Paires

Why applying the normal way doesn't work

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

Who to contact at Paires

No verified contact route for Paires yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.

What Paires screens for

relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously

A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Paires's job description language to clear filters.

Mistakes that kill Paires applications

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

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  Don't open with what you want. Open with what Paires is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.

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  The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.