4 reasons why you should work for a startup

Those who think ‘out of the box’, aim high and have a progressive ‘Be my own boss’ attitude, are often the reason for startups. This has resulted in the establishment of 3,500 startups in India. Reports estimate that India alone might have around 11,500 startups by 2020.

Experienced or fresher, you should work in a startup company for a year or two. It will help them build up the confidence, learn how to multi-task and move forward in your career. Here’s why heading towards the startup industry could be a good career move:

Responsibility: A startup helps you adopt new skills which allow you overcome challenges. Multiple opportunities accelerated learning and increased responsibility are a pathway to a powerful position in the business world. There’s a good chance you’ll improve your business knowledge in the first few months.

Passion and innovation: A working environment which allows its employees to be highly enthusiastic about achieving their goals makes it a fun place to work. In an environment like that, there’s a good chance you might come up with brilliant innovative ideas that can give your company an edge over the others in the industry. 

Satisfaction of work: A job at a startup will help you have a creative approach towards challenges. There’s a feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction when you’re working for a startup. One of the best things about startups is that people from various backgrounds get together and create a fun working environment. While you have to follow a predetermined set of cultural rules when you join a big business, joining a startup often means that you can directly shape the growth of business culture. 

Own your business: Startups will give you a sense of owning a business. Despite the fact that you’re working long hours and sacrificing your social life, you’re sure to accumulate a lot of talent. A startup is an ideal place for people who are planning to start their own venture one day. The challenges you face while working in a startup will prepare you to handle your own venture in a more matured way.