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In the last two months, we’ve had 900 people apply for engineering roles at PostHog. - 86 got a first interview - 55 got a technical interview - 10 did a SuperDay - 4 were hired 🎉 Some tips for getting a job at a startup: 1) Think like a recruiter - Make it super easy for them to review your application - Keep your cover letter short and to the point - Avoid fussy resume templates and profile pics - Provide key info upfront (e.g. notice periods) - Get a warm intro if you can (super useful) 2) Be genuinely curious - It’s not rude to ask very specific questions, it's a positive - Do serious research on the problem they're trying to solve - Ask about product-market fit, if they're default alive, etc - Ask about their biggest problems and how you can solve them 3) Pick the right opportunities - Do your research - Who are the founders? What did they do before? - Who is investing? What's their track record? - Are people talking about the company? Do they have traction? - Avoid jobs with generic, unspecific job ads. 4) Be a cracked engineer - There’s no single definition for this, but you should be able to define and articulate what makes you cracked. - For us it means engineers who take extreme ownership of ideas, optimistic, and dedicated to their craft. 5) Be available asap - Early-stage companies can't wait months for your to be ready - Be honest about your availability up front - If you can, be available within weeks, not months