Crossover Application Tips: The Post-Apply Power Move (Tip #5)

Not so fast.

If you’re applying on Crossover, there’s one pivotal step that separates those who get an interview from those who never hear back.

VP of Talent & People Ops Heather Lother is back this week with a non-negotiable tip that will keep you from feeling ghosted right out of the gate.

Miss this step, and your application vanishes into obscurity.

Today’s video will make sure you know those key next steps.

Video: You Need This Step to Get an Interview

You’re not just another applicant. You’re here to claim your place among the top 1% of talent in the world.

But every single day, countless talented candidates vanish before they even get their shot. They don’t get rejected by a hiring manager.

They don’t lose out to stronger competition. They don’t bungle their real work assessment because it’s too high pressure.

They knock themselves out of the running BEFORE the process even starts.

Heather wants you to lean in on this one. A candidate who should be a top contender shouldn’t end up disqualified before their skills are even evaluated.

It happens when they don’t complete the next step.

Tip #5: Check Your Email or Check Out of the Process

At Crossover, applying isn’t just about clicking a button.

Saying ‘yes’ is the doorway, but you have to walk through it! It’s about proving you have what it takes - starting with following our instructions.

After you apply, Crossover immediately sends you an email with the next steps. 

This email contains instructions on how to proceed, including skill assessments, real work challenges, and key details that will get you in front of hiring managers.

If you never complete this step, your application is ignored.

No one will review your resume or evaluate your skills. No one will even see your application. The intern isn’t going to advocate for you because she doesn’t know you exist. Also, we have no interns.

So, it really doesn’t matter if you’re the best in the world at what you do - if you don’t check your email and follow the instructions, you’re automatically out.

And if you’re thinking, “Eh, they’ll follow up with me if they’re interested” – absolutely not. 

Crossover doesn’t chase down incomplete applications. There are too many qualified candidates who DO follow the process.

The candidates who land interviews - and ultimately, the job - aren’t the ones who just apply.

They’re the ones who take action.

So, if you’ve applied, now’s the time to prove you’re serious. Open that email. Take the next step. And set yourself up for success.

Think you’re ready? Watch the video for more top tips!

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