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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
At <50 people, Porter has no recruiting team. Your application lands with a founder who is also running sales, product and payroll. The obstacle isn't a queue or an ATS, it's being seen at all. Cold outreach outperforms the form here, consistently.
Who to contact at Porter
Contact route not yet verified for Porter. For a <50-person B2B, Infrastructure company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Porter screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, B2B, Infrastructure): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
Customize your CV for the Porter role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
Generic CVs stand out at a <50-person company — and not in a good way. Fastest path to rejection.
Skip 'I'm looking for...' — start with is growing fast after their null round and your specific angle on solving it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Porter?
Through the roles on our Porter jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Porter respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Porter not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Porter?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Porter use?
Porter uses Lever.
How competitive is it to get hired at Porter?
Expect 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks for B2B, Infrastructure roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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