As a candidate for a job, you often forget that the interview process is as much about the company pleasing you as it is about you pleasing the company. Just as much as you may want the role, closely consider if the company fits in well with your goals and values. Too many candidates forget this and don’t make […]
The top 5 characteristics for working in a startup
About the author: Yasmin Desai has worked in a number of startups and currently works at Monkfeet as Head of Business Development. Yasmin is passionate about startups and has a keen interest in supporting women in entrepreneurship. This post originally appeared on The Start Up Girl blog. Hiring for your startup can be a critical decision. […]
What you should look for in a startup training programme
It’s the New Year and you’ve resolved to learn a new skill, or maybe to find a new job. People want to feel like they have an impact at work, like they are contributing to something bigger than themselves– something they care about. This is why, increasingly, more people are looking at startups as […]
5 Questions to Ask at Your Next Networking Event
Startup Institute students networking into the startup ecosystem. About the author: Christine Zimmermann is the content manager at Startup Institute, a career accelerator that helps individuals develop the skills, mindset, and network to get jobs at startups and thrive in high-growth careers. It’s no secret that networking is key to finding the jobs that aren’t […]
Beginners Guide to Working at a Startup
So you want to work at a startup? Whether this is a recent decision you’ve made, or a long-term dream you’ve held since before you even began studying for your degree, it’s one worth pursuing. If you find a role within a startup, the chances are you’ll meet some of the most interesting people you’ve […]
Why begin your career in a startup?
Startups have some popular myths associated with them that have been difficult to shake. Despite that, millennials have now started to see through these misconceptions to view the positive side to begin their career path in a startup. Here are 5 reasons joining the right startup could be the best way to kickoff a successful career: 1. Bureaucracy isn’t part […]