Many people assume that working for a startup is just the same as working for any other company. However, startups operate much differently than bigger, established companies. Whether it’s requiring employees to hold more than one role, be able to troubleshoot independently or maintain flexibility at work, startups often require new hires to have a variety of skills in order for that employee to succeed in the workplace.
However, it can be extremely difficult to know which qualities match startup life without actually committing to work at one. To help both businesses and job seekers discover what qualities are needed, without someone signing on the dotted line, six members of YEC Next share some of the traits they believe are most important for startup new hires to have. Here's what they look for: