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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
Extern 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 Extern
Contact route not yet verified for Extern. For a <50-person Consumer, Job and Career Services company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Extern screens for
For a Consumer, Job and Career Services company, expect them to prioritize relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously over credentials.
Customize your CV for the Extern role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Extern (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Extern is dealing with right now — is growing fast after their null round, and what you'd do about it.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Extern?
Through the roles on our Extern jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Extern respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Extern not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Extern?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Extern use?
Extern uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Extern?
Typical applicant count for Consumer, Job and Career Services roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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