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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
General Trajectory is <50 people. No recruiter, no HR. Your application goes to a founder juggling everything. Cold outreach is how you actually get seen.
Who to contact at General Trajectory
Contact route not yet verified for General Trajectory. For a <50-person Industrials, Manufacturing and Robotics company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What General Trajectory screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, Industrials, Manufacturing and Robotics): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use General Trajectory's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at General Trajectory (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what General Trajectory 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 General Trajectory?
Through the roles on our General Trajectory jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does General Trajectory respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for General Trajectory not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at General Trajectory?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at General Trajectory?
Expect 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks for Industrials, Manufacturing and Robotics roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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