Assuming that you are experimenting with the concept of proactive job search, check-out this list of preeminent small companies. They've been selected by Business Week for "showing resilience in the face of a worsening economy."
Why should job seekers give greater consideration to smaller companies, e.g. those with fewer than 500 employees? Because this sector of the economy has been more nimble since 2003; they are most likely to seek innovators as they navigate the current economic downturn.
- Beginning in 2004, Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that job creation moved from larger to smaller companies. A few of the simple reasons:
- Smaller companies need to hire to fuel and sustain their growth
- Larger companies may be under the spell of "slash and burn" CEO's
Read the full article referenced above (by Richard Kirby) to think about small versus large employers. For our purposes, consider the following criteria when evaluating the Business Week Hot Growth Companies or performing a SWOT analysis on any potential employer.
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Is the company focused on organic growth from the inside . . . or
growth through external M&A?
• Does the company reward and promote high achievers?
• Do they truly value their employees?
Perform your due diligence using the strategies suggested in 5 clues to your next big thing and answer these (and other) questions
before you decide to sign up with a new employer.
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Great post and definitely a good idea. I think that most people focus on larger companies or companies that are well known. Another good resource was covered in the post listed below, definitely worth a read if you want additional ideas in your search.
http://careeralley.com/careers/how-does-your-company-rate/