Career Guide
About This Book
Former founders face unique challenges in the job market. Despite their entrepreneurial experience, leadership skills, and proven ability to build from scratch, many struggle to land their next role. This comprehensive guide addresses the specific biases and obstacles that former founders encounter—and provides actionable strategies to overcome them.
What You'll Learn
- Understanding Founder Bias: Why recruiters and hiring managers often hesitate to hire former founders, and how to address their concerns proactively.
- Reframing Your Story: Transform your founder experience into compelling narratives that resonate with corporate hiring needs.
- Resume Strategies: Craft a resume that highlights your achievements without triggering "overqualified" or "flight risk" concerns.
- Interview Preparation: Navigate tough questions about why you left your startup and what you're looking for now.
- Salary Negotiation: Handle compensation discussions when your founder experience doesn't fit traditional salary bands.
- Finding the Right Fit: Identify companies and roles where your entrepreneurial background is valued, not feared.
Who Should Read This
This book is for former founders, co-founders, and early startup employees who are transitioning back to traditional employment. Whether your startup succeeded, failed, or somewhere in between, this guide provides the frameworks and strategies you need to land your next opportunity.
About the Author
Yong Qian is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully navigated multiple transitions between founding companies and joining established organizations. With over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship, Yong brings firsthand knowledge of the challenges former founders face—and the strategies that work.
Contact
Email y.qian@omniedge.io to comment or ask questions about this book.
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