I was interviewed by a startup software company today. Things overall look quite attractive. I was interviewed by the Vice-President and the HR manager. They seemed to like me and are asking me back for a second interview with the Chief Information Officer.

These are the positives and negatives of the company:

Positives
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1. The core group of people of this company used to work at a big company that was sold to another company. They were all pretty high ranking in this company and probably have a wealth of experiences. This gives them an edge over other startup companies who are pretty much learning as they go along.

2. I got an impression from the interview that this company isn't cheap. If I need something to accomplish a goal, they will get it for me.

3. They are a pure software company. They appreciate software developers and the work they do and the needs they have. Many companies out there consider its IT department as expendable and don't get the respect it deserves.

4. They have a pretty clear vision of what they want to be in the near future.

5. They encourage employees to buy company shares so as to become personally invested in the success of the company.

Negatives
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1. The company is only 15 ppl. I imagine, as with any startup, the work is very challenging and long hours are expected.

2. The people who work in the company are all very bright intelligent people but its kind of like a nerdfest. For a startup company, you need really bright people and I might become the village idiot.

3. The workplace is kinda messy. It even looks like a startup. There's equipment lying around and stuff. The workplace doesn't look as sleek and professional and sterile as most companies do.

On startup of a new enterprise, it's easier to separate the wheat from the chaff, due to lesser numbers, but also to see how your colleagues handle dancing on their feet to new tunes.



The past history of the core mentioned might detract from the latter abovementioned, but there might be some hidden expertise over the mid to long term.



This can be helpful because nobody wants accountants in the way to get a job done, but remember that for every dollar you waste, your new friends are wasting 15.



When the factory becomes expendable, the company's days are numbered. It is the management's perogative to change its mind though, so don't count your chickens.



Talk is cheap. Substance pays your mortgage. Visualize life beneath a bridge, but pay your rent first.



When they offer shares to employees, without trying to con them, it would be good. Run Forrest! Run!



The longer your hours, the less time you have to spend your salary, as long as you don't get wounded by it.



It takes a little time to combine the right team, and a team of nerds needs PR among other things.
Ask not whether your workmates think you're an idiot, but what you might think of them.


If they have been moved onto the premises since before November 30th, give it a miss - they are a herd of troglodytes!

what is the company offering in terms of their benefits package?? for me, everything comes down to that.

I would, but only after I got the best experience in the industry I am in and feel like I want to try something different. If you already got big corp. experience I say go for it, having experiences in different levels in the industry only make your resume looks better.

if it in a exciting growth sector as well as ambition plan and strong support from its shareholder base



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