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Re:How (not) to get a job at a startup... by abstractbill on Tuesday November 11, 2008 @01:05PM (#360728)
We're trying to find someone who would be looking at this as an opportunity

The onus is on you to show that this job is an opportunity - that's what a job advert is for. Sorry, but your ad fails to do that.

If you're a startup, you don't need to emphasize wii and ping pong. You need to show that the candidate has a chance to be an important part of a successful company, and might make some fairly significant money if that happens.

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Re:How (not) to get a job at a startup... by mrtron on Tuesday November 11, 2008 @01:51PM (#360790)
Exactly. The job posting gives the feeling that a memo will be sent out the first week you are there:

Wii and ping pong are provided for use only during lunch, 12:00->12:30. Please adhere to the rules.

Maybe I am being a bit too cynical.

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