Comments on: How to Get Hired at a Startup http://workawesome.com/your-job/how-to-get-hired-at-a-startup/ Work Better. Live Better. Thu, 24 May 2012 03:45:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Robyn L http://workawesome.com/your-job/how-to-get-hired-at-a-startup/#comment-301894 Robyn L Mon, 21 May 2012 19:43:34 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=1057#comment-301894 This was a very solid article. We deal with over a thousand startups who are trying to hire (various stages) every day and it's true, that working (and therefore interviewing) within the startup ecosystem is a different animal than traditional corporate America. Do your homework, but mostly be ready to bring and exhibit not just talent, but equally important- passion and drive. Not every startup is going to be around for 2 years, but the experience is going to last you a lifetime. If you're ready to start looking by the way, we have over 10,000+ jobs daily and these companies need you. This was a very solid article. We deal with over a thousand startups who are trying to hire (various stages) every day and it’s true, that working (and therefore interviewing) within the startup ecosystem is a different animal than traditional corporate America. Do your homework, but mostly be ready to bring and exhibit not just talent, but equally important- passion and drive. Not every startup is going to be around for 2 years, but the experience is going to last you a lifetime. If you’re ready to start looking by the way, we have over 10,000+ jobs daily and these companies need you.

]]> By: Zach Zuber http://workawesome.com/your-job/how-to-get-hired-at-a-startup/#comment-39444 Zach Zuber Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:46:26 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=1057#comment-39444 Yes, I always thought that it was ridiculous for me to create a résumé that looks like everyone else’s (same format, concepts, etc) Why in the hell would I do something like that if I am trying to be “individualistic” and stand out against the other “10,000” (exaggeration, well maybe not) college graduates/people who are trying for the same position. I find it hard to believe that kids take “resume” building classes (probably better known as business communications/preparation, whatever). Well, as I think about it, it’s exactly because as you said," they are not fit for a startup" or at least haven't been exposed to the awesome and kickassness that comes with being in one! P.S. I'm in college! Yes, I always thought that it was ridiculous for me to create a résumé that looks like everyone else’s (same format, concepts, etc) Why in the hell would I do something like that if I am trying to be “individualistic” and stand out against the other “10,000” (exaggeration, well maybe not) college graduates/people who are trying for the same position. I find it hard to believe that kids take “resume” building classes (probably better known as business communications/preparation, whatever). Well, as I think about it, it’s exactly because as you said,” they are not fit for a startup” or at least haven’t been exposed to the awesome and kickassness that comes with being in one!

P.S. I’m in college!

]]> By: Joel http://workawesome.com/your-job/how-to-get-hired-at-a-startup/#comment-29663 Joel Tue, 01 Feb 2011 23:36:22 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=1057#comment-29663 Good timing, I'm currently on my way to an interview with a startup company. I'm more concerned about the conditions of working at a startup (stability?) and someof the comments above have been quite good. Good timing, I’m currently on my way to an interview with a startup company. I’m more concerned about the conditions of working at a startup (stability?) and someof the comments above have been quite good.

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]]> By: How to Land a Killer Job at a Tech Startup Out of College | Jason Shen http://workawesome.com/your-job/how-to-get-hired-at-a-startup/#comment-10107 How to Land a Killer Job at a Tech Startup Out of College | Jason Shen Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:37:32 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=1057#comment-10107 [...] think Jason Cohen puts it best: you’ve got to approach this like you’re getting married. What companies are most exciting to you? Which do you think could use your skills most? [...] [...] think Jason Cohen puts it best: you’ve got to approach this like you’re getting married. What companies are most exciting to you? Which do you think could use your skills most? [...]

]]> By: John http://workawesome.com/your-job/how-to-get-hired-at-a-startup/#comment-3152 John Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:34:35 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=1057#comment-3152 RSHolman, good article, but any luck on part 2? Matt, looks like you just started your twitter account good link building job though. I am in Chicago and started a website to pass the time. If anyone has any local info please comment and we can hook up from there. John RSHolman, good article, but any luck on part 2? Matt, looks like you just started your twitter account good link building job though.

I am in Chicago and started a website to pass the time. If anyone has any local info please comment and we can hook up from there.

John

]]> By: Matt Ryan http://workawesome.com/your-job/how-to-get-hired-at-a-startup/#comment-3018 Matt Ryan Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:29:55 +0000 http://workawesome.com/?p=1057#comment-3018 Hey John, I don't know where you are located, but if you are out in Silicon Valley, you should really look into getting involved with some Meetup.com groups in areas of interest. I've done this and met some interesting people doing really cool things. Nothing has really led to a job, yet, but I'm still rather new to this whole thing. Also, check out the websites of the big VCs. They have job postings for the companies they are backing, since natrually, when the companies succeed, so do the VCs. If you want some more info, hit me up on Twitter @MattKRyan I'm going to be Tweeting a lot of the info I'm finding on Start Ups these days. Matt Ryan Hey John,

I don’t know where you are located, but if you are out in Silicon Valley, you should really look into getting involved with some Meetup.com groups in areas of interest. I’ve done this and met some interesting people doing really cool things. Nothing has really led to a job, yet, but I’m still rather new to this whole thing.

Also, check out the websites of the big VCs. They have job postings for the companies they are backing, since natrually, when the companies succeed, so do the VCs.

If you want some more info, hit me up on Twitter @MattKRyan

I’m going to be Tweeting a lot of the info I’m finding on Start Ups these days.

Matt Ryan

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