Cision

Why applying the normal way doesn't work

Cision runs an applicant tracking system (Greenhouse), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Cision isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.

Who to contact at Cision

We haven't verified a contact route at Cision yet. The decision usually sits with the hiring manager for the team that's hiring, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. Members get verified contacts first.

What Cision screens for

relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously

Tailor your CV to the specific Cision 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 Cision applications

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  Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Cision can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.

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  Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Cision is focused on is growing — show you understand that.

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  Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.