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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
There's an ATS (Workable), but at Zeplin, referrals get priority. Your cold application competes with sourced candidates and internal recommendations.
Who to contact at Zeplin
Contact route not yet verified for Zeplin. For a 50-200-person B2B, Engineering, Product and Design company, expect the hiring manager or department lead to make the call — but this is a model, not confirmed data.
What Zeplin screens for
For a B2B, Engineering, Product and Design company, expect them to prioritize relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously over credentials.
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Zeplin's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill applications
Generic CVs stand out at a 50-200-person company — and not in a good way. Fastest path to rejection.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Zeplin 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 Zeplin?
Through the roles on our Zeplin jobs page, or directly to the hiring manager or department lead if you can reach them. At 50-200 people, direct outreach outperforms the form.
Does Zeplin respond to cold emails?
Response rate data for Zeplin not yet confirmed.
Who is the hiring manager at Zeplin?
At this size, hiring is usually run by the hiring manager or department lead.
What ATS does Zeplin use?
Zeplin uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at Zeplin?
Expect 150-300 applicants in the first two weeks for B2B, Engineering, Product and Design roles at this size. Apply within 72 hours for best odds.
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