Let’s face it: the job application process is broken, especially in the tech startup ecosystem. On the hunt for the ideal role, a candidate has to send tens or even hundreds of personalised applications for individual roles, many of which are not even screened by employers who are flooded with CVs.
Having supported over 470 of our portfolio startups in attracting and retaining high-calibre talent, we know that running a smooth recruitment process is a make-or-break factor in their success. We also know that highly skilled operators, especially in Europe, are in short supply, and their time is precious.
This is why we want to change how talent and fast-growing companies find each other and work together! Over the last few months, our team have been connecting with amazing talent on the job market and are consistently hearing the same story. They’ve applied to an endless number of roles, but they are not hearing back from the vast majority. Not only is this demoralising, it’s also very time consuming.
This was the inspiration behind launching the Seedcamp Talent Network (STN). A way for candidates to turn the tables in their favour, at the same time helping our founding teams identify high quality talent.
The STN is focused on supporting the founders of our earliest stage investments, where the teams are usually below 30 people. These founders are regularly on the lookout for smart, ambitious and hard-working talent to help take their business on the rollercoaster journey towards becoming a unicorn.
The roles within these businesses are usually broad, lack initial clarity, yet offer unparalleled exposure of running the business alongside faster progression than a typical role in tech. There is no better place to deliver tangible and immediate value.
Whether you’re an experienced executive looking to dive back into a start-up, or a graduate keen to explore the entrepreneurial world, we invite you to join the STN. The network is suitable for all levels of seniority, as long as you want to help build something from the very earliest stage.
Applying to the STN takes less than 10 minutes. You will get added to a select collective of talent, all open to work within an early-stage startup. Founders, backed by Seedcamp, get exclusive access to this talent pool and can request introductions to you at the click of a button. You never know, it might help you find your dream job without ever applying! Head over to seedcamp.com/talent for more details.
