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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
Onboard.io 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 Onboard.io
Contact route not yet verified for Onboard.io. For a <50-person B2B, Productivity company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Onboard.io screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, B2B, Productivity): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Onboard.io's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Onboard.io (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Onboard.io 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 Onboard.io?
Through the roles on our Onboard.io jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Onboard.io respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Onboard.io's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Onboard.io?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at Onboard.io?
Typical applicant count for B2B, Productivity roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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