Writing a CV can be a daunting task, whether it’s your first one or you’ve just decided to move forward on your career journey. We’ve read thousands of CVs in our time and we’ll be honest - there have been tears. Sometimes, these were joyful but often these tears were cries of desperation. So we decided to note down most common mistakes we find.
Read more“Why do you want to work here”
Whilst you'll never really know for sure what an interviewer is going to ask you until the interview itself, there are some questions that are pretty much a given. No matter what the role, no matter what industry sector the startup is in, there are certain questions which you definitely ought to prep for - no matter how experienced a candidate you may be.
Read more3 Typical mistakes startup founders make with their first employee (and how to handle them)
Hiring that first important employee to a startup is a big deal - for the founder, it’s a moment of pride but it’s also a big change - in a way, they’re having to let go of their ‘baby’. For the employee, this is an exciting moment, full of anticipation and opportunity. It’s quite a learning curve for both, and mistakes happen…but we have a few ideas to help.
Read moreTypical Interview Mistakes made by Experienced Candidates
All that experience and the skills you have developed can make you a huge asset to a startup team. However, as is the case with all candidates, if you're going to get that dream role, you’ll still need to perform well at the interview.
Read moreGetting a job in Marketing
Whether you’re just starting out on your Marketing career journey or you’re about to embark on a complete career change, there are lots of things that you ought to consider. We’ve put together some basic tips that should help if getting a job in Marketing is on your agenda.
Read moreHow to write a CV profile
Claire Jenkins, TableCrowd Talent Co-founder, has been recruiting for London’s leading tech startups for the last few years. Here, she outlines both the importance of a CV profile and just as importantly, how to write a CV profile that truly stands out and ticks the boxes. Over to Claire!
Read moreTop 7 places to build your awareness of startups
Fancy leaving the corporate sector to join a startup? Keen to get promoted? Or are you just getting into startups Whichever of these may apply, you’ll need to start building your knowledge of the startup world. Here are just a few of the reasons why you’d need to build that awareness and our pick of the top 7 places where you can do just that...
Read moreUse these apps to be more attractive to tech startups and employers
Graduate? Keen to work in the startup sector? In the next few months, with a shrinking economy and COVID-19 still part of our new normal, it could be the extra professional skills and abilities you’ve built up that could make you stand out to a prospective employer - ultimately making you more hireable!
Read moreStarting a new job and working remotely? Here are some handy tips
In the new normal working world, returning to work full-time at your city centre office or at that ‘trendy tech startup’ co-working space is likely to still be at least only a part-time reality.
So, with remote working and working from home likely to continue to be the standard for many of us, here’s our guide for anyone who is starting a new job and needs some tips on effective remote working when still part of a team.
Read moreLeaving corporate life to work for a startup - is it for you?
Escaping the corporate world and the boundaries of the ol’ 9-5 to work for a tech startup is no new concept. OVID-19 may well have accelerated many of us into thinking that there’s more to life… but is a career in the tech startup sector for you? There are a few things to consider before making the leap…
Read moreTop places for online learning
Whether you’re looking to brush up on an existing job skill, increase your chances of getting hired due to COVID and economic uncertainty or become more employable for a career in the startup industry, there are plenty of online learning platforms that can help. Suitable for graduates, professionals, through to C-level executives, here’s our 2020 list of key platforms for online learning!
Read moreRemote interview tips for candidates
Post-COVID, expect the standard job interview process to include remote interviewing as a pretty typical norm. To help candidates get used to this new normal, here are some quickfire tips and pointers to prepare for a remote interview.
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