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Where to Start When You're Looking for a Startup Job

Updated 6/19/2020
Where to Start When You're Looking for a Startup Job
Let's start with the basics.

Whether you’ve been watching Silicon Valley or are just a little envious of your friends who have a foosball table in their office and actually seem to like their co-workers, you may have considered looking for your next job at a startup.

But once you’ve considered the pros and cons and decided to go for it, it can be hard to know where to begin finding your next gig. After all, everything in the startup world works a little differently, and that includes the job search!

We recommend starting with the infographic below, where you’ll learn some important basics like what skills companies are really looking for, where startup companies are hiring, and how to find these awesome jobs.

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