The Advantages of Working for a Small Company 在小公司上班的好处

【题目】

Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

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The Advantages of Working for a Small Company

Many people prefer to work for large companies because these firms are often well-established and seem to be more secure. They also usually offer training programs for new graduates and lots of support for new employees. Furthermore, there may be a well-defined chain of command that offers the promise of steady advancement. Despite these advantages, I would prefer to work for a small company for the following reasons.

First, small companies are more flexible. While it can be argued that larger firms have well-established markets and are, therefore, more stable employers better able to deal with the ups and downs of the marketplace, in today’s competitive society a smaller firm is often better able to weather changes in the marketplace. With its smaller size and often smaller investment, it is easier for such firms to change track when the market demands it. Second, although a smaller firm may not offer the same level of training and support that a larger firm does, new employees are usually given more responsibility and opportunities to grow. Furthermore, the smaller staff size means they will get more personal attention from senior managers and have more opportunities to demonstrate their skills and advance.

There is no denying that joining a small firm does entail some risk. The company may fail, leaving its employees suddenly jobless. But even if the worst should happen, the employees would have already gained valuable experience that makes them attractive to other employers. In conclusion, as a new graduate I believe that this is a proper time in my life to take risks and seek out learning experiences, so working for a small firm would be appropriate for me.

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