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1/ I feel like a switch flipped and all of a sudden MANY people are job hunting in tech. Here are a few recruiting tips, based on my experience from @Dropbox and @IndexVentures.
First -- don& #39;t ask which companies are hiring; ask which companies are growing the fastest.
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First -- don& #39;t ask which companies are hiring; ask which companies are growing the fastest.
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Trite, but the reality is:
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Creates highest option value for future jobs at any stage.
Trite, but the reality is:
A successful company gives you a
Room for upward growth
Strong network
Creates highest option value for future jobs at any stage.
3/ When I moved from Wall Street to Dropbox in 2013, I actually had no idea what my official title or role was -- just that the people who interviewed me were super smart + team growing 4x YoY.
Every 3 months, felt like a different role (& company). Opened so many doors.
Every 3 months, felt like a different role (& company). Opened so many doors.
4/ A great place to find companies at this stage is the highly underrated @Wealthfront Career Launching Company List from @arachleff. Not perfect, but a nice pre-vetted list as a starting place, updated every year.
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5/ Once you have a target list, start getting in touch -- warm intros > cold outreach, but donât underestimate a thoughtful note on Linkedin.
Look for recs, but don& #39;t be limited by them - recs always lag roles in fast-growing cos. Start meeting people and see where it leads.
Look for recs, but don& #39;t be limited by them - recs always lag roles in fast-growing cos. Start meeting people and see where it leads.
6/ VCs can help you vet the landscape further.
If you donât know investors, reach out cold or through mutual connections -- funds want to meet great people (a key pillar of portfolio support) and often have functions dedicated to talent.
BUT...
If you donât know investors, reach out cold or through mutual connections -- funds want to meet great people (a key pillar of portfolio support) and often have functions dedicated to talent.
BUT...
7/ Talk to multiple funds so you can triangulate on advice -- thereâs a tendency to push portfolio companies in conversations https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ" title="Nachdenkliches Gesicht" aria-label="Emoji: Nachdenkliches Gesicht"> so take leads with a grain of salt.
Despite potential bias, funds have all sorts of info on companies that you wonât get elsewhere.
Despite potential bias, funds have all sorts of info on companies that you wonât get elsewhere.
8/ As a VC, this is one thing about the job that surprised me - I spend 20% of my time recruiting.
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Hiring matters a lot.
Somebody shared a reference on me recently with a founder I& #39;ve worked with for years and he highlighted a
Hiring matters a lot.
9/ Also -- donât get hung up on titles.
One companyâs VP is another companyâs IC.
Focus more on the set of responsibilities you will have in the role:
Will you own a revenue target?
Have the resourcing you need?
Report into the right leader?
Latitude to hire?
One companyâs VP is another companyâs IC.
Focus more on the set of responsibilities you will have in the role:
Will you own a revenue target?
Have the resourcing you need?
Report into the right leader?
Latitude to hire?
10/ When you get an offer -- NEGOTIATE.
Itâs uncomfortable, but better to ask now than regret later.
Itâs not uncommon to see comp offers up 20-30% from the starting point, especially if you work both cash and equity levers.
Advocate for yourself!https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ€©" title="Vom Star geblendet" aria-label="Emoji: Vom Star geblendet">
Itâs uncomfortable, but better to ask now than regret later.
Itâs not uncommon to see comp offers up 20-30% from the starting point, especially if you work both cash and equity levers.
Advocate for yourself!
11/ Finally, keep a high bar. The job market is nauseatingly dynamic, and if the perfect opportunity isnât available right now it may emerge faster than you expect.
Good luck!!!
DMs open if you want to talk about specific situations.
Good luck!!!
DMs open if you want to talk about specific situations.
