Startup and Established Business: Choosing the Correct Company in Singapore

Posted by InCorp Global on February 23rd, 2021

What is best for your journey?

If you are just starting your career path, you may be wondering what type of company you should work within first, especially if you want to experience working with both. Hiring managers at early startup companies can become very wary when they come across someone who has spent more than five years at an established company since they are uncertain if the individual can adjust to the startup grind. If you fall into this particular category, it is suggested that you highlight any ground zero work you have done; this demonstrates your ability to take risks and work among ambiguity.

On the other hand, an individual with only a startup experience may not be able to adjust well to the structure of an established company. Hiring managers in this position will be apprehensive about whether an individual with only startup experience can handle the complex structure of a mature organization, which requires them to have savvy communication skills. Due to your startup qualifications, you may have to sacrifice pay to work within an established company, since you will be working with people who have more experience than you. What makes an individual with startup experience a great addition to an established organization is their desire to take risks and push the boundaries. Those who are willing to take calculated risks often move up the organizational ladder fast.

In the end, no decision you make is right or wrong. It is just the option you choose to pursue. Your final decision will be based on your skills and how you fit within the organization that you choose. It also comes down to the manager who is tasked with hiring you and their management philosophy. You can try each of the two types of companies out and then decide which one best fits your personality and professional ambitions.

Questions You Should Ask Yourself

Whether you’re an experienced worker or recent graduate, here are a few questions you should consider before making the leap to a startup or mature company:

• What skills do you want to add to the set of skills you already have? Will the new position allows you to improve the skills you already have or develop new ones?
• Who makes you most excited to work with them? Are company size and team culture important to you? These are the people you will spend the majority of your waking hours with, so you need to be sure you can enjoy being around them on a consistent basis.
• What do you consider to be valuable? Be sure that whatever decision you make is reflective of what makes you happy. This is all about doing what is best for you as a professional.

Read more on how to choose between a Startup and Established Company at InCorp Global.