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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, Starling 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 Starling
We haven't verified a contact route at Starling yet. At <50 people in Healthcare, Diagnostics, 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 Starling screens for
At in Healthcare, Diagnostics, hiring bars concentrate on relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously — shipped work over credentials, and evidence you can operate without process.
Don't send a generic CV to Starling. 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 Healthcare, Diagnostics application gets no response ever. One follow-up at day five roughly doubles reply rates.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Starling?
Through the roles on our Starling jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Starling respond to cold emails?
We're still collecting cold email data for Starling.
Who is the hiring manager at Starling?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Starling use?
Starling uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at Starling?
<50-person Healthcare, Diagnostics companies see ~50-100 applicants per role in two weeks. The 72-hour window is your advantage.
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