Choose the operating context
An early team may need someone to discover the process; a growing team may need someone to improve it. Consider how much ambiguity you want, what support is available, and whether the expected work fits your skills.
Ask for a role with visible success criteria
A useful opportunity describes responsibilities, engagement type, working location, reporting relationships, and how the first months will be evaluated. Discuss compensation and terms with the employer before committing.
- Which business problem will this role own?
- What tools, access, and guidance are available?
- What does a good first project look like?
- Who makes priorities and reviews the work?
Protect your work and personal information
Verify the company and contact through official channels. Share only the information needed at each stage. A clearly bounded work sample should have an agreed purpose; do not assume an unverified recruiter represents a listed company. Live job applications and hiring are not hosted here yet.
Questions, answered.
Are co-founder and employee roles the same?
No. Responsibility, ownership, compensation, and risk can differ substantially. Discuss the arrangement explicitly and obtain suitable professional advice for agreements.