28-Day Action Plan to Find a Startup Job: Week 3
Last week we shared the things to do on your second week of the search for your dream job here. This is the third of the four articles that will provide you with a detailed and step by step job hunting process. In exactly twenty eight days, you can start a new career for yourself.
Things to do on Week 3
Day 15: Application Sprint Two Apply to start-up jobs that are a good fit.
1) Apply generously, but do not spam applications to multiple roles in the same start-up!
2) Use the right CVs that match the roles.
3) Customise your cover letters where necessary.
4) We recommend dedicating one day to each platform. i.e., LinkedIn Application Day, WorkinStartups Application Day, Reed Application Day.
5) Do not forget to note down details in Your Applications as you apply to each role.
6) If not visible, do some research on the start-ups LinkedIn company page to find out who is leading the recruitment, and add that person as a contact on Your Applications.
Day 16: Application Sprint Two Apply to start-up jobs that are a good fit.
1) Apply generously, but do not spam applications to multiple roles in the same start-up!
2) Use the right CVs that match the roles.
3) Customise your cover letters where necessary.
4) We recommend dedicating one day to each platform. i.e., LinkedIn Application Day, WorkinStartups Application Day, Reed Application Day.
5) Do not forget to note down details in Your Applications as you apply to each role.
6) If not visible, do some research on the start-ups LinkedIn company page to find out who is leading the recruitment, and add that person as a contact on Your Applications.
Day 17: Follow-up Day Follow up on applications & conversations.
1) For the roles you have applied, but not received a response, seek out the job poster, recruiter or a contact from the company and very kindly, ask for an update.
2) For roles you have received a positive reply, follow up to schedule the next round of interviews or kindly ask if there is anything else they need from you.
Be persistent, kind, and organised. Feel free to follow up for up to three times. You can also check out our article about how to write a professional follow-up letter to get a startup job.
Day 18: Apply to start-up jobs that are a good fit.
1) Apply generously, but do not spam applications to multiple roles in the same start-up!
2) Use the right CVs that match the roles.
3) Customise your cover letters where necessary.
4) We recommend dedicating one day to each platform. i.e., LinkedIn Application Day, WorkinStartups Application Day, Reed Application Day.
5) Do not forget to note down details in Your Applications as you apply to each role.
6) If not visible, do some research on the start-ups LinkedIn company page to find out who is leading the recruitment, and add that person as a contact on Your Applications.
Day 19: Apply to start-up jobs that are a good fit.
1) Apply generously, but do not spam applications to multiple roles in the same start-up!
2) Use the right CVs that match the roles.
3) Customise your cover letters where necessary.
4) We recommend dedicating one day to each platform. i.e., LinkedIn Application Day, WorkinStartups Application Day, Reed Application Day.
5) Do not forget to note down details in Your Applications as you apply to each role.
6) If not visible, do some research on the start-ups LinkedIn company page to find out who is leading the recruitment, and add that person as a contact on Your Applications.
Day 20: Apply to start-up jobs that are a good fit.
1) Apply generously, but do not spam applications to multiple roles in the same start-up!
2) Use the right CVs that match the roles.
3) Customise your cover letters where necessary.
4) We recommend dedicating one day to each platform. i.e., LinkedIn Application Day, WorkinStartups Application Day, Reed Application Day.
5) Do not forget to note down details in Your Applications as you apply to each role.
6) If not visible, do some research on the start-ups LinkedIn company page to find out who is leading the recruitment, and add that person as a contact on Your Applications.
Day 21: Follow-Up Day Follow up on applications & conversations.
1) For the roles you have applied, but not received a response, seek out the job poster, recruiter or contact from the company and very kindly, ask for an update.
2) For roles you have received a positive reply, follow up to schedule the next round of interviews or kindly ask if there is anything else they need from you.
Be persistent, kind, and organised. Feel free to follow up for up to three times.
Next week, we will be discussing more on this topic and provide you with the steps to be taken in your last week: Week 4.
