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