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Introduction
A job in which you can make a difference at a company is often alluring
People use startup to describe a range of companies founded on the creative ideas of a small group of founders By this definition
Twitter is a successful worldwide startup even Sam Waltons Walmart is a startup
In a stage 3 or 4 startup
you are less likely to be exposed to different facets of the organization increasing your ability to specialize decreasing your overall influence
If youre a collaborator
make sure the company fosters collaboration
Estimate the companys growth potential Evaluate the startups future prospects
estimate the consumer demand for the product or service
a quality workforce
Check out who follows a startups social media If you find venture capitalists & analysts as followers
this can reassure you the startup has a promising future
Find out why employees have left the company If people went on to bigger opportunities in the same market
this is likely a positive sign the startup could be a great stepping stone
Can you adapt to the changing needs and direction of your startup? Will you be able to stay positive in the face of daunting obstacles?
a single employee can sabotage a companys morale
Sources
Supporting content and materials adapted from:
Forbes Startup Advice, http://onforb.es/GFdu7v Startup Interview Tips, http://on.mash.to/GEwG5Q Signing On with a Startup, http://bit.ly/GFoHeI Choosing the Right Startup, http://bit.ly/GHgTDX