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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
Instant 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 Instant
Contact route not yet verified for Instant. For a <50-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Instant screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, B2B, Engineering, Product and Design): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Instant's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
Generic CVs stand out at a <50-person company — and not in a good way. Fastest path to rejection.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Instant 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 Instant?
Through the roles on our Instant jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Instant respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Instant not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Instant?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Instant use?
Instant uses recruitee.
How competitive is it to get hired at Instant?
Typical applicant count for B2B, Engineering, Product and Design roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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