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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 this size (<50 people), Tailor has no recruiting function. Founders handle hiring alongside everything else. Reach them directly or get lost in the inbox.
Who to contact at Tailor
We're still mapping Tailor's hiring process. At this size (<50 people, B2B), a founder or department head typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What Tailor screens for
B2B companies at typically screen for relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — proof of work beats pedigree.
Tailor your CV to the specific Tailor role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. At <50 people it's obvious, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Nobody cares what you want. Start with is growing fast after their null round and how you'd help.
Most B2B applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Tailor?
Through the roles on our Tailor jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Tailor respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at Tailor yet.
Who is the hiring manager at Tailor?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Tailor use?
Tailor uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Tailor?
Roles at <50-person B2B companies typically draw 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
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