Getting a Startup Job as a Late-Career Candidate

Getting a job at a startup can be very rewarding — emotionally and financially — for executives who are later in their careers. But the day-in, day-out reality of working in a fast-growing business can be challenging. Startups often have an intense pace, a lack of structure and process, constant change, and inexperienced managers. They’re also simply risky — data proves that most startups fail. The author, an executive coach, presents five steps to help you think through your decision and maximize your likelihood of success.