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
This practical workshop will cover topics which are essential to any job-seekers looking to work in Startups or Tech Companies in Germany:
- 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 - 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 - Networking and Making Connections
– Tips for networking effectively in the startup ecosystem
– Leveraging your school’s alumni network
– Attending relevant startup events and meetups - 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.