The Auto Auction Group

Recently, we couldn’t help but notice that a majority of our job postings are based with “startups” – and by this we mean organizations that look to be relatively fresh and still in high-growth mode. They may be pioneers, or they might be piggy-backing on a good idea – either way, these jobs can be funfilled but risky. While you may wind up being the next Google, you can also end up at the next Kozmo. (If you don’t recollect that example,it’s okay – we are showing our tru age.) If becoming an business owner is one of your dreams, listen. There has been an increase in hiring by “startups”, and it makes sense:

As Thomas Friedman articulately wrote this week in the NYTimes , owners of businesses are increasingly employing “all the tools of the world teleconference, email, the Web and faxes to access the optimal capabilities and inexpensive, best manufacturing anywhere.”
* As we have mentioned before, the economy is looking up- consumer opinion, retail demand, and manufacturing production are all up. Companies are ready to do what it takes to be first in front of the consumer once they start to spend money.

* Think like a startup business owner. If you were in high growth mode, potentially operating at a near-term loss in order to develop your business, what would you want your candidates to have? Perhaps someone who is super respondent, competitive, and crisp. Maintain the fact that you are working with a inteviewer with different qualities – an entrepreneur – in mind when you are going for the position. And, be aware that although you may be going for a seasonal or part-time opportunity, this role may be as important to the orgainization as a regular opportunity – and could possibly turn into a regular opportunity with time.
* Be mindful, you may work unique hours. Working around the clock is all too familiar for startup organizations. This may or may not be the case for the position you are applying for, and you should figure out if this is expected so that you can decide if you will be able to reach their expectations. But if you do choose to go for it, know that entrepreneurs usually receieve inspirations at 2 in the morning, and you may be obtaining an e-mail. Be sure that you and your are on the same page, so that you don’t let down.
* Show interested in founding a business. Founders of startups love to bring on people who are looking to gain startup experience. Even So, that’s the significant word: experience.
* As with any job, know the business. Researching the orgainization before interviewing – by checking out its product / service, maybe even trying it out, and looking at its competitors – will impress the startup business owner because these are the matters she lives with everyday. Having a couple of suggestions (even if s/he disagrees) will doubtlessly be appreciated.