Scouted

Scouted was a hiring marketplace that matched candidates to roles based on potential, serving clients from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies.

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We’ve Rebranded: A Note From Our CEO

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How to Conduct an Informational Interview

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We’ve come up with a list of questions to ask during your next job interview (and a few to avoid asking) that will help you stand out as someone who’s interested, invested, and knows what they’re talking about.

Questions to Always Ask in a Job Interview (and Avoid)

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5 Tips for Working at a Startup

5 Tips for Working at a Startup

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We wrote a blog that we hope will help you choose between multiple job offers, keeping in mind all the variables that come into play.

How to Choose Between Two Job Offers

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There are several factors that contribute to making your office somewhere you want to go to everyday. While a lot of it is (hopefully) the work that you are doing, a significant part of it is also the company culture, the office environment, and the various perks that your workplace offers that make you feel valued. These factors are intermingled, but it’s important to not get them confused. Sometimes, companies can provide superficial perks in lieu of building out a robust and supportive culture.

What’s the Difference Between Culture, Environment, and Perks?

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What is an Elevator Pitch? [And How to Make Yours]

How to Create an Effective Elevator Pitch

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Almost every candidate believes they should get the job, but putting the "why" into words isn't as easy as it seems. At some point in the interview process, the hiring manager is likely to ask, “Why should we hire you?” Your answer to this key question could be the difference between getting the job and losing out to someone else.

How to Answer ‘Why Should We Hire You?’

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Here at Scouted, we totally understand that sometimes jobs don't turn out the way we thought they would. Or career paths, for that matter. So what should you do if you’re on a career path that’s not a great fit for you?

What If Your Career Path Isn’t a Good Fit?

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Asking for a raise can be really stressful, and many people avoid the conversation simply because they are afraid of upsetting their boss or having the awkward conversation. But the fact of the matter is, it is crucial to bring it up and advocate for yourself, especially if your company doesn’t have an annual review process in which cost of living raises are usually offered. Asking for a raise in your current company and role can also be crucial in terms of earning more money down the line when you switch companies or look for new roles. To take at least some of the stress out of the conversation, here are our top tips for how to prepare for and ask for a raise.

How to Ask for a Raise

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That being said, in this blog, I’ll do my best to explain what the first year of working at a startup is really like. I’ll throw in some insights, tips & tricks, and a few anecdotes to provide the most accurate and holistic view of my first year working at Scouted.

Your First Year at a Job Is Like an Early-Stage Startup

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Finish What You Start: Lessons From Camp

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