When Priti completed her graduation and decided to begin her professional journey, she had a fork-in-the-road moment: should she join a large multinational corporation or a startup?

Priti did what many others do: she asked seniors and relatives employed in both kinds of companies for their advice and suggestions. Each had their own take and guidance and in the end, Priti was left all the more confused.

In an attempt to solve this issue, Moneycontrol spoke to leaders working in a range of MNCs and startups and explored the conundrum of choosing the right kind of company to start one’s career. Here are some key differences:

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Experts said large corporations have a better understanding and the resources for mapping down the career trajectory of each individual. When the six-decade-old travel firm Sabre Corporation hires freshers from the campus, it can give them the project outlook for the next year.

Similarly, Sabre’s organisational plans for its products and business have been defined for 2025 and beyond.

“We also have most of the leaders visiting global locations regularly, opening more prospects of closer interaction,” said Rency Mathew, people leader for India and South Asia at Sabre. “Sabre solutions are utilised by many airlines and partner agencies that give freshers a view into how global businesses support each other.” Read More

This Industry Story captures inputs from Rency Mathew – People Leader, India and South Asia and was published in Moneycontrol publication.