Are you wondering if your next career move should focus on landing a position in a large multinational corporation, mid-sized company or a fast growing company or startup? Here is a quick guide to help you determine the best fit for you!
Traditional Corporate Culture
- Hierarchical
- Follow Instructions and Procedures
- Delaying is Better Than Making Mistakes
- Clear Established Chain of Command
- Protect Yourself First
- Clear Boundaries
- Motivate Via Promotions
- Reporting Systems
Progressive Corporate Culture
- Loose Structure
- Brainstorming, Suggestions and Ideas
- Trying New Approaches is Encouraged
- Taking Ownership
- Networking & Building Teams
- Entrepreneurial in Approach
- Needs People Who Are Not Afraid To Question
- Motivate by Giving Leadership and Independence and Freedom to Create
- Using Mentors
- Accessibility to Top Leadership
- Ability to Impact and Wear More Hats
- Recognition and Promotion Through Special Projects
- Rewarded for Taking Initiative
- More Flexibility to Perform Work and Be Compensated in Less Traditional Ways
- Freedom to Get Projects and Assignments Done
- Excitement of Being Part of Something New and Emerging
- Rewarded for Performance vs. Length of Employment
Benefits of Large Companies
- More Opportunities Within the Organization
- Security (to a point)
- Working in a System With Channel of Command Compliments Some Personalities Best
- Prestige
- Stability
- Compensation and Benefits
