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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, Velvet 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 Velvet
Contact route not yet verified for Velvet. For a <50-person B2B company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Velvet screens for
For a B2B company, expect them to prioritize relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously over credentials.
Customize your CV for the Velvet role. Matching the job description language helps clear ATS 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.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to Velvet?
Through the roles on our Velvet jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Velvet respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Velvet's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Velvet?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Velvet use?
Velvet uses breezy.
How competitive is it to get hired at Velvet?
Expect 50-100 applicants in the first two weeks for B2B roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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