4. Being accountable: Ownership and owning-up are important. Taking accountability for what you are expected to deliver, at times even deliver what is not expected! In larger organizations, there could be a peak and a trough in the case of most businesses and this is because they have been fairly established. “Be ready to give it all you have if you are choosing a startup over a large company. The industry is constantly looking for people who are passionate and have fire in their belly,” said Upasana Nath, chief recruitment officer, Zomato.

5. Factor-in risks: Risks are greater in start-ups, so do your research on company, use websites such as JobBuzz.in  to assess relative strengths and weaknesses across the industry. Don’t be afraid of seeming intrusive, after all it’s your career! “Don’t be hesitant to ask questions about revenue, profitability, competition and other such things during the interview process. And, always have a Plan B in place, in case the stint at the startup fails.”  summarizes Vivek Madhukar, COO, TimesJobs.com

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