View and Manage Applications

Receive applications via the Dashboard for jobs using the in-system/internal application process. The application method (internal or external) is displayed on the dashboard homepage under the Candidates column:

• In-System/Internal: candidates submit applications on-line using the HBS Recruiting system. Once applications are received for in-system/internal jobs, the "--" under the Candidates column changes to "View (number of applicants)" with a link to the applications page.
• Out-of-System/External: candidates submit resumes and cover letters via an external method, typically per an existing business process for your company. Applications for Out-of System/External jobs are reviewed outside of the HBS system.

If you choose to receive applications via the HBS system, you'll receive a Daily Digest Notification. Your daily email alerts you if you have received any new applications on your dashboard. Opt out of this digest by changing your notification status.

Applications Page

Login to your dashboard to view candidates for a specific job. The list of candidates who have applied for the job is accessible via the applications page. Click on "View" under the Candidates column to access the applications page from your dashboard.

Note: All job postings from both the 2008/09 and the 2009/10 recruiting seasons are accessible via the dashboard. Please be sure to view applications for your postings from the 2009/10 season.

The following application-related functions are available from this page:

• View list of candidates
• View/download individual resumes
• Select applications to review
• Create PDF bundles of applications
• Email candidates
• Sort columns
• Search for candidates

View Candidates

The list of candidates is available on the applications page. Use the scroll bar to see the full listing for a particular job.

Click "Show Me" to view a system demo of this functionality. You may rewind, pause, go back, go forward, or exit the video as needed. These controls are located on the bottom toolbar on the video screen.

View Individual Resumes

To review applications for a given candidate, click on the page icon from your applications page. You will have the option to view, open, save or print a PDF of the candidate's application.

Select Applications to Review

Review more than one candidate at a time by pressing Ctrl or Shift on your keyboard while clicking on the selection box to the left of the name. Or click "select all" at the bottom of the page.

Save your selections. Or you may download the applications to a PDF bundle.

Bundle Applications

Bundle potential candidate applications by clicking the "PDF Bundle" drop down button and choosing "Bundle Selected Candidates".

Choose to include all cover letters and/or resumes for the selected candidates. Click OK.

Note: if you are using Internet Explorer version 6 you may only have the option to save (not download) applications. In this situation, we recommend you save and open from your local files, or using a different browser.

Additional Functionality - Email or Search Candidates and Sort Columns

Email Candidates

Click the email address to send an email directly to the candidate. The position title automatically defaults as the subject line. Please note: MBA Career & Professional Development will send out the formal interview notification/invitation to students once the closed lists have been approved (this applies to on-campus interviews only). Please do not use this tool to invite students to interview with your firm.

Sort Columns

Sort Columns by

• Name
• Email address
• Date submitted
• Closed list name
• Closed list decision

The name and email address columns are sorted alphabetically and date submitted is sorted chronologically.

Temporarily save your sort order by clicking "Save" on the toolbar, however, if you exit the system and log back in, the page will return to the default sort.

Search Candidates

Search for names within the candidate list.