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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, sieve 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 sieve
Contact route not yet verified for sieve. For a <50-person B2B, Finance and Accounting company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What sieve screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, B2B, Finance and Accounting): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
Customize your CV for the sieve 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.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to sieve?
Through the roles on our sieve jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does sieve respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on sieve's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at sieve?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does sieve use?
sieve uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at sieve?
Typical applicant count for B2B, Finance and Accounting roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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