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Your Associate Job Description Sucks

Your Associate Job Description Sucks
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Job descriptions across VC could use some help. While there are commonalities across firms regarding what an Associate does, it shouldn't manifest in a seemingly uninspired posting from firm-to-firm.

Job descriptions should be a way to inform and sell a candidate on the opportunity. Strong candidates value:

  • Understanding the key experiences and qualities that candidates should have
  • Thoughtful articulation of the key responsibilities to be assumed by the role
  • A look into the culture and "style" of a firm
  • Knowing how the firm might help them develop as an investor
  • Insight into longer-term opportunities within the firm, if relevant

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