Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee - whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe.

Here are some reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup:

- Big companies aren't as stable as you think.
- Big companies aren't loyal to employees.
- Startups with financing pay pretty well.
- Startups tend to be loyal to employees.

Joining a startup means joining a network of employees and investors - a connection that can translate into future ventures and future job opportunities.

While college graduates know to turn to job search websites (and there are many that match graduates with startup firms, including MyUrbanVine.com) in order to post their resumes and to find post-college employment, nothing can compare with the chance to interact with potential employers on a face-to-face basis.