Who Works for a Startup (INFOGRAPHIC)

by T. A. McCann | January 17th, 2012 | in Gistful Thinking | 8 Comments

According to Mark Evans, a principal with ME Consulting, working for a startup company is a great way to make a difference in your community by providing needed products or services, while expanding your skill set in a challenging – but fun – environment:

“Working for a startup offers tremendous professional and personal experience and education. Even if you end up working for a large company, you will bring a different perspective and skill set that will continue to be a huge benefit.”

But despite these major perks, there’s a common misperception that exists that only tech geeks or Silicon Valley insiders are able to land the best positions within these young companies. In fact, the world of startup workers is a lot more varied and diverse than you might expect!

Here’s what you need to know about the people who work for startups and how to best get your foot in the door with the companies that interest you:

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Awesome graphic! Looks like I’m a good ten years away from average start-up age which is good to know

Joe Sacher

Why limit yourself to being average?

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Oh I don’t

To re-phrase: As as start-up employee I feel awesome that I’m a good ten years ahead of the curve!Great graphic again, I’ve sent a few friends your way to check it out!

http://kwiqly.blogspot.com/ James Ferguson @kWIQly

The important issue is perhaps that Startups must disrupt and challenge normally “safe” assumptions – if there is such a thing – Certainly Erc Ries would suggest that they are tested fast.

Seth Godin today ( http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2012/01/the-problem-with-reassurance.html ) challenges the need for testing – but while I agree insecurity is not a positive thing in itself – there is merit in deciding is an assumption is risky or sure – I explore this in my post today “Did you ever laugh at a funeral ?”
http://kwiqly.blogspot.com/2012/01/did-you-ever-laugh-at-funeral-heres-why.html

http://twitter.com/jlpitts Jennifer Pitts

James – thanks for sharing your thoughts and blog post.

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