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Frequently asked questions.
Short answers to the things people ask most. Still stuck? See how it works for candidates or for recruiters.
Is it free?+
Candidates: always free, creating a profile, saving jobs and applying never cost anything. Recruiters: free during the beta, then paid listing tiers apply — full pricing is shown once you sign in as a recruiter.
Who is it for?+
People building careers in the cycling industry, and the companies that hire them, brands, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, e-mobility, teams, events, media and related businesses.
Are the companies vetted?+
Yes. Every company is reviewed and approved manually by us before it can publish listings, so you only ever see real, vetted employers.
Is my candidate profile public?+
No. Profiles are private by default: they aren't publicly browsable or indexed by search engines, and other candidates can't see them. A recruiter can only see your profile once you apply to one of their listings, and only for that listing.
Do I need a CV to sign up?+
No. You build a profile directly on the platform. The cycling-specific questions are what make the match meaningful, so they're always part of the profile.
How are the applications to a listing ordered?+
By profile completion, highest first. When two applicants have the same completion, the one who applied earlier comes first. Recruiters can also re-sort by most recent or by status.
How does matching work?+
We match your profile against listings based on your cycling background and the role's requirements. Matching is informative only, it never makes an automated hiring decision.
What are “curated” listings?+
Some listings are curated by The Cycling Brief from companies' public careers pages, so the board is useful from day one. These link out to the original source, where you apply on the company's own site.
How do notifications work?+
With notifications on, you get an email and an in-app alert (the bell in the header) when a new paid listing fits your profile, and when your application status changes. You can turn match emails off any time in your profile.
How do I delete my account?+
You can request deletion at any time by contacting us at hello@thecyclingbrief.com; we remove or anonymise your personal data. See our Privacy Policy.
What does the beta mean?+
During the launch beta, recruiters post unlimited listings for free, with full features, so we can seed the platform and gather feedback. When the beta ends we'll give clear advance notice before any charges begin.