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 […]
Startup Career Advice
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 […]
Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action
Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?”. For job seekers, consider WHY you do what you do. via Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action | Talk Video | TED.com.
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 […]
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 […]