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 […]
Applying for Startup Jobs
Startup CVs, job applications and interviews.
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 […]
3 LinkedIn Tips for Startup Job-Seekers
We’ve all seen good LinkedIn profiles, and conversely, bad ones. Today, being a professional without a LinkedIn profile is like being a company without a website, especially within the tech world. LinkedIn has quickly become one of the most powerful tools on the Internet for telling your story and for creating your professional brand. Over […]
Should I mention my failed startup on my CV?
Hitting the job market after a failed startup can be a daunting prospect. When refreshing your CV you need to account for the time you spent working on your venture. You’ll have to decide if you should mention your failed startup and how to present it. If you’re applying to work at a startup you […]
4 rules for nailing startup job applications
Ever felt let down and defeated after applying to a bunch of jobs and not hearing back? We see applications every day from potentially great candidates who make similar mistakes over and over because they’re simply not getting the basics of applying to a job right. We’d like to ensure you don’t make those same […]