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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
Magic receives thousands of applications. Many roles are filled internally or through referral before the public posting closes. Applying through the Magic careers portal alone is close to a lottery ticket, you need a route around it.
Who to contact at Magic
We haven't verified a contact route at Magic yet. At 200+ people in B2B, 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 Magic screens for
At in B2B, 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 Magic. 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 B2B application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Magic?
Through the roles on our Magic jobs page, or directly to a recruiter or hiring manager if you can reach them. At 200+ people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Magic respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Magic.
Who is the hiring manager at Magic?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a recruiter or hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at Magic?
200+-person B2B companies see ~300-500 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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