Yes, that does help. Many early-stage startups hire via their networks, VC recommendations, recruiters and headhunters.

Software Developer

I have seen some people hired in startups but I did not see their hiring post.  How do they hire? Do I need to personally talk to their founder/co founder?

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I have seen some people hired in startups but I did not see their hiring post.

How do they hire? Do I need to personally talk to their founder/co founder?

How to join startup as SWE

How to join startup as SWE- Grapevine

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How can one specifically target startups and succeed? While many pursue top MNCs or MAANG, getting entry can be challenging. I am keen on working with small startups. Has anyone experienced working in startups in Bengaluru or other locations where both good pay and learning opportunities are available? In terms of job search, is LinkedIn/Naukri or referrals more effective? When preparing for interviews, should one focus more on DSA rounds or development skills? What are the pors & cons or tips? Plz share your insights. Thanks

Working in a start-up

So, I am an analytics guy with almost 5.5 YoE under my belt. My latest transition was to Phonepe that I made this year (feeling shitty here already, given the kind of work creating almost no impact)
I saw a post on LinkedIn where the CEO of this startup recently raised some pre-seed funding (~1.5mn). Since I was following them for almost 6-7 months before this, I reached out to the founder on LinkedIn. 
We first had a virtual call where we got to know each other and after that discussion, he called me over to his place where we further talked about the idea, the scope and the future while also discussing what I could bring to the table. Post that, we met again, and this time with the other co-founder who deep-dived a slight bit into the tech stack that I had worked on.
It seems that all is going well, but the founder, in the first face to face meeting told me that for the time being (for almost the next 3-4 months), he'll be able to pay me a monthly amount which is less than half of my current in hand pay, post which it'll be reviewed and adjusted accordingly. How do I negotiate this now? Also, since the team size is super small (only 5 full time folks and one customer support part timer), how do I negotiate on what equity I take (looking for a benchmark number here)?

Joining an early stage startup - Need guidance

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I am a fresher doing b.tech in cse, I don't have a job right now, my previous company declined thr joining due to which I was not able to apply for other jobs coming on campus. My friends got job somewhere, I feel very disappointed in myself and I can't see my family lower their expectations in me. Mentally I am not in the state to do anything, I think my life is falling apart although it didn't even start. I am lacking motivation, I cry all the times thinking what will happen now. My father is retired, he's getting old, I want to give him that luxury and things but I can't get success thay easily. I am struck at the lowest point in my life. Even my friends are not helping me. I don't share my feelings with anyone. I don't know what to do should I look for a job or start preparing for MBA or MS in USA. I know this point came in life of many people, please help out I can't see myself going anywhere.

Don't have a job and going to graduate in 1 month

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I currently work and mange a team in D2C sales and my peers tell me my best career move is B2B if I want to see real money . Thoughts ?

Is making a career in D2C sales not worth it ?

Business Development Manager

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Hi , I'm coming across various posts that people landed wfh job in us based companies. Has anyone any idea how to approach them ?

Currently looking on LinkedIn for jobs , haven't got any luck
I look for job posting on platforms and then trying to dm the company person for the refferal. Ppl seldom ghost me .

Any tips how to find and approach opening in us based startup?
I'm looking for product/ delivery/ project roles . Currently have ~2 YOE as TPM

How to get job in WFH US based startup companies?

Working in the Founder's Office of a FinTech startup presently. I have an admit from ISB for next year (Co'25).

I want to get into a Chief of Staff role at growth stage startup eventually, and with 3-4 additional years of experience, I should be able to do so.

Wondering whether ISB can fast track my path, and considering if it's a good investment financially. 

Views folks?

MBA Decision

Program Manager

I am keen on working with an early-age (Series-A/ seed) startup. Dont even know where to start looking. Dont want to advertise on Linkedin. Any suggestions?

Job Search

Consultant

we were playing truth or dare and my friend challenged me that she could get any job interview with a cold email/dm. 

I usually receive hearback from 1/50 job postings I apply to, so didn't believe her at all.

now she made a GPT to write cold emails and get job interviews.

I really wanna use it, but she is flexing so hard now, my ego tells me not to use it.

help me out, do cold emails and all really work?

friend made GPTs to get jobs😤

Product Manager

Quick background: A seniorish middle management guy here

Got the last 2 jobs via my network, didn't apply for it. 

Some lessons learnt:
1. Get into that high iq, mafia type companies, where the bar is really high 
2. If you end up doing good then you'll get calls from your circles to work on something exciting
3. Lastly, work on your personal branding, write that blog down, tell how you did it, it should attract niche audience in your circle

Good luck 🤞🏻

I like this hot take

Yep, my last two jobs were 
 - inbound from a hiring manager who read some medium posts 
 - direct referral from ex colleague at a company from 4 years back

Founder

So, I finally landed an offer with a product company as an SDE after months of struggle as a fresher. 

I hail from a circuital branch of the old IITs. Campus placements were difficult this year, so while I did interview at some good product companies (Microsoft, Amex, etc.), luck didn't favour me and I had tsettle up with a trading role with a low pay. (Other story why I decided to apply here in the first place)

Most of the news articles floating around fucked up placements at IITs are in fact true and I decided to try my hands at off-campus placements only to realise how difficult it is to get even your profile noticed (yes, even with a tier-1 college). 

So this is what I did which I believe can help freshers land a job in this difficult market:

1) Simply applying on LinkedIn esp. via easy apply won't work. There's literally thousands of applicants within a day for a job posting. So try to stand out among the crowd. 

2) Draft an excellent resume. Add things that you believe you can explain to the interviewer (doesn't matter if you've worked a lot on it, the interview is just an hour of you trying to make the interviewer believe the guy knows his stuff).

3) Know your strengths- are you good at DSA or are you good at dev. Startups would demand dev skills majorly, product companies would require DSA knowledge.

4) Start reaching out to people - very senior level people, HRs, Hiring Managers, people directly in touch with Hiring Managers, etc. Dm them on LinkedIn, cold email, and keep following up. In the case of early stage startups, directly reach out to the CTO/CEO. Sometimes, the jobs just don't get posted publicly. 

5) Don't lose hope. I've had days when I used to get a headache thinking of the future and days when I had multiple interviews on the same day. The market is just tough, you're good enough and things might take time, but you'll definitely make it through. 

I got interviews at a couple of HFTs, and a few good product companies and got an offer.

Finally landed an offer

I am a SWE (full stack) with ~2.5 YOE from a Tier 1 college with tier 2-3 startup experience.
People from Big tech, how do I get shortlisted?
How to increase my observability?

People at Big Techs, how to get shortlisted(SWE)?

Software Engineer

Hey folks,
2023 graduate here; been working in a startup for around 1.5 years now (including 6 months full time internship) 

At the moment, I am currently looking for something challenging to solve and be a part of small early stage startup. 
Is someone here aware of any reputed early stage startup (team with enthusiastic folks and pays well) hiring for SDE full time roles.

Thanks!

Looking out for an early stage startup to join!

I have been on this journey for a long time now. Lots of failure comes with loads of learning. Each step or initiative I took has helped me grow as a person, the business guy (ed-tech, media space), and also in terms of technicalities (full-stack product management, hardcore hands-on into technology and I love user experience)

Ps: currently running an edtech startup in pre-seed/seed stage

Feel free to ask anything, would be happy to help even personally

5 years of failure (Entrepreneurship) AMA

Can you viners guide me towards websites,networking events etc where I can find jobs in startup.

I haven't ever worked with one and am looking for an opportunity.

Thanks BTW 15 YOE BFSI/Fintech 7YOE.

Suggestions to find Startup jobs

Investor

What is the usual selection process for chief of staff / founders office roles? Any tips?

Venture Capital

I’ve applied and interviewed for jobs before but this is the first time I have an interview for a start up, that too with the cofounder. Apart from the role technicalities, what are some questions I should ask the Cofounder?

Interview with Cofounder of a startup

I am a data engineer with 2 years experience in python, SQL, AWS, spark stack. I am looking for a switch and my priority is to get into startup as I get to learn a lot, atleast that's what I believe.
I am not sure though how to get there. I am applying on naukri and LinkedIn, and I am unable to find startups to apply to. I can only see midsize businesses or big corporations. I don't know anyone who works for a startup, and don't know how to network with those folks specifically. It will be great if you people can provide guidance for networking and searching job in startup

How to get a job in startup?

Systems Engineer

I'm currently a SWE intern at a Series A startup (loss making) and they have offered me a full-time role. They have 2 years of runway.

I also have an offer from a very recently funded seed stage startup (pre revenue) with the same runway. It is a team of 13 people.

As a fresh grad, considering similar pay and growth opportunities, which one should I join?

Good time to join an early stage startup as a fresher?

Any startup hiring for fresh graduates or with 1 yoe. I really wish to work in a startup. Tech stack-java

Any startup hiring

A friend of mine is working at a leading financial services company with over 100k employees. 
He feels like he'd want to be part of something smaller, create more impact and help it grow rather than be just a part of the crowd.

Where should he start? How can he find the suitable people and jobs?

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