Self-study 15 Task Vocabulary Ex 1

Task 4. Writing.
How good is your organisation, or one you would like to work for, at keeping its graduate recruits? Write your opinion (150-200 words)

When it comes to our professional development, choosing a suitable career path is only one part of the equation. Another factor that is just as important is deciding the type of business we want to work for. 

Unless you decide to go down the self-employment route, you will need to consider your future employer in terms of their brand reputation, career opportunities and the benefits you can expect as their employee.
Many of these aspects are directly linked to the size of an organisation; small businesses operate very differently than large companies. 
Here, we outline the advantages and disadvantages of working for both a small and a big company so that you can make a truly informed decision.
The pros of working for a large company
Defining what constitutes a large business can be tricky as this can vary from one industry to another. For instance, the US government’s Small Business Administration considers any business in the mining industry with under 500 employees, to be small. On the other hand, a company selling computer programming services is deemed to be large if its annual receipts exceed $21 million. 
While there’s some room for discussion here, in most cases, researching the company’s size, annual turnover and brand will give you a good indication of whether they fall into this category or not. 
Without further ado, here are the pros of working at a large company.
1. You have financial security
While a small business might depend on investment rounds to keep the payroll going, large companies usually have enough cash flow to weather changes in market conditions or a temporary drop in sales. 
Large companies tend to be more profitable and have a well-established reputation and partnerships that sustain their financial future.
Larger businesses also have the means and resources to attract bright talent, which allows them to stay competitive. This means that choosing to work for a large company usually means better pay as well.