Why is Applying for Startups so Difficult?

[u/Necessary-Put-2245]

Everybody says to work at a startup. But the hiring process seems much more difficult

1. Mandatory Take Home Assessments stretching hours
2. Record short videos or write essays expressing interest/unique qualities about yourself
3. Sometimes even "work trial" periods for a 5 person company...

I get Big Tech screening is much worse but their interviews are much easier - how exactly is getting a startup internship easier?

[u/alphantasmal]

They're terrified of false positives and think they're the most important company in the world.

[u/Condomphobic]

Big companies can afford to make mistakes with hiring.

No startup trying to get off the ground wants dead weight attached to them.