How do I accept new applications and open the chat?

What you'll achieve

You can now accept or reject new applications with a single click. The chat only starts when you show genuine interest.

What's new?

The chat no longer opens automatically after an application.
You decide first:

• Accept application - Application moves to Accepted, your first chat message gets sent, the chat opens
• Reject - Application is rejected immediately, chat stays closed
• Next talent → - You decide later

How the new decision process works

1. Review new applications

• Open the Screening tab in the Applications section.

• Select a new application to review it in detail.

• The chat isn't available yet. Your first chat message will only be sent after you've accepted the talent.

2. Make a decision

On the right, you'll find three actions:

• Accept application - The talent is a good fit and you want to get in touch
• Reject - The talent isn't a good fit and you want to decline right away
• Next talent → - You'll decide later. Application stays in screening

3. What happens next?

✅ Application accepted

• Application appears in the "In Progress" section under the Accepted column
• The chat is now available
• The talent has already received your first automated chat message

❌ Application rejected

• The application ends and moves to the Rejected column
• The talent will be notified that it didn't work out this time

➡️ Application skipped

• The application stays visible in the Screening tab

• You can decide on it during your next review

Why this change matters

• You only chat with talents who are a real fit, because the chat only opens after you've reviewed them positively.

• You save time on unsuitable profiles because you can reject them without having to write a message.

• Talents find out where they stand faster.

Frequently asked questions

Does the chat open without my decision?

• No. The chat only opens when you actively click Accept.

What does the talent see while I'm reviewing?

• The talent sees that their application is being reviewed. The chat remains locked.

Does this apply to all applications?

• No, only applications you receive after this feature is activated.
• Applications you received before will continue to have an open chat in screening.