WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. job growth is driven by startup companies, according to a 2010 Kauffman Foundation study.
But, job seekers who dream of joining a new company hoping it will become the next Starbucks or Google should carefully consider the risks and rewards, says Polly Black, director of the Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship at Wake Forest University.
"It is very exciting to join a startup. Since it is often an 'all hands on deck' situation, you will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the business right away," Black says. However, there is some risk involved and those tempted to accept job offers from startup businesses without a long-term track record need to know the right questions to ask before making the leap. Black explains the five most important things to consider:
1. Passion -- Do you have a real passion for what the small startup company is doing? You will likely be working long hours for little pay, so you need to have a passion for what you are doing.
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