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How to Actually Get Hired
Who reads applications, which channel gets a reply, and what they screen for.
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
At <50 people, Blue Onion has no recruiting team. Your application lands with a founder who is also running sales, product and payroll. The obstacle isn't a queue or an ATS, it's being seen at all. Cold outreach outperforms the form here, consistently.
Who to contact at Blue Onion
Contact route not yet verified for Blue Onion. For a <50-person B2B, Finance and Accounting company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Blue Onion screens for
For a B2B, Finance and Accounting company, expect them to prioritize relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously over credentials.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Blue Onion's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Blue Onion (<50 people). They notice.
Skip 'I'm looking for...' — start with is growing fast after their null round and your specific angle on solving it.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Blue Onion?
Through the roles on our Blue Onion jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Blue Onion respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Blue Onion's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Blue Onion?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at Blue Onion?
Expect 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks for B2B, Finance and Accounting roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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