Some people think the key to breaking into a startup is getting a big break – like getting that first interview with a top startup, or getting a solid intro to a hiring manager at a startup.
Let me tell you something. It’s not. The most important thing – the key to your job hunt – is getting your ‘wedge’.
What the heck is a wedge? It’s an event that gives you your first foothold in the startup ecosystem, helping you to get access to great career opportunities in the future. It’s a “little” break that positions you to start getting some big breaks.
The best wedge? I’d say it’s starting something first – before you start looking for startup jobs.
Starting something is hard, thankless work. There’s no better way to build up the mental toughness that’s needed to succeed at a startup, then by taking an idea and getting it off the ground – and not giving up when you hit the inevitable stumbles.
