Interviewing at a Startup

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Interviewing at a Startup

featuring:

Melissa EnbarDirector of Recruiting at

Hosted by: Caitlin QuanEvisors Marketing & Operations Associate





Agenda

• What its like to work at a startup• Finding the startup that is right for you• Securing the Interview• Preparing for the Interview• Staying in touch





About Melissa Enbar





Working at a startup





Startups are constantly changing









What startup is right for you?

Look for companies that recently raised series A, B, or C round financing. Research

VC Funds.





Inside a Startup Recruiter’s World

• Birchbox Stats:– 30 Open Jobs– Over 200 applicants in one day– 14,000 Applications in 2012– Operations Associate Role: 2,551 Applicants

over 6 months– We search for people online – so get online!





Securing the Interview

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Get in front of the right people via Events, Panels, & Incubators




Make your interest about the employer

Lori called Cheryl Sandberg about a job at Facebook:• Lori: "I want to talk with you about coming to work with

you at Facebook. So I thought about calling you and telling you all the things I'm good at and all the things I like to do. But I figured that everyone is doing that. So instead I want to know what's your biggest problem and how can I solve it?"

• Sandberg: hired her. Why? "I'd hired thousands of people up to that point in my career, but no one had ever said anything like that. I had never said anything like that. Job searches are always about the job searcher, but not in Lori's case."




Help your application standout from the crowd

http://www.sliderocket.com/blog/2011/09/how-i-landed-my-dream-job-with-a-presume/

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Write a Great Cover Letter

• What makes you unique?• Explain your interest in the company• Explain your interest in the role• Why are you right for this job?• Mention Relocation Plans• Visa Details




Use Social Media to Connect

“@racheljo Love what you are doing w/ @BirchboxMan Just applied for the Community Associate pos. Hoping to add a fresh voice to the team!”

“DREAM job! community associate at @birchbox. :) http://t.co/wq0PZg5x #hireme”


http://t.co/wq0PZg5x



Don’ts

• Don’t expect a reply if you contact the founders directly without an introduction

• Don’t email the Customer Service account• Don’t apply without a cover letter




Prepare for your interview




Be Prepared to Answer…

• Why do you want to work at a startup?• Why do you want to work at THIS startup?• What is it about this business that excites

you?• What do you want to do day-to-day?• How do you problem solve?• How do you get things done?







Research the Company

• Most founders and employees are active in social media – what are they writing about?

• What is the dress code? • Read the Press




Rent The Runway




Bonobos







Warby Parker




Birchbox




The $alary Conversation







Prepare to Ask Questions!!!




Staying in TouchKeep up-to-date with the press and check

for open positions




You can do it!




Questions & Answers




Questions & Answers

Question 1:

Do you welcome inquiries about improving resumes from candidates who did not qualify for the position?

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Questions & Answers

Question 2:

When is it appropriate to mention compensation to unpaid interns?




Questions & Answers

Question 3:

How do you motivate people in the early stages of a startup?




Questions & Answers

Question 4:

What is the biggest mistake people make during a startup interview as it relate to a corporate interview?




Questions & Answers

Question 5:

Does Birchbox hire those who are passionate for the company’s products vs. e-commerce?




Questions & Answers

Question 6:

How do you convey you are willing to accept a lower compensation level when your resume says otherwise?




Questions & Answers

Question 7:

When using social media, where is the line between an active vs. inappropriate applicant?




Questions & Answers

Question 8:

What are the 3 main factors used to determine whether the applicant is suitable for the job?




Questions & Answers

Question 9:

Do you have people who stop by the office for informational interviews?




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