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