In the short year since I joined NerdWallet, a personal finance website, we expanded our small team from 7 to 35. We evaluated hundreds of candidates for a wide range of roles – from product managers and writers to engineers and designers. The following is a start-up employer’s perspective–what I learned in the process and have distilled into a few pieces of advice for those looking to find a job at a start-up:
Be flexible – Many start-ups (and small businesses in general) are starved for two things: cash and time. Offering full-time employment is actually a big commitment for a start-up – not just in obvious cash costs, but also from a bandwidth and time perspective, as managers have to onboard, train, and manage new hires. As a result, being flexible goes a long way. Many of our employees started as part-time contractors or remote-workers. If you are truly interested in a certain company, be flexible and willing to consider part-time, consulting, or remote work. This is a great way for you to get to know your potential employer and direct manager, and also a good way for us to get comfortable with you joining our team.
To read the full, original article click on this link: My Experience with Start-up Recruiting: An Employer’s Perspective | Entrepreneurship Blog
