A Job Ad that is Ideal for a Budding Startup

by abdels • 16 years ago

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inklesspen• 16 years ago

Why is this ad "ideal for a budding startup"? I'm sure mixpanel is a nice place to work, but there doesn't seem to be anything unique about this ad, so I'm not sure why it's being held up as a model to emulate.

abdels• 16 years ago

Simply, I hold it as a good example because I'm working on my own startup and the Ad does a good job of summarising what a software engineering role should be advertised as.

No false promises of using technology X or Y, and no over inflated expectations of the kind of knowledge expected from a candidate. A startup is all about learning and using the best tool for the right job with a hands on approach.

vyrotek• 16 years ago

Except its missing an important part. Salary. Yes, I know you're thinking "but this is a startup and the opportunities and experiences are more important!". People still have bills to pay.

zbrock2• 16 years ago

I like this ad a lot. It's not overblown and avoids obnoxious cliches (ninja, pirate, whatever). It's succinct, to the point and honest.

A Job Ad that is Ideal for a Budding Startup

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