“What are you going to do after graduation?” is often the question that makes freshly grads sick and tired. However, the most important question you need to answer is what best fits you.  Would it be better to become a “first jobber” in the corporate to minimize the risks of losing money and time? Or starting a new business? Better asking yourself these questions to build up your confidence at your very first step.

1. Are you afraid of mistake and failure?

Mistakes and failures are commonly experienced by startup people. According to statistics, up to 90% of startups fail. Many successful startup founders did not accomplish their dream at their very first trial. The most important characters of startup people are “fall and get up quickly”. They need neither be afraid of failure nor sink in disappointment and keep looking for new innovative solutions. If you are scared by failure, starting your career in a well-founded corporation is not a bad idea. Having mentors promotes your confidence and advises when you are going on the wrong track can be beneficial. 

2. What do you prefer, security or challenging?

Being a startup owner is definitely challenging (or some might say risky). The challenges include time management for indefinite work-related thought, financial-related issues, and keep wondering how to attract investors. On the other hand, working in a corporate is more secure as there are certain working hours, salaries, and other benefits. 

3. How quickly can you adapt and learn?

Eager to learn is essential for successful startup owners as it keeps new ideas flowing for business development and quickly adapts in case of disruption happening from similar businesses. Even working in a corporate, to keep learning and adapting are necessary for several lines of work. Startup founders need to keep their pacing faster than 5G because a few slow steps might be life-changing for business.

4. Are you an introvert or extrovert?

Though it is not the most vital indicator, surveys show that most of the startup founders are extroverts as they need to meet new people continuously which includes other startup founders, investors, technology developers, and potential customers. Hence, if you do not like meeting new people, you might find yourself happier working in a corporate with the same colleagues, customers, and working routine.

5. How flexible are you at work?

If you decide to be a corporate man, you will definitely be assigned with a certain job description that allows you to manage your own life. However, if you choose to become a startup founder, even if your role is already assigned, you might have to behave like a “worker bee” who must be ready to help others (even if it is not your job) to ensure continuity.
 

All the 5 issues mentioned above are only the initial indicators to help you decide as well as providing a clearer picture. There might be other factors that need to be considered for your decision making. Regardless of the path you choose to pursue, if you are fully determined, we believe you will definitely succeed in what you do as “who you are”.

References

https://th.jobsdb.com/th-th/articles/คิดให้ดีก่อนเป็นstartup

http://www.minddojo.co.th/knowledge/worktips/startup-

https://techsauce.co/saucy-thoughts/startup-is-not-side-project

https://www.leading-brains.com/do-you-have-startup-personality/

https://www.success.com/the-9-personalities-a-startup-needs-to-be-successful/