Episode 10: Finding a Job with a Startup with Tarek Pertew

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Guest Spotlight

Tarek Pertew is the co-founder of Uncubed, a candidate engagement & recruiting platform that connects early professionals with innovative companies. Tarek is also co-founder of NYC Footy, one of NYC's most prominent adult soccer leagues. Earlier, Tarek founded MyWorkster, a job fair platform for college alumni and Referio, a referral hiring platform. He is an advisor for his alma mater, The University of Virginia, and GoCoach, a coaching & upskill platform. Previously, Tarek served as a technology advisor for the United Kingdom (UKTI).

Questions Tarek Addresses in this Episode

  • Walk me through your career journey

  • What’s the best career advice you’ve ever been given?

  • What are the differences between finding a job with a startup and traditional corporate roles?

  • How long does it take for a typical job search with startups?

  • Where can a person find opportunities?

  • Do you have to live in a big metropolitan area or tech center to find these roles?

  • How is the interview different from interviews at F500 companies? What to wear? Zoom interview tips? 

  • When interviewing candidates, what has someone done that impressed you the most?

  • Is networking more important for finding a job at a startup?

  • Do you have to have connections in place? If not, how do you cultivate those?

  • What's your advice for networking, especially for those who are shy?

  •  How can someone be successful at a startup, especially if they have been used to a corporate environment?

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