Entrepreneurship, Posts by The Startup Girl, Start up Life
Six things you learn in a start up
In any job you would hope that you learn something new, even more so in a start up as there is always too much work and too few people to do it. Working on a multitude of areas in a start up means you learn a lot. Here are some tips to help progress you […]
Entrepreneurship, Posts by The Startup Girl, Start up Life
The divided opinions of working in a start up
Making the most of your internship/role in a start- up means giving your best in everything you do, whether it is the menial tasks or working on getting the next round of investment. There is often a divided attitude of working in a start up that can massively affect how much you learn and what […]
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How to get a job in a start up
Being in your last year of university, the question hits you: What do I do when I leave? Unless if you’ve had a clear career plan from a young age, you are probably in the majority pool of students who are still undecided. At the time of applying and deciding your next steps, there are […]
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Co-working spaces in London
The number of Co-working spaces in London has hit over 100, a phenomenal figure considering that over a decade ago co-working was almost unheard of. The definition of co-working is somewhat still a debate. Although there is no universal definition of co-working, it is important to identify that co-working spaces are different to incubators and […]
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Top 5 characteristics for working in a start up
Hiring for your start-up can be a critical decision. Creating a functional team is difficult, particular traits that are often suggested to look out for are the smart and qualified individuals, however this doesn’t always translate into the real traits you should be hiring for. There are certain characteristics to look out for in candidates […]
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Get a grip: building my confidence
Fall in LOVE with pitching. Not the easiest thing especially for a girl who doesn’t consider herself to be very confident. There’s always going to be a time in your life when you need to pitch, whether it’s yourself, your idea, a presentation or a proposal for your business. Pitching isn’t just about gaining the […]
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Top tips for applying to jobs
Spelling mistakes, incorrect email etiquette and not following instructions: these are all common pitfalls I’ve noticed when people apply to jobs. I’ve previously worked in recruiting and one aspect of my current role is recruiting. I have had the pleasure (discomfort) of sieving through hundreds of applications in the search for a superstar. Here are […]
Types of students you meet at uni
In my opinion there are several types of students you meet at university. Everyone has different styles of studying but in my opinion they fit into the following categories, let me know if you agree or if there’s another category I’ve missed out on! The blagger: This individual never actually does his or her own […]
Entrepreneurship, Posts by The Startup Girl
How did you get a job in a start up?
How did you get a job in a start up? Luck (and good timing). I never set out to get a job in a start up and quite frankly a few years ago I didn’t even know what one was. I had always worked in retail or sales jobs, as it was easy, fairly decent […]