Managing Applications

Review and manage job applications from your Loclie Business Dashboard on the Manage portal.

Time to complete: 5 minutes

Overview

When job seekers apply for your positions through Loclie (using the "Through Loclie" application method), their applications appear on the job detail page in your Business Dashboard on the Manage portal. You can review, acknowledge, and respond to all applications from there.

Note: Applications are only visible in the dashboard for jobs that use the "Through Loclie" application method. Jobs using email or external URL methods handle applications outside of Loclie.

Accessing Applications

From Business Dashboard

1. Go to your Business Dashboard on the Manage portal
2. Click "Jobs" in the Quick Actions
3. Click on a specific job to view its detail page
4. Scroll down to the Applications section

Application Count

On your dashboard overview:

• The Applications stat shows total applications received across all jobs
• A red badge shows the count of new (unviewed) applications
• Clicking the Applications stat takes you to the jobs list

On the jobs list:

• Each job shows its application count
• Application counts appear in orange when there are applications

Viewing Applications

Application List

On the job detail page, each application shows:

• Applicant name
• Status badge (New, Acknowledged, Rejected, etc.)
• Date submitted
• Email address (clickable mailto link)
• Phone number (clickable tel link, if provided)
• Cover letter (expandable section, if provided)
• Business response (if you have responded)

Application Statuses

Applications can have the following statuses:

Responding to Applications

Acknowledge

For new (submitted) applications:

1. Click the "Acknowledge" button on the application
2. The status changes to "Acknowledged"
3. A message is sent to the applicant: "The business has acknowledged your application and will be in touch."

Reject

For submitted or acknowledged applications:

1. Click the "Reject" button on the application
2. A modal appears asking for a rejection reason
3. Enter the reason (required)
4. Click "Reject Application"
5. The applicant receives the rejection reason

Contact Directly

For further communication:

• Click the applicant's email address to open your email client
• Click their phone number (if provided) to call
• Reach out directly to promising candidates

Managing Multiple Jobs

If You Have Multiple Positions

• Each job has its own application list
• Navigate between jobs from the jobs list page
• Each job shows its own application count

Closing Filled Positions

When a position is filled:

1. Open the job detail page
2. Click "Filled" in the Job Status section
3. The job is marked as filled and no longer appears in public listings

Other status options:

• Draft - Unpublish the job
• Active - Re-open the job
• Closed - Close without marking as filled

Tips for Reviewing Applications

DO:

• Review promptly - Check applications regularly, respond while candidates are interested
• Be organized - Review all applications, keep track of promising candidates
• Respond professionally - Acknowledge all applications, be courteous when declining, provide a reason for rejection

DON'T:

• Ignore applications - Applicants wait for responses, it reflects on your business
• Wait too long - Good candidates get other offers, momentum is lost

After Hiring

When You've Found Someone

1. Contact the successful candidate directly via email or phone
2. Mark the job as Filled from the job detail page
3. Reject remaining applicants with a courteous reason (e.g., "The position has been filled")

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when new applications arrive?

Check your Business Dashboard on the Manage portal. The Applications stat shows new (unviewed) applications with a red badge.

How do I contact applicants?

Use the contact information they provided. Click their email address or phone number directly from the application.

What happens when I close a job?

• No new applications are accepted
• Existing applications remain viewable on the job detail page
• Job is removed from public listings

Next Steps

Manage your hiring:

• Posting Jobs - Post new positions
• Business Dashboard - Full dashboard guide

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