Should I steer away from job offers with Small Companies?

To help you separate fact from fiction, review the following myths about small companies:
• Myth: Small businesses don't employ as many people as large companies.
• Myth: Salaries are lower and benefits are less generous at small construction employers.
• Myth: Construction Jobs are less secure at small businesses.
• Myth: Small businesses offer fewer opportunities for advancement.
• Myth: Large companies are unlikely to do business with small construction employers.
• Myth: Small companies use the same hiring criteria as large construction employers.
• Myth: You can't make a big contribution at a small construction employer.
• Myth: Smaller companies don't act on opportunities the way a large construction employer can.

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