They also learned how traditional recruiters perceive dot-commers. The image was hardly flattering. In particular, the panelists said, dot-com refugees should dramatically scale down their expectations for their title and salary when they enter Corporate America. Aside from adjusting to a new compensation reality, former dot-commers may also have to adjust to the cultural norms of a larger corporation, according to the virtual pink slip panelists. The rate of career growth is the other big shock for employees switching from start-up to established company, the panelists agreed.
Larger corporations have a much more structured career path.
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