MNC Vs. Startups- Which is a better job option for a fresh MBA graduate? Why?

I would like to suggest you to go with startup because in startup companies you will get more learning aspects as compared to MNCs. MNCs follow a particular work culture protocol where your work profile is predefined so you have to do as you are directed. But startups are more open door office system where you can handle multifunctional team like marketing, promotion, operations, etc., this would give you a holistic view regarding all the fields and your problem solving skills will also developed drastically once you have more team to handle at the same time. and if you handle those multifunctional teams in the organization so you can have an idea of opening your own venture in future. MNCs are also a good option but after having experience in startup companies you can either switch to MNCs or you can start your own startup companies because it is always great to be a job creator rather than being job seeker. So take your decision wisely and I hope this answer would help you with the same.

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The decision for MNC vs Startups can be decided by the points given below: 1. Salary: A start-up salary will be lower when compared with an MNCs, but your participation in job roles will be vast and you could learn a lot of things, and gain experience and knowledge. Your salary will be dependent on the funds which a start-up will get. MNCs do pay you well due to the resources and profits they have. 2. Responsibility & recognition: In a start-up, each role is linked with responsibilities. You might have to work for long hours with more pressure and more responsibilities. But, with bigger responsibilities come bigger prizes both at professional and personal levels. Your good work can earn profits to the organization subsequently you come in their good book, and that confirms good appreciations. And if you do an error, everyone has to pay for it. 3. Work-life balance: If you wish to have a 9 to 5 job then MNC is better for you. You will have plenty amount of time to devote to your family and friends. But, if you want to take risks and challenges then go for a start-up. Here, working hours are not fixed. You might have to work even on weekends. MNCs have less workload as compared to a start-up. 4. Facilities: Start-ups are small organizations hence with lesser facilities as compared to MNCs. Might not have a fancy office. No foreign trips. While in an MNC, you will get better and several facilities. If you want to go abroad then an MNC should be your choice. 5. Risk: Working in a start-up is risky. A start-up might fail and you might become jobless. MNCs are stronger and there are fewer chances of failing hence there is job security. 6. Career growth: Start-ups are always a better place to learn more and grow. The domain skill-sets will improve and no time is wasted in office politics. Whereas in an MNC, you learn a lot of new things besides your basic work. MNCs can help you with your all-round development.

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All of them are good and have decent perks & benefits. So, why are you taking such a long time to make a decision? Is it because you're getting confused whether to join a startup or MNC aka Multi National Company? Choosing an MNC, no doubt, you will be working with the most seasoned people, but your scope of work is going to be pretty restricted (based on your experience level), you can't discuss some of your ideas with the MD/CEO of the company just like that, but you can have a fair balance in between work and life; only if you insist. In fact, freshers join startups so that they can do a lot of experiments, build test, and see perspicacity the other day. It's going to be a rare case where someone would tell a fresher "this is what you are supposed to do." In fact, you can study at home and experiment at work as one of your practicals. It's that easy. So, think which type of scenario interests you and choose wisely.

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For a fresh MBA graduate, it is good to choose STARTUP instead of directly going for an own business or MNCs. Since each student who passes out from the campus by completing an MBA degree will be having an entrepreneurial mindset. If he or she wants to satisfy his needs and wants he should first work for a startup. By working in a startup he/she will gain a lot of experience not only about how to do a job. Startup teaches how to overcome a hard time in a company. By working in a startup there is enough opportunity for him/her to know how a business runs and what difficulties will arise during the course of work. MNC's are a place where the employees are required to work based on the given job description. He is not allowed to interfere with the lowest and highest level of business problem.

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As a fresh MBA graduate with not much responsibility on the head and a desire to learn avidly, it is good to go for a job in a startup. In a startup, there is so much to learn given you have enough time to make the best out of it. You get to the ground reality of things and it is almost like starting from scratch. If you are aspiring to be an entrepreneur and some great ideas in mind working in a startup can give you all you want to kick-start your own idea in near future. Looking at the other side. If the only motive is to pursue an MBA degree was to get into a well established company and get the hefty pay cheque at the end of the month, you should definitely work in an MNC. In MNC, you get all the benefits like medical insurance, extracurricular like CSR activities and a 9-6 job with not much pressure as compared to what you have already seen while in an MBA college. Moreover, it's up to you to decide now where you see yourself. You see yourself as an entrepreneur or as an associate in some MNC (mostly unsatisfied with his job).

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There are pros and cons in both MNCs and start-up. It totally depends on your future goals and how you wish to build your career. It totally depends on you in taking the right career decision. In a start-up, you are at risk. A start-up might fail and you might be jobless. Working in MNCs are safer because there are fewer chances of failing. In start-ups, there is no job security. But MNCs provides job security to employees. But comes to career growth, start-ups are the best to choose where you learn more and grow. The domain knowledge will improve and no time is wasted in office politics. Working in MNCs. It helps you in enhancing your skills and an all-around development for you. If you want to do 9 to 5 job then MNCs are the right place to work. You will have a greater amount of time to spend with your family and friends. But if you like some challenges in life then go for start-ups. You might have work on weekends also. Work load will be more in start-ups when compared to an MNCs.

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