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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
Material Depot uses an ATS (Ashby), but referrals still come first. Cold applications aren't ignored — they're just behind referrals, sourced candidates, and recruiter picks.
Who to contact at Material Depot
We haven't verified a contact route at Material Depot yet. At 50-200 people in Real Estate and Construction, the decision-maker is almost always the hiring manager or department lead, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Material Depot screens for
At in Real Estate and Construction, 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 Material Depot. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill applications
At 50-200 people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Material Depot is focused on is growing fast after their null round — show you understand that.
Don't apply and wait. The median Real Estate and Construction application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Material Depot?
Through the roles on our Material Depot jobs page, or directly to the hiring manager or department lead if you can reach them. At 50-200 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Material Depot respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Material Depot.
Who is the hiring manager at Material Depot?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager or department lead.
What ATS does Material Depot use?
Material Depot uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Material Depot?
50-200-person Real Estate and Construction companies see ~150-300 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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