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Having previously worked for various blue-chip tech companies, individuals often have a startup itch. With mortgages settled, children grown, and the desire for one last adventure. So what should you look out for.....? People: Startups are close-knit, kinetic affairs. In my first, the CEO sat right behind me. Always willing to offer advice after a call and sometimes even during. Everything was highly visible. So the founder and their wider team play a pivotal role. Personal chemistry is...

I've had many interviews over the years but now sit on the other side of the table. Interviewing, for either party, is a learned skill. Something akin to a dance but it's surprising how many step on their partner's toes. Here are my top ten tips for candidates:  1) Dress the part. Not only will you look and feel good but you are winning before you have even opened your mouth. The reverse is also true.  2) Smile. Not constantly but enough to indicate you would make a positive team addition. 3)...