Re: Silicon Alley is Booming
cat tail
11/21/2011 12:12:56 PM
Good article @StreetSmart. Thanks for sharing.
Silicon Alley is Booming
Street Smart
11/21/2011 11:32:25 AM
Every big concern today will be a startup someday. Surely today's unemployment and recession are serious threats to startups , but they should not lose their hope, because if they work hard and stay focused, they will find their jobs worthy.
New York has infrastructure and a thriving small business economy that gives it an advantage over Silicon Valley. Seeing as it's also a major financial center, it's not surprising that it is emerging as a tech hub.
Yes, I think that's the key--you have to appear willing to learn and willing to take direction from someone younger than you are to even get consideration. It may take an attitude adjustment for some more experienced workers.
Re: Skills
Phoenix
11/17/2011 10:25:36 AM
I think start-ups would offer good employment opportunities for the younger generation. They are more flexible and willing to learn. They can adapt easily to any role given. Older much experienced job seekers might find it difficult to fit into the work environments of these companies since they are likely to be more set in their ways. I think the key here is that even if you are an older employee you still have a chance at a job depending on your ability to change and adapt.
Re: Skills
tokyogai
11/17/2011 9:44:08 AM
I agree. The whole value of an employee in a startup is the ability to do many tasks and make changes mid-course. You have to show some passion for the business and willingness to do what needs to be done. This is hard for many job seekers.
What I noticed at the job fair was the inordinate amount of energy and ethusiasm the company founders had for their products and services. Too many job seekers, because they are shy or simply don't care, come off as apathetic. And that's not going to win the heart of a startup,
Re: Skills
AskAsa
11/17/2011 8:29:46 AM
You have to be disciplined and self-motivated too, and willing to lead as well as follow, depending on the task at hand.
Skills are one thing. The other is having the right personality. You have to be far more entrepreneurial to make it in a startup because you're expected to multi-task as well as do everything from the mundane to the sublime.
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