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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, Koala 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 Koala
We haven't verified a contact route at Koala yet. At <50 people in Education, the decision-maker is almost always a founder or department head, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Koala screens for
At in Education, 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 Koala. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill applications
At <50 people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Koala is focused on is growing fast after their null round — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Education application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Koala?
Through the roles on our Koala jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Koala respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Koala.
Who is the hiring manager at Koala?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Koala use?
Koala uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Koala?
<50-person Education companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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