Marist students and alumni give insight into different work environments Kenny Marples ’19 (pictured above) has recently been promoted from freelance writer to full-time staff writer at Fox News. He will tell us about his experience at a larger corporation. A corporation is a company that is legally authorized to act as a single entity. Corporations exist in a variety of fields and most consist of a wide range of positions and departments. Larger corporations do not always have the potential to grow as quickly as startups however, so new positions might not be created as frequently. Promotions can take longer within a corporation than in a startup, as you may have to wait for a person who is above you to either move up themselves or leave the organization. Startups often forgo having a human resources department. But most corporations have additional resources to specifically provide their employees with training and on boarding processes. Kenny said professional development was built into his freelance and full-time roles at Fox News. “There are a bunch of learning opportunities, including a mentorship program where you can meet with someone who works in the field that you might want to work in,” Kenny said. “Or if you wanted a refresher course for Excel or something like that, you can do that as well. It's all on the main Fox login for employees.” Human Resources is also a valuable asset to employees of a corporation for handling any personal, professional, or legal issues that could potentially arise in the workplace. You will probably have more concrete benefits when working for a larger company, as insurance, healthcare, and retirement plans can be provided as part of your compensation.
Another benefit of working for a larger company is stability. Most corporations are well entrenched in their practices. If you work for a corporation your duties and responsibilities are more likely to be straightforward and consistent, but your job description might not be as varied as it is in a startup environment. It sounds like you’re having a great experience at Fox, Kenny. Congratulations on your promotion! In our next post we will look at the nonprofit sector. Emily Satin ’20 will share her experiences with us. She has interned at Abilities First and Family Services, two nonprofits in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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