Careers Event | Get Your Foot In the Door! Job Search Strategy for Startup and Tech Roles

Event Details

Host: BSBI Careers Service Team

Venue: Room 207, Alte Post Berlin Campus

Time: 16:30 Europe/Berlin

Date: 19 November 2024

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This practical workshop will cover topics which are essential to any job-seekers looking to work in Startups or Tech Companies in Germany:

  1. Understanding the Tech Startup Landscape
    – Characteristics of tech startups vs. larger tech companies
    – Types of roles and functions within tech startups
    – Current hiring trends and in-demand skills
  2. Crafting Your Personal Brand
    – Importance of personal branding for startup job search
    – Building an impactful resume and LinkedIn profile
    – Identifying and highlighting relevant skills and experiences
  3. Networking and Making Connections
    – Tips for networking effectively in the startup ecosystem
    – Leveraging your school’s alumni network
    – Attending relevant startup events and meetups
  4.  The Startup Interview Process
    – What to expect in startup interviews (technical, behavioral, culture-fit)
    – Preparing for common startup interview questions
    – Navigating salary negotiations

Speaker: Deborah Caulet, Aligned Collective and former Blinkist and Rocket Internet Manager

The workshop will last approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes for Q&As. Students located at other BSBI campuses will be able to join via a Zoom link.

Places for remote attendance are also available. During registration indicate on Question 3 that you would be attending the event online.

This is a registration-only event delivered in a hybrid mode. Students from Barcelona, Hamburg and Paris campuses can join online.  You must have a complete JobTeaser profile (name, personal image, degree course title and uploaded CV) to be considered for participation.

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