10 factors to look before joining any startup/organisation:

10 factors to look before joining any startup/organisation:

1. Total employee count: If the company is small, you can contribute on many fronts.
2. Early Stage or established company: If you are in 20's, try joining an early stage startup.
3. Technology used: Try working in a technology which is difficult. Easy technologies can be automated very easily.
4. Effect of your product: Prefer If your product has impact on local market than at any offshore location.
5. Check the job description:If it is well written, it speaks of the quality of HR in the organisation.
6. Don't go on perks: Generally, good perks may not be proportionate to growth. This should not be a deciding factor.
7. Have residential near office: It will save a lot of time in metro cities.
8. Make a list of 10 questions to ask the founder.
9. Is the startup trying to solve any problem or just earning money>
10. Money: Money is an important factor but it should not be a primary factor.