Which is a better option to begin a career, working at a startup or joining a large corporation(MNC)

It depends on your goals and work ethic. I've predominantly worked in start-ups, which is my preference. I don't look at large corporations as it's just not my preference. I've worked at universities between start-ups, and I love the start-up environment. There's a buzz that other places don't have. There's a stronger sense of teamwork, and you work in smaller teams, which is perfect for me. However, from experience, I have noticed that many companies prefer to see big names on your CV than a start-up. Large corporations can look much better on a CV. But give me a choice - a brand new start-up or a large corporation that's been around for years and has thousands of employees... I'll choose the start-up every time!

I have worked in both before, and I really think that it doesn't matter much if you have a driven mindset and want to grow yourself through self-learning and exposure. The good thing about working in a startup is that you don't need to ask for opportunities; you are kind of forced to try anything due to the thin human resources. The good thing about working in an established company (NMC) is that you don't have to do a lot of things here and there, but it's easier to lose sight of the big picture as everyone is specialized and lacks opportunities to try new things. At the end of the day, the most important thing is a driven mindset.

Each has its pros and cons. However, I would prefer to work for a start-up. Moreover, I learned valuable things I couldn't learn from an MNC

Startup! You can improve yourself in many different fields. Also, it gives you a feeling of ownership you can't get if you join a large corporation.

Depends on what your goals are. I would say if you are looking to learn more in different fields and go beyond what your scope of work is - definitely opt for a startup! You will push your own limits and learn a huge amount in a short period of time + you get more of a leeway to f up :)

Consider your goals, values, and career path before deciding. Startups offer innovation and agility. MNCs provide stability and resources. Choose what aligns with your personal and professional aspirations.

Best bet - go for a medium sized, dynamic company that has actual clients, revenue, responsibilities, deadlines, structure, and a track record of delivering. you will learn a heck of a lot about actual business, have the flexibility to switch between roles and fill different gaps, and the ability to move up quickly as the value you deliver will be noticed (unlike in a big corp) Startups are experiments on hypothesis, very dynamic, but also very extreme environments. A lot of what you "learn" will simply not translate well into becoming a responsible professional. I'd say get 5 years of seeing how an actual business works before jumping off into the deep end of the start-up world. Big corps are tough to start in. I would avoid them all together - you generally get a very small roll to play and it's hard to get noticed, move up, learn new things. You will risk becoming a reflection of the inefficiency that big corp normally stands for.

I would say joining a large corporation first - it can provide a structured environment, opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, and you can pick up on best practice. After that, try startups where employees take on more responsibility and have a greater impact on the company's success. But, in the end, it depends on a specific company and your personal preference.