I have just had 2 job offers, both for IT recruitment. One is in a small company that has been going for 4 years now, and one is a well known established company. There are more benefits for the larger company, however, im still having a dilema, has anyone got any opinions on whether a smaller or larger firm is better in this industry?
2007-01-21 21:08:10 · 5 answers · asked by Nicky B 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
In a larger firm you may find that you are merely a number, rather than a valued member of staff. However, in the larger firm you may find there are bigger perks, such as nights out, better xmas partie's etc.
2007-01-21 21:13:33 · answer #1 · answered by kchick8080 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very tricky question, there are benefits to each.
Obviously in the smaller firm you are likely to be more of a valued member of staff rather than a number on the pay books. However you also run the risk of something going wrong with the small firm. Numerous small firms go bust or experiance financial problems in the first 5 years or so.
With the larger company at least you have more security once your confirmed in post and there is likely to be better financial and promotional benefits.
Also small firms can be clicky and if you dont get on with one or two there then it can be problamatic, larger firms dont have that so much..
Personally I'd go for the larger one but the choice is yours.
2007-01-21 21:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by sianmog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally prefer working for smaller companies because you are far more valued and involved in the business. You are also more likely to get more generous pay increases (as long as the company is doing well) because you don't get "graded" along side other members of staff.
2007-01-21 21:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by Rachael H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depend, money wise, traveling time,no job is for life nowadays. Established companies come and go. Think of yourself where you feel more comfortable.
2007-01-21 21:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by van n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE ARE BENEFITS FROM BOTH.
1.LARGE [ pros ]
-more benefits
-more interactions with others
-opportunity to learn more
-more contacts with large clients
-more opportunity to learn /grow.
1.LARGE [ CONS ]
-limited opportunity to show innovations
-growth slow.
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1. SMALL [ PROS]
-exposed to more areas for learning
-good place for training/ learning
-use your creativity/ innovations
2.SMALL [ CONS]
-less opportunity to make money quickly.
-less clients
-smaller clients
regards
LEO LINGHAM
2007-01-21 21:19:24 · answer #5 · answered by leolingham 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋