فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
With the rapid growth of the entrepreneurial environment in Morocco, startups have become an attractive career option for a wide segment of young people, especially those with innovative ideas or those seeking a dynamic professional experience that allows them to grow quickly. However, finding job opportunities in this sector requires following precise strategies and continuously keeping up with new developments.
According to a report issued by the Startup Genome platform, the startup ecosystem in Morocco has witnessed remarkable growth over the past five years, especially in cities like Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, and Marrakesh, supported by improvements in the investment climate and the expansion of business incubators.
How to Reach These Opportunities?
Recruitment and entrepreneurship experts agree that the job market in startups differs from traditional companies and requires a special approach to job searching. The most recommended methods are:
1. Specialized Digital Platforms
Websites like AngelList Talent (now part of Wellfound), Wuzzuf, LinkedIn, as well as the Moroccan platform Novojob, are main spaces for checking job offers in startups locally and internationally.
2. Participation in Events and Meetings Directed to Entrepreneurs
Conferences like Gitex Africa or Africa Startup Summit, and Tech Meetups organized in major cities, are golden opportunities to connect directly with company founders and HR managers.
3. Turning to Business Incubators and Accelerators
Platforms like UM6P Startgate, Technopark, and Impact Lab are dynamic centers that bring together hundreds of startup projects and are often in need of new skills, whether in digital marketing, programming, design, or project management.
4. Internships as an Entry Point
A report by the International Labour Organization (ILO) indicates that more than 40% of hiring in startups in Morocco is done through internship programs, making applying for training opportunities a practical option to enter this ecosystem.
5. Direct Communication and Individual Initiative
Unlike large companies, startups rely more on flexibility in recruitment. Therefore, young people are advised to send well-studied unsolicited applications to startups that interest them, including customized CVs and motivational letters that reflect a spirit of innovation.
A Promising Future Despite Challenges
Despite the challenges related to funding and job stability, experts from the African Development Bank (AfDB) believe that startups in Morocco will play a key role in creating sustainable jobs during the next decade, especially with the expansion of sectors such as Fintech, e-commerce, and digital health.
Amine Benhachem, a human resources consultant at a startup in Casablanca, confirms that “flexibility, speed of learning, and openness to the culture of innovation are the three keys to successful integration into this type of institution.”
Source: Fes News Media
