Radar

how to turn this data into quality job leads

timing

  • recency after early startup funding is vital: fresh money, the startup is small enough to consider random inbound, and aggressive recruiting hasn't necessarily begun
  • series a averages ~54 days to first hire, series b ~26 days, series c ~20 days after funding (signalbase)

signals

  • no posted role does not mean "not hiring": if they have money and you can position yourself to their needs, you can look hireable

outreach

  • cold email if you can offer something specific: you should either be connected to them somehow or provide value in some way
  • who to message
    • closest connection at the company or most relevant person to hire for your role
    • founder can work at companies sub-50 employees
  • you are what you describe yourself as: frame your background in terms of what you can directly help with, not just your resume points
  • personalize to their product, stack, or problem space
  • 3-5 touches is optimal range for reply rate before returns drop off
  • tools
    • apollo: find emails on linkedin accounts
    • heyreach.io: automate and scale linkedin outreach