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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
There's an ATS (Ashby), but at Duffel, referrals get priority. Your cold application competes with sourced candidates and internal recommendations.
Who to contact at Duffel
Contact route not yet verified for Duffel. For a 50-200-person Consumer, Travel, Leisure and Tourism company, expect the hiring manager or department lead to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Duffel screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, Consumer, Travel, Leisure and Tourism): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
Customize your CV for the Duffel role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Duffel (50-200 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Duffel is dealing with right now — is growing fast after their null round, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Duffel?
Through the roles on our Duffel jobs page, or directly to the hiring manager or department lead if you can reach them. At 50-200 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Duffel respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Duffel's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Duffel?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager or department lead.
What ATS does Duffel use?
Duffel uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Duffel?
Typical applicant count for Consumer, Travel, Leisure and Tourism roles (50-200 people): 150-300 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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