Believe it or not but finding a job after you complete your education is a daunting task. While your first instinct might be to shoot for the stars and try to get a big job at a well-known company, more opportunities now exist in the niche culture of startups.
With more opportunities and a potluck of benefits, the Millennials need to be aware of the advantages of working at a startup company.
Work with young people
For starters, you’ll work with a lot of young people. You won’t be looked down on as a young millennial that doesn’t know what they’re doing. Most of the people with “seniority” in the company will be only a few years older than you. You’ll need to learn to balance work life and friendships with your co-workers because you’ll actually like the people you work with.
Growth opportunities
Startups are always hiring. Even if they’re not hiring for the department you want to work in, you have a good chance of getting your foot in the door. Similarly, there are a lot of growth opportunities since the company will be moving quickly. If you work hard, show your value and loyalty, you’re going to have more responsibilities and earn a better position.
Valuable experience
Thus, the most important reason for why you should work at a startup is the amount of experience and new skills you will gain. You will do a lot of networking, both within and outside your company. You might wear a lot of different hats in the company but you’ll love it because there will always be something exciting happening.
It might feel really busy and a little crazy, but it’s amazing to see how much the company will change in just a few months. And you’ll really feel like you’re contributing to that. Working at a startup gives you the opportunity to experience multiple areas of interest to help you develop in the right direction.
This article was first published on Monster.com.
