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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
With only <50 employees, Prelim doesn't have dedicated recruiters. Founders review applications between running the company. The challenge isn't competition — it's visibility. Direct outreach wins.
Who to contact at Prelim
We haven't verified a contact route at Prelim yet. At <50 people in Fintech, the decision-maker is almost always a founder or department head, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. We're working on it, and members get verified contacts first.
What Prelim screens for
At in Fintech, hiring bars concentrate on domain expertise and regulatory awareness — shipped work over credentials, and evidence you can operate without process.
Don't send a generic CV to Prelim. Mirror the job posting's language to get past automated screening.
Mistakes that kill applications
At <50 people, a copy-paste CV is immediately obvious. It's an instant no.
Nobody cares what you want. Start with is growing fast after their null round and how you'd help.
Don't apply and wait. The median Fintech application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Prelim?
Through the roles on our Prelim jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Prelim respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Prelim.
Who is the hiring manager at Prelim?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Prelim use?
Prelim uses Ashby.
How competitive is it to get hired at Prelim?
<50-person Fintech companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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