Interviewing at a Startup

Editor's Notes

• #6: Resource constrained and never enough hours in the dayBe willing to do anything including making coffee, taking out trash, building desks….
• #7: You need to be flexibleBe willing to pick up wherever help is neededProcesses will regularly change and you have to be ok with that
• #8: Be excited about the company – passionate about what they are doingBuilding Process, Fast Paced, Focus on getting results and aking things happen
• #9: Saying you want to work at a startup is like working at a big companyCompanies that raised money are growing fast and will have the best opportunities – also have funding which provides stabilityWhat industry, what function, what do you want to do day to day?
• #10: 30 different jobs very busy juggling many roles – be specific – don’t just say your name when you callLinkedIn profile with key wordsEmail address available onlineAbout Me PageIndustry events and Applicable Meetup Events
• #11: Now that you know what startups you want to go after, you have to get in front of the right people and get yourself noticedFigure out what you can do for the company and express that via cover letterWhat makes you unique section of application
• #12: We get so many applicants from eventsCapital Factory – TexasOklahoma City, New Mexico, Birmingham Alabama,
• #13: Don’t just explain your accomplishments, help the employer understand what you can do for themBe good at one thing – pick one thing and get amazing at it rather than be pretty good at everything
• #14: Use the company product to show interestBe flexible
• #15: Are you an athlete, have you travelled the world, do you make jewelry in your free time, are you an expert at something?
• #16: Comment on blogsTweet at us
• #18: Consider your interview a test – think about the obvious questions and write out answers to themUse the job description to guide you – what do they need you to do?Read carefully about the culture – many companies you can find out about the values by listening to the founders and following press
• #19: Think about the differences in working at a startup and be able to talk about why you We look for Attributes, not specific experience. We want curious people who have a history of success and leadership.Typical Jobs: Sales, Marketing, Customer service
• #20: People who ask good questions and make good assumptions.People who are willing to work hard and want to build things.People who are proactive and can measure resultsAre you organized, can you handle a lot of different functions
• #27: Be ready to talk about it up front and to talk about what you currently makeIf transitioning be ready to make an adjustmentEquity – details at the end of the process
• #28: Startups usually have awesome perks – at birchbox we have tons of food, monthly mixers, drinks every Friday, workout classes, haircuts, manicures, lunch and learns Benefit of having an impact, ownership of your work, insight into the company’s strategyFun Events – Running club, Tough Mudder, Cycle for Survival, Volunteer work
• #29: Startups look for curious people who are going to questionsAsk about how work gets done, Ask about the environment, Ask about the long term goals of the company, Ask about the teamIf you are selling find out about how you get leads
• #30: When yousee an intresting article or exciting event, reaching outThere are a small number of jobs available at an early stage startup – if you fall in love with the startup, touch base with them every few months to see what they have available. CHECK THE JOB BOARD FIRST
• #31: Confidence is so important! Before doing any of this, you need to believe you can get the job