Hiring posts: the jobs that never reach the jobs tab
Founders and team leads often post “we’re hiring” long before a vacancy goes live. That’s where the quiet roles are.
Tau team9 Oct 20265 min read
Plenty of roles are filled before a formal vacancy exists. The first signal is often a short post from the person hiring: “Growing the design team — DM me.”
Where to find them
Search posts, not jobs. Try “hiring” together with your role, and sort by latest. Follow the people who lead the teams you want to join — their feed is your early warning.
What to write
- 1Why their teamOne specific line — a product, a launch, a post of theirs.
- 2Your closest proofOne line on the most relevant thing you’ve done.
- 3A simple askA short call, or where to send your CV.
Short, specific and about them beats a long cover letter every time.
Your agent writes to the person hiring
Tau catches hiring posts and drafts a note in your voice. You approve it before it’s sent.
Reach hiring managers
Follow up once
If there’s no reply in a week, one polite follow-up is enough. Then move on — there are more posts tomorrow.
Up to 15 applications a day, on autopilot
Tau finds the roles and applies — with a tailored CV if you turn it on. You only approve.
Launch my agent- Product DesignerStripe · €95–125kTailoring CV…
- Data AnalystSpotify · €70–90kQueued
- Design EngineerLinear · $150–190kQueued
- UX ResearcherN26 · €75–95kQueued
- Product DesignerNotion · $160–200kQueued
Frequently asked questions
Will Tau message people without asking me?
No. Every message is a draft until you approve it.
Does it sound like a template?
Tau writes from your real experience and the person’s post, so each note is different.
How many messages a day is safe?
Tau keeps outreach at a natural pace that stays within LinkedIn’s limits.
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