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How to Get a Startup Job in 2025

A 7-part series for generalists in tech (5,500 words)

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Hannah Zhang
Aug 27, 2025
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I recently landed a new job at a VC-backed startup. A lot of people have asked how I did it.

The job market is rough. Big Tech is still cutting. Consulting and banking roles are shrinking (and for many, they feel like a dead end). Many ambitious friends I know are stuck: they want growth, but don’t see a clear path.

Startups seem like a solution: faster l…

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