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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
Yardbook uses an ATS, but referrals still come first. Cold applications aren't ignored — they're just behind referrals, sourced candidates, and recruiter picks.
Who to contact at Yardbook
We're still mapping Yardbook's hiring process. At this size ( people, B2B, Finance and Accounting), the hiring manager typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What Yardbook screens for
B2B, Finance and Accounting companies at typically screen for relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — proof of work beats pedigree.
Tailor your CV to the specific Yardbook 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 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, Finance and Accounting applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Yardbook?
Through the roles on our Yardbook jobs page, or directly to the hiring manager if you can reach them. At null people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Yardbook respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at Yardbook yet.
Who is the hiring manager at Yardbook?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager.
How competitive is it to get hired at Yardbook?
Roles at -person B2B, Finance and Accounting companies typically draw 100-250 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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