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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
Maive 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 Maive
Contact route not yet verified for Maive. For a <50-person B2B company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Maive screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, B2B): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
Customize your CV for the Maive role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Maive (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Maive 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 Maive?
Through the roles on our Maive jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Maive respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Maive's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Maive?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
How competitive is it to get hired at Maive?
Expect 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks for B2B roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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