Managing Job Applications
Last updated August 25, 2024
Lightcast provides robust tools to efficiently manage job applications and streamline your hiring process. This guide outlines how to navigate and utilize these features.
Managing Job Applications:
- Accessing Applications: Navigate to the "Jobs & Candidates" section of your Lightcast dashboard.
- Viewing Applications: Access the list of applications received for each active job listing.
- Reviewing Candidate Profiles: Click on a candidate's name to access their profile, which includes their resume, cover letter, and any additional information they provided.
- Filtering Applications: Utilize filtering options to quickly find specific candidates based on criteria such as location, experience level, or skills.
- Application Status Management: Update the application status of each candidate to reflect the stage of your hiring process. This may include:
- In Review: Indicates that the application is being reviewed.
- Phone Screen: The candidate has been scheduled for a phone interview.
- Interview: The candidate has been scheduled for an in-person or virtual interview.
- Offer Extended: An offer of employment has been extended.
- Hired: The candidate has accepted the job offer.
- Rejected: The candidate has been rejected.
- Candidate Communication: Send personalized messages to candidates directly through the platform, allowing you to schedule interviews, provide updates, or communicate decisions.
Streamlining Your Workflow:
- Shortlist Candidates: Identify promising candidates and add them to a "Shortlist" to easily access their applications for further consideration.
- Collaboration: Share applications with your team members, allowing them to review profiles and provide feedback.
- Interview Scheduling: Utilize the built-in interview scheduling tool to efficiently book interview slots and manage logistics.
- Job Board Integration: Connect your Lightcast account to your job board integration, allowing you to post openings directly from your Lightcast dashboard.
By taking advantage of Lightcast's application management tools, you can simplify the process of sourcing top talent and effectively manage your hiring pipeline.
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