When Catherine Balogun got matched to a temporary Customer Support Representative role at Zola on Planted, she knew right away that she had found "the one." We recently spoke with her about her job search, interview experience, and how she was able to turn her time as a temporary role into a full-time one with the support of her Zola family.
You’ve probably heard this a few times already but...it’s the most wonderful time of the year, so we’re hope you’re spending it with friends, family, and Netflix! But sometimes, the fast-paced, get sh*t done startup life can lure you back to work even when you’re on vacation. “Just a bit of catching up” can quickly eat up your time off and, before you know it, you’ve missed out on all that much-needed R&R.
There’s a few ways you can stay away from your work this holiday season, all of which can actually positively affect your performance in the long-term. Read on for a successful 2019!
Sometimes we find ourselves in a moment when we feel stuck, or frustrated, or simply confused about our career choices, which can cause us to second guess what the heck it is we’re actually doing with our lives. Cue the panic about career paths, bank accounts, and…destiny. But before you spiral off into thoughts of the great unknown, let’s walk you through how you can take advantage of the great uncertainty you’re facing.
They say an education never goes to waste, but learning can happen both in and out of the classroom. For those pursuing more traditional, familiar paths in banking and consulting, it’s pretty standard to get your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree after a few years of working in the real world. But where does an MBA fit in if you’re working at a startup, where on-the-job learning can be both unpredictable and pretty darn comprehensive?
Before you drive yourself crazy thinking about what route to go down, consider what you'll get out of more school versus continuing on with a startup career. We’ll go over the most important questions that you should ask yourself before you commit.
With everyone leading such busy, on-the-go lives, podcasts have quickly emerged as a popular learning platform for the multitaskers of the world. After all, they’re the perfect accompaniment to a long commute or those times when you have to eat lunch at your desk and power through a project. Check out these 5 podcasts that we think you should queue up right now.
After crafting the perfect resume and crushing a bunch of interviews, you’ve finally landed your dream job. You deserve a celebratory drink (and nap) stat. But all of that’s just the easy part! Not every job offer is going to be perfect, and it’s crucial that you think over your starting salary before signing the dotted line.
Whether you’ve just been offered a position or have been doing well at your job for a while, it’s always important to think about—and ask for—what you deserve. So how do you do it while also remaining polite and flexible with your boss? Don’t worry! We’ve laid out all the steps you need to follow below.
Do you feel like you've mapped out the blueprint of a perfectly fabulous, successful life, only to feel like you’ve fallen flat on your face when your dream company doesn’t hire you? Or maybe you don’t know what the plan is and you need some help getting on the right track? The good news is that there are so many great career development books out there chock full of amazing advice your college career center never gave you—and we’ve rounded up the five best ones of 2018 below.
So you’ve scored a job at the perfect company. You’ve got awesome co-workers, great benefits, and are working toward mission you’re passionate about. But there’s one teeny tiny little problem: you don’t love the job your doing.
When you hear the word "startup,” you probably picture free lunches, beer fridges, in-office yoga classes, and BYOD (Bring Your Own Dog). Sure, awesome and unusual benefits are common parts of the culture, but they’re not the only things you should focus on when deciding to take the plunge into a startup. Before you buy yourself that new pair of yoga pants, learn the pros and cons of working in a startup environment.
In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.
Today we’re featuring Noelle McIsaac , who’s HR Director, at one of our partner companies Agency Within .
Noelle McIsaac (right), HR Director at Agency Within; with Natalie Curran (left), HR Generalist
In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.
Today we’re featuring Logan Black, who’s Head of Recruitment at one of our partner companies MPB.
Not familiar with Techstars? Here’s why it should be on your radar: Techstars is an intensive, three-month accelerator program that provides an unparalleled network of mentors and advisors to promising early-stage companies. They have programs all over the world and in every industry — you’ve probably even heard of some former Techstars companies! Do Classpass and Plated ring a bell? Classpass has raised $154 million to date and Plated was acquired by supermarket chain Albertson’s last year, so it’s safe to say Techstars alums are companies to watch.
In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.
Today we’re featuring Karthik Sridharan, who’s Co-Founder & CEO at one of our partner companies Kinnek.
In this interview series, we ask companies we love working with to give us some insight into what they’re all about. They’ll share how the company got started, what it's like to work there, and what makes them different. It’s your inside look to some of the coolest startups.
Today we’re featuring Toby Stein, who’s VP of Operations at one of our partner companies Amino Apps.
The right job. You might think it’s an elusive dream. You’ve heard about friends and family who have found the right job, but you’re still struggling to find the perfect fit. You’ve been on some interviews and you finally have a job offer. But how do you know if you’ve found the right one? Here are a few signs that suggest that this gig is the one you’ve been looking for.
