In the ever changing work setting, people searching for jobs will have to decide between working for a small company or a large company at some point in time. With a quick glance, making a decision may seem to be rather simple and easy, but such a decision actually has to weigh in many factors.
It is partly true that many people prefer small or medium-size companies because those firms can make speedy decisions without formal procedures that the larger companies must follow. However, larger companies are able to provide employees with more opportunities to receive training from experts. In this respect, the advantages of the large company in terms of education outweigh those of a small company. These days, people have to improve their skills continuously to meet the demands of their companies or to better themselves in the professional world. Large companies usually have more systematic educational programs which enable their employees to fulfill their roles and to maximize their performances. According to some statistics, an employee who used to work in a large company has more opportunity to receive education for his career and finally reap the benefits of better treatment in the future because of his raised value through the training. For example, my friend in a small manufacturing company barely has any systematical education from the firm because it lacks the resources for the training programs. This is not to say that small companies are filled with untrained individuals. There are many specialists in different areas in small companies, and novice or non-experts can use this expert knowledge from the specialist to expand his or her experiences. In a large company, people can easily build strong social networks in their organizations while receiving training. In contrast, the employees of a small company can be limited to receiving information and conversing with a select few. However, the same networking principle is at play just in a smaller scale. Due to this smaller circle, the difficulty of getting information can prevent or harm work performance. One advantage of smaller companies is that they normally provide better customer service. For instance, when I have some problems with my computer, I can contact a repairman and receive their services anytime. Furthermore, I can get small tips from them for fixing computer problems through their services. The small company provides a good relationship.
Though there must be some advantages of working in a small company, such as quick decision making and a friendly atmosphere, I personally believe that working in a large company has its unique strong points that the small one is not able to provide. In this respect, I'd rather choice the bigger company.