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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
With only <50 employees, Extern doesn't have dedicated recruiters. Founders review applications between running the company. The challenge isn't competition — it's visibility. Direct outreach wins.
Who to contact at Extern
We're still mapping Extern's hiring process. At this size (<50 people, Consumer, Job and Career Services), a founder or department head typically decides, but we haven't confirmed it yet.
What Extern screens for
Consumer, Job and Career Services companies at typically screen for relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — proof of work beats pedigree.
Tailor your CV to the specific Extern 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 Consumer, Job and Career Services applications get ghosted. A day-five follow-up can double your response rate.
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?
We haven't verified response rates at Extern yet.
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?
Roles at <50-person Consumer, Job and Career Services 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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