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