I have an offer in hand from a large national insurer, but I will also be interviewing with a couple of smaller regional companies next week. From what you've seen, do the smaller shops offer better advancement opportunities? Or is that just something recruiters say to compete with the larger organizations?

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I don't think it's so cut and dry between bigger and smaller shops. Some small shops will, others won't. I would take the offer in hand right now, and weigh your options later if another offer comes through.

It can vary a lot between companies, even if they're the same size. One thing a smaller organization has going for it is that you're guaranteed more visibility. If you push yourself and do a great job you won't be just another face in the crowd, you can really stand out and be noticed by management. Of course, some would say that will also work in the other direction. If you flame out it may be harder to fade into the background.

From personal exp. Smaller usually has more drama but they last longer, or until the larger company buys them.

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Like previous poster said it’s not cut and dry, but I have worked for large and small and I would say that there’s more opportunity at the larger firms

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