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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
Function of Beauty receives thousands of applications. Many roles are filled internally or through referral before the public posting closes. Applying through the Function of Beauty careers portal alone is close to a lottery ticket, you need a route around it.
Who to contact at Function of Beauty
We haven't verified a contact route at Function of Beauty yet. At 200+ people in Consumer, Apparel and Cosmetics, the decision-maker is almost always a recruiter or hiring manager, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Function of Beauty screens for
At in Consumer, Apparel and Cosmetics, hiring bars concentrate on relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — shipped work over credentials, and evidence you can operate without process.
Don't send a generic CV to Function of Beauty. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill applications
At 200+ people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Nobody cares what you want. Start with is growing fast after their null round and how you'd help.
Don't apply and wait. The median Consumer, Apparel and Cosmetics application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Function of Beauty?
Through the roles on our Function of Beauty jobs page, or directly to a recruiter or hiring manager if you can reach them. At 200+ people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Function of Beauty respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Function of Beauty.
Who is the hiring manager at Function of Beauty?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a recruiter or hiring manager.
What ATS does Function of Beauty use?
Function of Beauty uses breezy.
How competitive is it to get hired at Function of Beauty?
200+-person Consumer, Apparel and Cosmetics companies see ~300-500 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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