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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
Cerebrium is <50 people. No recruiter, no HR. Your application goes to a founder juggling everything. Cold outreach is how you actually get seen.
Who to contact at Cerebrium
Contact route not yet verified for Cerebrium. For a <50-person B2B, Infrastructure company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Cerebrium screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, B2B, Infrastructure): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
Customize your CV for the Cerebrium role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Cerebrium (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Cerebrium is dealing with right now — is growing fast after their null round, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Cerebrium?
Through the roles on our Cerebrium jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Cerebrium respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Cerebrium not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Cerebrium?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Cerebrium use?
Cerebrium uses Lever.
How competitive is it to get hired at Cerebrium?
Expect 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks for B2B, Infrastructure roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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