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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), Forum has no recruiting function. Founders handle hiring alongside everything else. Reach them directly or get lost in the inbox.
Who to contact at Forum
We haven't verified a contact route at Forum yet. At <50 people in Fintech, the decision-maker is almost always a founder or department head, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Forum screens for
At in Fintech, hiring bars concentrate on domain expertise and regulatory awareness — shipped work over credentials, and evidence you can operate without process.
Don't send a generic CV to Forum. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill applications
At <50 people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Nobody cares what you want. Start with is growing fast after their null round and how you'd help.
Don't apply and wait. The median Fintech application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Forum?
Through the roles on our Forum jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Forum respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Forum.
Who is the hiring manager at Forum?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Forum use?
Forum uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Forum?
<50-person Fintech companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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