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How to Find a Startup Job That's Right for You

How to Find a Startup Job That's Right for You

November 19, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Ready to launch your career at a startup? This isn't just another job list. Learn the proven 6-step framework to effectively network, tailor your applications, and land a role at a high-growth company. Stop endlessly scrolling job boards. Learn the strategy. 👇
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From 0 Interviews to 3 Offers in 8 Weeks: How to Escape the "Overqualified" Trap

November 13, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Stuck in the "overqualified" trap after a layoff? Discover the exact 4-step strategy a former Brand Manager used to land multiple remote job offers by flipping the script on her experience.
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From Unicorn to Acquisition: The Rise and Fall of Vettery and Hired (The $150M Mirage)

October 14, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
A deep dive into why venture-backed hiring marketplaces Vettery and Hired failed, with lessons on sustainable unit economics and marketplace strategy.
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The Backend Developer Interview: A Hiring Manager's Complete Guide

September 30, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
Stop guessing how to interview backend developers. Our complete guide provides the questions, process, and evaluation framework you need.
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Software Engineer Job Market 2025: Data, Trends & Salaries

September 23, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
What will the software engineering job market look like in 2025? We analyze the trends, from AI's impact to salary projections, to help you prepare.
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How to Get More Job Interviews: 2025 Proven Techniques

September 8, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
Stop sending resumes into the void. Our proven techniques will show you exactly how to get more job interviews and finally get noticed by recruiters.
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The AI Startup Burnout Myth: Why Crazy Hours Don't Equal Success

September 5, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
Is the "hustle culture" of AI startups sustainable? A deep dive into the realities of overwork, productivity, and building a healthy company culture.
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The Ultimate Guide to Recruiting Engineers in 2025

September 4, 2025
By
Travis Lindemoen
A practical guide to recruiting engineers. Learn proven strategies for sourcing, interviewing, and hiring top software development talent in a competitive market.
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The Reality of Tech Interviews in 2025: What Today's Software Engineers Need to Know

August 12, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Why realistic take-home projects destroy algorithm tests in AI-driven hiring.
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The AI Job Search Tool Market: Everything You Need to Know

August 12, 2025
By
The Underdog.io Team
Discover why AI job tools outpace manual searches with predictive matching to uncover hidden opportunities.
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