FAQs

If you have 0-6 years experience, and you’re interested in getting a full-time role at a top startup, Jumpstart is for you.

If you have 0-2 years experience, you should apply for our grad programme. If you have 3-6 years experience, our career switcher programme is for you.

It takes 30 seconds to to apply (just upload your CV), so it’s worth doing even if you’re not sure what exactly you want to do!

Some people who join us have a very specific idea of the role and company they want to work for, others are very open.

Either way, it’s worth applying to the programme (it takes 30 secs to apply with your CV). We’ll talk you through your options and help you find the perfect role for you.

There’s no cost to you or your salary.

All of the startups we work with are incredibly invested in their teams, and want to work with great people, so they pay us a fee when they hire someone through our programme (this fee is independent of you and your salary).

Absolutely! You can message Ellie Gregson via LinkedIn or ellie@jumpstart-uk.com.

If you’d like to speak to more than one person who went through the programme, Ellie can introduce you to more people. 

Yes! You can apply now and choose a future cohort starting date – either for later this year or for 2023.

All salaries are negotiable, but tend to be in this region, most often with shares or options on top:

Grad programme: £30,000-£45,000.

Switcher programme: £50,000-£80,000.

Yes you can still apply! We’d encourage you to look into all of your options so you can decide what’s for you. We’ve had candidates join Jumpstart when they had offers from corporates, but ultimately end up choosing a startup.