For many students
walking out of University the future seems simple but not satisfying. We are
presented with a degree program that promises more potential than it delivers.
Soon the need for money, the opportunity for the dream job or the chance to
please our parents has us at a job that we aren’t happy doing.
Over
the past decade more than 10 million people were surveyed by Gallup. Only
one-third “Strongly agree” with the following statement: “at work, I have the
opportunity to do what I do best every day.” In a poll of 1,000 people who
disagreed with this statement, not one single person was emotionally engaged on
the job. Through this study is was found that people who do have the
opportunity to focus on their strengths are six times more likely to be engaged
in their jobs and 3 times as likely to report having an excellent quality of
life in general.
It’s clear that if you want to reach your potential you must work somewhere where your strengths are appreciated and your abilities are left unrestricted. Early-Stage startups are a prime example of this for one simple reason… they don’t have much resources. The average startup founder isn’t going to hire you to twiddle your thumbs and fetch coffee. They want you there so you can achieve goals for them. The only reason they’ll want you is because you have the strengths to achieve those goals. This may seem harsh but it explains why startup employees willingly pull all-nighters. They are operating within their “Strengths zone” where they are simply doing what they do best.
If you want to be challenged…
If you want to work where you and your unique strengths are celebrated!
Then
consider working for a startup company and check out My Career City. The experts on staff help students and recent graduates find jobs in the fast-paced and rewarding world of start-up companies. Join today and see the great job opportunities they have available for someone just like you!
| About Author | Home - Corporate to Startup | |||
| My Career City | Fortune 500 vs. Startups | |||
| Money were no object | ||||
