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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
With only <50 employees, Fort doesn't have dedicated recruiters. Founders review applications between running the company. The challenge isn't competition — it's visibility. Direct outreach wins.
Who to contact at Fort
We're still mapping Fort's hiring process. At this size (<50 people, Consumer, Consumer Electronics), a founder or department head typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What Fort screens for
Consumer, Consumer Electronics companies at typically screen for relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — proof of work beats pedigree.
Tailor your CV to the specific Fort role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. At <50 people it's obvious, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Nobody cares what you want. Start with is growing fast after their null round and how you'd help.
Most Consumer, Consumer Electronics applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Fort?
Through the roles on our Fort jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Fort respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at Fort yet.
Who is the hiring manager at Fort?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Fort use?
Fort uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at Fort?
Roles at <50-person Consumer, Consumer Electronics companies typically draw 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
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