Other than size, as measured by revenue, the number of employees, or perhaps, physical presence or
reach, the biggest difference between large and small companies is the level of internal support that they provide. Support can cover a wide range of activities varying from well-defined internal “silos” in which certain tasks are relegated to specific departments, to companies that expect individuals to “Do whatever it takes” to get their job done. Based on one’s experience, an individual can become accustomed to operating anywhere within the operational support continuum.
Considering making the jump to a company of a different size? Read this first.
Topics: Career Advancement, Career Opportunity Evaluation, Executive Career Success, Cultural Fit, Culture Fit Assessment, Large Company Environment, Small Company Environment, Small to Large Company Move, Large to Small Company Move, Career Transition, Candidate-to-Company Fit, Start-Up Environment, Changing Company Size, Company Fit, Corporate Environment
When one starts the job search process, it is easy for this activity to become the center stage in all their thinking. Sleepless nights and playing the 'what-if' games are almost a certainty. This situation is especially true if the candidate is unemployed and relying on their severance or savings to pay the monthly bills which did not stop when the paychecks did.
Topics: EMBA, Career Planning, Career Advancement, Opportunity Assessment, Career Opportunity Evaluation, Executive Career Success