7 Personality Traits Startups Look For
We will never tell you enough: being successful and efficient at your job definitely has something to do with passion and, and, and… a cultural fit. The corporate world does not fit to every personality, neither does the startup scene. If you want to join a startup, you must need to embrace a specific vision as well as a life philosophy. Working at a startup is not only a job, it is a state of mind that you must stick to. Today, we list the top qualities startups look for in the people they hire.
1. Be a risk taker
You like to be challenged and would do anything to make the impossible happen. You naturally take initiative and believe everything can happen if you really want it to. You are a born optimist who believes in changes and improvements for the better.
2. No 9 to 5 mentality
When it comes to work, you enjoy the perks and the cons of a flexible schedule. You do not mind staying late at work and enjoying the flexibility of a not 100% defined work schedule. You are committed to your work and colleagues, no matter what time of the day they need you.
3. Think unconventionally and freely
Whether you are an engineer or a marketeer, you like to think outside the box and to come up with strategic and alternative solutions. You are a real problem solver who constantly questions the status quo. If an issue occurs all you care about is the solution. You do not follow rules and prejudice but always listen to your gut in order to unleash your maximum potential.
4. Ethics matters to you
To you, work is more than just a salary. Work is a lifestyle, a place where you can grow, be inspired, and inspire others. You want to make an impact and to bring a change to society or even more, you want to change the world. It is important to you to stick to your moral values at work.
5. Passion fuels your days
Since your early age, you always had a dream you wanted to achieve. When you commit to something, you give yourself 1000% and definitely perceive passion as your main driver. Whatever you do, you put all of your heart and energy into it in order to always reach the best results. You never want to take the easy way and rather listen to your heart and instinct.
6. You want to make an impact
You always admired actors of disruption in society and there is nothing more important to you than being part of tomorrow’s next innovation. You perceive your job as something that can improve the world and help people make a difference.
7. Flexibility & Versatility are key
You are comfortable with change and do not mind to see your scope of responsibility changing and evolving. You have a real “can-do attitude” and definitely can adjust to any situation. You love to work with different types of people, you are open-minded and always inclined to adjust to change
Recognising yourself if the qualities listed above? Well, it may be time for you to swipe some jobs on Cocoon! Download our start-up job app now for Apple or Android.
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