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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, Million 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 Million
Contact route not yet verified for Million. 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 Million 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 Million'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.
Skip 'I'm looking for...' — start with is growing fast after their null round and your specific angle on solving it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Million?
Through the roles on our Million jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Million respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Million not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Million?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Million use?
Million uses Lever.
How competitive is it to get hired at Million?
Typical applicant count for B2B, Engineering, Product and Design roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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