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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

We encourage students to start applying for jobs earlier, as once they do, they often get interviews and secure high-paying positions quickly.

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A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

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A CS Education That's Free Until You Get a Job - Austen Allred of Lambda School

04/03/19

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In the early days, hiring must focus on candidates who can contribute immediately, rather than those who may take longer to ramp up.

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Elad Gil

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Hiring in the early stages of a startup is often unscalable and requires significant effort to sift through potential candidates.

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Austen Allred

04/03/19

@ Y Combinator

We have mechanisms in place to help students build a professional network, which is crucial for their job search after graduation.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

If you're struggling to source candidates, be less aggressive in screening them out early in the process to increase your chances of finding qualified applicants.