[verdverm]

Most startups don't have the time or bandwidth to support entry level jobs. They need to get stuff done and done fast. You'd be better off finding a larger org (or "startup" that is in the scaling phase, high 100s or 1000s of employees), where you can get good mentorship. ymmv

[Gary_TheSnail_]

i appreciate the response, thank you! do you have suggestions on where to look for these growing companies? I currently search linkedin, YC (workatastartup), and angellist/wellfound).

[verdverm]

Maybe try connecting with recruiters, they will often have many clients. You might also look at the bootcamps and the companies they claim are hiring from their schools, same for colleges maybe?

I got lucky (? PhD & DevOps) and never had to search for an entry level job, so I may not have the best topical advice to give

It's mostly a numbers game, try to apply to 3 companies a day

[Gary_TheSnail_]

thank you again :) sounds good!