I can't speak for all startups, but I have worked for a couple, and this is what I know:
- It's very easy to be overqualified for a startup. We are looking for brilliant people we don't have to "untrain".
- Price is also a big factor. We can't afford to bring on experienced salespeople, who will often require a certain level of pay and benefits for their experience (we're not even set up to offer benefits yet). What we really offer is future potential for growth and personal investment.
- Startups really value loyalty. It's great that you are up to speed on coding and have side projects, but you don't want to convey the message that you aren't devoted to your day job.
- Have you applied to a wide variety of startups, or just the big "cool" ones in your area?
Is there any reason why you want to work at a startup? Unless you're a founder, working at one can be a frustrating and unrewarding experience. The vast majority of workers are fresh out of college and trying to build experience; either that or super-stars brought in to give direction.
- It's very easy to be overqualified for a startup. We are looking for brilliant people we don't have to "untrain".
- Price is also a big factor. We can't afford to bring on experienced salespeople, who will often require a certain level of pay and benefits for their experience (we're not even set up to offer benefits yet). What we really offer is future potential for growth and personal investment.
- Startups really value loyalty. It's great that you are up to speed on coding and have side projects, but you don't want to convey the message that you aren't devoted to your day job.
- Have you applied to a wide variety of startups, or just the big "cool" ones in your area?
Is there any reason why you want to work at a startup? Unless you're a founder, working at one can be a frustrating and unrewarding experience. The vast majority of workers are fresh out of college and trying to build experience; either that or super-stars brought in to give direction.