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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 <50 people, Leon & George has no recruiting team. Your application lands with a founder who is also running sales, product and payroll. The obstacle isn't a queue or an ATS, it's being seen at all. Cold outreach outperforms the form here, consistently.
Who to contact at Leon & George
Contact route not yet verified for Leon & George. For a <50-person Consumer company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Leon & George screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, Consumer): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Leon & George's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Leon & George (<50 people). They notice.
Skip 'I'm looking for...' — start with is growing fast after their null round and your specific angle on solving 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 Leon & George?
Through the roles on our Leon & George jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Leon & George respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Leon & George not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Leon & George?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Leon & George use?
Leon & George uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Leon & George?
Expect 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks for Consumer roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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