Overview
This article includes tips for reviewing applications to a pipeline job.
Screening tips
- A recruiter user should continually manage applications to keep on top of the volume
- Review new “Incoming” applications and decline applications unsuitable for ANY position
- Set out time each week to do this
- Refine the search for “Incoming” applications based on profile, registration, job questions answers and perform processing actions in bulk
- Picklists in bucket views can help you sort applications
- If you use a Marketplace partners e.g. assessment providers, configure automatic requests on the move into a bucket
- If multiple recruiters are screening on the same pipeline, ensure you all have a shared understanding of the screening out criteria - remember a candidate who isn’t suitable for your location, might be still be suitable for another
Communication tips
- Regularly communicate with candidates to keep them interested until a suitable job arises
- Bulk email processing delay apology for older unscreened applications
- Bulk email shortlisted applications to see if details/situation has changed. Include a request to update their profile and withdrawal options if they are no longer interested
- Send out bulk SMS if quick responses are needed - good for jobs that need to be filled with short notice
- Use timed application actions to automate communication
- Use the Candidate Care app to alert you to applications that have not met processing time targets