Applying for jobs on LinkedIn can be a frustrating experience if you never hear back from employers. You submit your application and resume but don’t get any confirmation that it was received or reviewed. To fix this, LinkedIn has a setting that allows you to receive email confirmations when you apply for jobs. Here’s how to turn it on.
Understanding Job Application Confirmations
LinkedIn’s job application confirmations setting does two main things:
- Sends you an email confirmation each time you submit a job application on LinkedIn
- Sends you an email notification if the employer views your application
This helps you know that your application went through successfully and is being seen. Otherwise, you’re left guessing and checking back repeatedly to see if the employer viewed it.
The confirmation emails contain the job title and company name so you know which application it’s for. If the employer views your application, the email states “Your application for [job title] at [company] has been viewed.”
It’s important to note that employers must opt-in to allow application confirmations. So you won’t get notifications for every job. But when you do, it’s very useful.
Benefits of Job Application Confirmations
Here are some of the benefits of turning on confirmations for LinkedIn job applications:
- Know your application was submitted successfully
- Get notified when the employer views your application
- Track which jobs you’ve applied to and when
- Follow up with employers who haven’t viewed your application
- Avoid duplicate applications if you already applied
The confirmations act as a record of your job search progress and activity. You’ll know which applications are still pending and haven’t been viewed.
Overall, it brings more transparency to the job application process on LinkedIn. You’re no longer applying to a “black hole” and hoping the employer received it.
Who Can Use Job Application Confirmations?
LinkedIn’s job application confirmations are available to any member who is actively using LinkedIn to apply for jobs. However, you must have a paid LinkedIn subscription to use the feature. Here are the requirements:
- Active LinkedIn member
- Using LinkedIn to apply for jobs
- Have a Premium, Premium Career, or Recruiter Lite account
- Employer must opt-in to confirmations for that job posting
As long as you meet those requirements, you can enjoy the benefits of knowing your job applications are going through as intended. Now let’s look at how to turn on the confirmations setting.
How to Turn On LinkedIn Job Application Confirmations
Turning on LinkedIn’s job application confirmations is simple and only takes a few steps. Here is the process:
- Go to your account settings by clicking on the “Me” icon at the top of LinkedIn and selecting “Settings & Privacy”.
- Next, click on the “Communications” tab at the top of the page.
- Under “Job seeking preferences”, toggle the switch for “Get email confirmation when I apply to jobs” to the “on” position.
- Scroll down and click “Save changes” to apply your new setting.
The confirmations setting is now turned on. Going forward, you’ll get emails confirming your job applications and when employers view them. Easy!
Here are some example screenshots showing where the setting is located:
Step 1) Go to account settings
Step 2) Click on Communications tab
Step 3) Toggle on job application confirmations
Customizing Your Confirmation Emails
In addition to turning on confirmations, you can also customize the sender name and reply email address for the confirmation messages.
To do this:
- Follow steps 1-3 above to navigate to the confirmations setting.
- Under “Job application confirmation emails”, click “Customize.”
- Enter your preferred sender name.
- Enter a reply email address you want employers to use.
- Click “Save changes.”
Customizing the emails allows you to:
- Set a professional sender name
- Provide an email you check frequently for replies
- Ensure replies go to your personal email, not LinkedIn
This way, when employers receive your job application, your customized confirmation email will display. Make sure to use an email address you monitor closely for any replies.
What Information Is Included in Confirmations?
When you receive a LinkedIn job application confirmation, either for submitting or the employer viewing it, here are some details it contains:
- Date/time the confirmation email was sent
- Your name
- Job title
- Company name
- Type of confirmation (applied or viewed)
For example, a confirmation might say:
Hi [Your Name],
On [Date] at [Time], you applied to the role of [Job Title] at [Company].
Or if the employer views it:
Hi [Your Name],
Your application for [Job Title] at [Company] has been viewed.
The emails are short and simple, delivering the key details you need. They are sent from “LinkedIn Support” by default or your customized sender name if you set that up.
What to Do If You Stop Receiving Confirmations
In most cases, once you turn on LinkedIn job application confirmations you should consistently receive them going forward. However, there are some potential issues that could prevent confirmations:
- The employer opts out – They can choose not to send confirmations
- Your LinkedIn account expires or closes
- You don’t have an eligible paid account
- LinkedIn disables the feature entirely
- Technical errors prevent delivery
If you notice you’ve stopped getting application confirmations, here are some things to check:
- Verify your LinkedIn account is still active and the confirmations setting is still on.
- Check that you still have an eligible premium account subscription.
- Try applying to a recent job posting where the employer should opt-in.
- Contact LinkedIn customer support for troubleshooting help.
As long as your account and settings are configured properly, you should receive confirmations for most job applications. If issues persist, LinkedIn’s support team can help get to the bottom of it.
Turning Off Job Application Confirmations
If you activate LinkedIn job application confirmations but later decide you want to turn them off, it’s easy to disable the setting.
Simply follow the same steps to access the confirmations switch but toggle it to the “off” position. Then the emails will stop being sent going forward.
Here is a quick recap of how to turn off confirmations:
- Go to LinkedIn account settings > Communications
- Locate the confirmations switch under “Job seeking preferences”
- Toggle the switch to the off position
- Click “Save changes”
And that’s it! The setting is now disabled. Note that any confirmation emails that were already sent won’t be retroactively deleted or removed.
Conclusion
LinkedIn’s job application confirmations bring transparency to the job search process. By turning on the confirmations setting, you’ll know your applications are going through and being seen by employers.
To enable it, simply toggle on confirmations under your account settings. Customize the emails for a more professional look. Then apply to jobs as normal and watch for confirmation emails.
Use the confirmations to track your job search progress and follow up with employers. If you find the emails aren’t being sent consistently, troubleshoot the potential causes. Otherwise, enjoy the peace of mind that your LinkedIn job applications are delivering successfully.
Step | Instructions |
---|---|
1 | Go to account settings > Communications tab |
2 | Toggle on job application confirmations |
3 | Customize sender name and reply email (optional) |
4 | Apply to jobs and watch for confirmation emails |
5 | Disable setting if you want confirmations turned off |
Following these steps allows you to enable LinkedIn job application confirmations and customize the emails. It’s a useful feature for any active job seeker leveraging the LinkedIn platform.
So turn on those confirmations and eliminate the guesswork from the application process. Know that employers are receiving your LinkedIn applications and take control of your job search experience.