You are part of a company that you build up together and enjoy great freedom on the side - this feeling is one of the reasons why more and more people prefer to work in a start-up company.

Starting a career is not always easy. Whencountless applications end in rejection, the reasonis often a lack of professional experience. A good way to successfully and quickly gain a foothold after graduation is to work in a start-up.

A startup is a newly founded company that is often characterized by an innovative business idea. Startups enable many graduates to start their careers.

There are many reasons for graduates to join such young companies. One clear advantage is that a startup is not looking for employees with years of professional experience. Final grades are also not usually a priority. Above all, the candidate must be committed and fit into the team. Young companies have flat hierarchies and everyone pitches in. As a result, the learning curve is steep, the variety of tasks is high and the atmosphere is relaxed.

As a startup often only has limited financial resources at the beginning of its life phase, it usually strives for rapid growth. If the startup establishes itself on the market, the graduate has the opportunity to become a long-term employee. If the company fails, the graduate has better chances on the job market thanks to the skills and knowledge gained. In addition, working in a startup shows that the candidate is willing to take a professional risk. Startups stand for courage, willingness to learn and ambition.

Another plus point for a startup is the young company's desire and need to build up a helpful network. The right contacts may - sooner or later - help a graduate to find a new job.

For those who are planning to found a company themselves, the experience gained in a start-up can be very helpful. New ideas, efforts to obtain funding and suitable business strategies show how a start-up can work or fail.

One sector that is very frequently represented among start-ups is the internet industry. There are always creative business ideas here that have great potential. Successful examples include Groupon and Facebook. There are also a large number of young companies in the marketing and sales sector.

Start-ups as a career entry for graduates are therefore a promising alternative to the mainstream and large companies. In particular, graduates who thrive in their work, want to learn a lot and develop themselves should consider this opportunity.