u/ongrabbits wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
What is the next career step you'd suggest to somebody who has had their first 2-3 yrs in professional development from a startup? Just got laid off and feeling kind of lost.
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
Hi, sorry to hear that an it depends a lot on the startup.
If you were working with other engineers, designers, PMs, customer support etc... even at a small scale, then you have transferable skills to big tech / stable larger companies. I would leverage your network, prepare for interviews and brush up on how it works, and cross your fingers.
If you were the only engineer and didn't work with other people, I would try getting a job at another small startup, maybe target YC companies around demo day, expect to work on a contract for no guaranteed time. And plan for more ups and downs.
If you have a background in a different area and did a bootcamp, I would target companies aligned with that, where your common experience on a hobby or topic helps you stand out and have better product sense there.