Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Should I apply for a job at a startup company

Should I apply for a job at a startup company?
What are the risks involved? I saw a contract job at a startup Internet company. The company was started by another respected company who has had many successful Internet startups that are thriving today by themselves (and are well known sites). The job title requires a college degree. However, the job description lists only basic requirements and doesn't list a college degree. I am mid-career, college-degreed, and I could count this job as part of my freelance business. The job is a contract job, work at home, flexible to one's own schedule, based on how productive you are. The more you produce the more money you'll make, to sum up what the job posting says. Pay is silly, a tiny fixed amount for one item produced. I see this job as skill enhancing, extra though small $. But since it doesn't even list a college degree I wonder if it's really is skill enhancing. If I do have a degree, will they pay more? Is this job for a recent grad? The ad doesn't say so. Am I foolish to apply?
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1 :
The biggest risk is the company doesn't make enough money to pay you. If the upside is good, take a chance.
2 :
Foolish would be to not look into it further if youare interested in it. You say they have had other companies that have done well If you are in a position to try it out, do it. Make sure that you are secure and stable in all your other areas but it sound like something you really want to check out go for it. the worse tha tcould happen you find out it is not for you , the best it happens to be great and you end up with a GREAT new job
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Can you check the company out with the BBB first? Type the company name in to your search engine and see what comes up. A little research can go a long way and save you a lot of wasted time. Alicia

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