. For people that like variety, working for a smaller company can allow them to stretch and develop skills beyond the technical or hard skills required for the job. Often, your creative, marketing and business strategy skills will be utilized to think out of the box to solve problems.
Closer to the Bottom Line
Your work in a smaller company will impact the bottom line more directly than working for a larger company. This responsibility can be very positive as your contributions will be appreciated as the small team strives to build the company and increase profits.
Work with Subcontractors
Smaller companies tend to outsource more of their support services. This means that you could work with experts in their field instead of in-house staff that may not be as talented.
Smaller Teams, More Independence
In smaller companies, the teams (if there are any) are small and that means that independent work is not only expected by necessary. If you like working alone, or with minimal supervision, work for a busy start up. You’ll be highly accountable for your work, but your initiative, drive and ability to make decisions that respect the overall missions and goals will be appreciated.
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