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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), A1Zap by A1Base has no recruiting function. Founders handle hiring alongside everything else. Reach them directly or get lost in the inbox.
Who to contact at A1Zap by A1Base
We're still mapping A1Zap by A1Base's hiring process. At this size (<50 people, B2B, Engineering, Product and Design), a founder or department head typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What A1Zap by A1Base screens for
B2B, Engineering, Product and Design companies at typically screen for relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — proof of work beats pedigree.
Tailor your CV to the specific A1Zap by A1Base 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, Engineering, Product and Design applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to A1Zap by A1Base?
Through the roles on our A1Zap by A1Base jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does A1Zap by A1Base respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at A1Zap by A1Base yet.
Who is the hiring manager at A1Zap by A1Base?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at A1Zap by A1Base?
Roles at <50-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design 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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