5 Surprising Reasons Why You Should Apply For Jobs In Smaller Companies That You Didn't Know

By Kibet Tobias
Most candidates seeking employment in Kenya often ignore applying to smaller employers and focus their efforts more on bluechips and multinationals. This is wrong.
Yes, big companies offer some generous benefits, bigger salaries, fancy offices; but when it comes to professional growth, bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better.
The more resumes you distribute to smaller companies the better chance you have of landing interviews and even a job, unlike the bigger ones.
When you’re looking for a new job, do you ever take the size of the company into account? Would you rather work for a large company or a small sized one?

Here Are The Benefits Of Working For A Smaller Company

1. You can explore your talents and discover what you love
Small company gives you a chance to try new things so you can discover where you shine. The assumption is that, as a graduate, you know what you want to do with your life, but the reality is that many people don’t. And, for those who haven’t found their calling, this opportunity can be huge!
You may learn you have a hidden talent for handling clients, handling finances or thinking up new product ideas. Who knows? Many of those lucky people who absolutely love what they do often say, “I just fell into it.” And odds are that many of them discovered their true passion while working for a small business.

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2. Bonding with employees of all levels
Small companies tend to have less hierarchy, which means you could actually work with your boss. This can open the door to mentoring and collaboration opportunities that might otherwise be miles out of reach.
Of course, while this can be great for making a big impression, it also means results really count, because you-know-who is watching.
3. You’ll have a sense of ownership
The feeling of being a part of a family is also an advantage that small businesses have over larger ones. Employees are treated more like family members, and in many cases they are truly both a family member and a part of the family business. This feeling of family often creates a tremendous amount of energy during projects and tough times.
When you’re one of a handful of people working at a company, every success is celebrated by the whole team.
Imagine a job opportunity where your work isn’t appreciated, your effort goes unnoticed, and you could be replaced in an instant.  Isn’t that bad? Employees in small companies feel truly valued.
4. Your skills will be well utilized
Most processes and decisions in smaller companies tend to be more visible and transparent making it much easier to implement creative ideas and see them materialize.
This is the opposite of bigger companies where it can be harder to implement ideas because top management can be reluctant to change.
In addition to that, you will get the opportunity to multitask and work in many areas giving you the opportunity to acquire new skills and discover your abilities.
5. You will get promoted faster in a smaller company
Because of your hard work, it much easier to be recognized and promoted in a smaller company compared to a bigger one. In some bigger companies, too many complicated processes results in diluting the work environment thus making it hard for employees to perform.
A small company gives you the opportunity to be mentored and coached by the management and once you are empowered, you are able to grow career wise. This is especially very important for people who are just starting out in their careers.
In the end, there is nothing wrong working for a big company. But if you are looking to get a job and  grow your career, it is time you consider working for a small business and enjoy the above benefits.
Would you want to work for a smaller company? Do you already work for an small company? Let us know in the comments box below!