[SunilNagpal]

Does the reputation of the Pharma/Biotech company that you work for matter when you apply for another position in the sciences or quality departments? Specifically, if you work for a company that doesn't have a great reputation, will that hurt your chances of getting hired elsewhere?

I have been offered a position (no other offers yet) and am wondering if, because I just graduated and this is my first industry position, working for a company with a not so stellar reputation will kill my chances of being hired at other companies in the years to come?

Thank you.

Hi JB,

Your dilemma is understandable, but I would rather say-"Getting an experience out of something is much better than sitting idle and doing nothing!"

The gap in employment after education hurts your chances of grabing a job proportionally to the delay. It might be a company of less repute, it might pay you less, but the most important thing you should worry about is --"what kind of job experience I'm going to procure from here?" If the experience is worth taking, go for it! Don't worry about the repute of the company. It my view, it's always about 'you' and 'your experience'.

Hope it helps.

All the best!