how to work uncubed at a startup job
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HOW TO WORK“UNCUBED”
WHO AM I?
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO “GET UNCUBED”?
The cubicle has become a symbol for…
• 9-5 days
• Unfulfilling work
• Artificially lit offices
• Dress codes
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO “GET UNCUBED”?
Uncubed (adj.): To work within a collaborative environment, in a company culture you enjoy, on a product or service that you care deeply about.
SO HOW CAN I GET UNCUBED?
NYC UNCUBED
• What is it?
• What makes it different?
• When: May 8, 2015 | 9 AM - 7:30 PM
• Format: Classes & Companies
• More info: nyc.uncubed.com/pace
WHO WILL BE THERE?
• Don’t write this down; it’s all @nyc.uncubed.com/pace
• 90+ companies, such as: Meetup, Yext, Rent the Runway, BuzzFeed, ZocDoc, Greenhouse, Schoology, Knewton, MediaMath, Cater2.me, Simulmedia, OnDeck, Gust, Moat, AppNexus, SinglePlatform, Contently, Yodle, Poppin
SHOW OF HANDS:WHO KNEW ALL OF THOSE
COMPANIES?
WHAT DO I WEAR?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Resume: Should I bring physical copies? How many? What should it look like for a startup?
• Are companies hiring interns or entry-level roles?
• What is the atmosphere like, and how do I navigate it if I’m… introverted? extroverted?
QUESTIONS NOT ASKED FREQUENTLY ENOUGH
• What should my social presence look like?
• Where should my experience live BEYOND my resume?
• What is one thing I would change about the companies I’ll speak with?
• Should I make/bring business cards?
HOW CAN I PREPARE?
• Research! Research! Research!
• Pace University’s Startup Career Resources (new page/format coming soon!):http://www.pace.edu/career-services/job-search-tools
• Edge: edge.uncubed.com
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
• News & Editorial: Wakefield, TechCrunch, Mashable, Inc., Fast Company
• Events: Startup Digest, Gary’s Guide, meetup.com
A BIT MORE ABOUT EDGE…
QUESTIONS?
BRIAN SHOICKET
How to reach me:
• linkedin.com/in/bshoick
• @bshoick
• www.uncubed.com