One of the advantages that startups offer and which an already established business cannot attain is that:

New employees tend to be much closer to the startups' mission. The social hierarchy for startups is also not as tight when compared to established businesses and that is why most employees are eager to work for startups. On the flip side finding a startup job is not exactly a walk in the park and that is why we have compiled various actionable strategies that you can use to find startups. 

Consult the Local Business Journal 

If you are looking for local startups then the local business journal is the perfect place to start your search, be sure to note down the available options and then narrow down to the one that interests you the most. You will then contact the owners of the startup and explain why they should hire you to work for their company. Remember startups love to work with people who are passionate about the organization's journey. If they don't hire you immediately, then they could offer you a position in future, when they have an opening.

Use the startup Job Websites 

There are many startup job websites that you can use to find start-up jobs. Some of the common ones are VentureFizz, Startuply, Ventureloop, and Startuphire. Venture capitalist websites are also a hotbed for jobs and here you could be lucky and land an open job position in their company's portfolio. 

Seek and Connect with Start-up-ers

One way of meeting with people who have made significant progress in business is through networking. You should therefore keep your eye out for networking events and make a point of attending them. Interact with the attendees and you will pick names of great human resources, the names are usually mentioned severally. 

The individuals some of whom are board members of new startups have a deep involvement with the startup community. These individuals are better placed to advise you on how to navigate the startup landscape. 

If you can't get enough time with them when networking, you will have to schedule an appointment or offer to meet over coffee which you will pay for. Venture capitalists can also offer great advice when it comes to navigating the startup landscape.  

Search for Startup Events 

Most cities in the US have a community of entrepreneurs and a simple online search should retrieve various networking groups, mentoring programs, and innovation laboratories, which have all directed their efforts on startup companies. The key to finding startup events online is using the right keywords. You can also search for specific groups for social media professionals and begin attending their events. 

Interacting with individuals in these groups might earn you referrals to the relevant people and you might also learn a thing or two on how to keep up with recent company history. 

Find and Be-Friend a Startup recruiter

Startup recruiters will always know who is hiring, and can also direct you to the right people. They are what we call industry insiders and if you are smart enough to build a solid and long lasting relationship with a startup recruiter then you stand a better chance of finding your dream startup job. Finding the recruiters shouldn't be difficult because they are famous in the startup community. 

Use the Startup Mobile App

All the above methods might not bear any fruits immediately but that does not mean that you should stop searching. Instead, you could use the Startup mobile application which has been specially configured to help people find retail and service jobs. Now the good thing about this application is that job seekers can chat with employers and find out if their business is already established or a startup. The most common job recruitment platform that consolidates various startup jobs is Job Today. 

Nudj

Nudj is a job app that works by enabling people to find jobs through peer-to-peer referrals. Employers will, therefore, post jobs and share the jobs with their networks and then offer referral bonuses. If you are qualified you can apply and if not then you can refer it to someone. 

Talent Pool 

Talent pool is a job app configured to enable businesses to find and employ young professionals from the application. The London-based Tech Startup has attracted many companies that are looking for value. It was founded in 2013 and offers jobs to young professionals. 

Syft 

Syft is a good app for individuals looking for startup jobs simply because it enables employers to find fully vetted temporary staff. Job seekers on the other hand are not at the mercy of the employers, as they can choose where they want to work.