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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
Zag 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 Zag
Contact route not yet verified for Zag. For a <50-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design company, expect a founder or department head to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Zag screens for
The hiring bar at this stage (, B2B, Engineering, Product and Design): relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously. Show what you've shipped.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Zag's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
A recycled CV gets rejected fast at Zag (<50 people). They notice.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Zag is dealing with right now — is growing fast after their null round, and what you'd do about 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 Zag?
Through the roles on our Zag jobs page, or directly to a founder or department head if you can reach them. At <50 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Zag respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Zag's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Zag?
At this size, hiring is usually run by a founder or department head.
What ATS does Zag use?
Zag uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at Zag?
Typical applicant count for B2B, Engineering, Product and Design roles (<50 people): 50-100 in two weeks. Apply fast.
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