Invite Students to Apply to a Job Posting

On the Jobs page, locate the job you'd like students to apply for, then click the Matches tab. Discover Job Matches.

The Matches tab displays "Top Matches" at the top, which are students who are likely to respond to your outreach.

To invite all Top Matches to apply, click the blue button Invite to apply to the far right of the page. 

To invite a specific student from the Top Matches section, click the gray button Invite on their profile card. 

Below the "Top Matches" section, you'll find the "All Matches" section, where all candidates who meet the job preferences you've set are listed.

To invite All Matches, check the box to the left of Name, then click the blue button Invite to apply, located above the table.

To invite a specific student(s), check the box to the left of the student's name(s), then click Invite to Apply.

When you click the "Invite to Apply" button, a message preview modal opens. It contains a pre-composed message that informs the student(s) why they are a good match for the role.

The pre-composed message reads:

"Hi {first name}

We looked at your profile and think you'd be a great fit for {role} because you match these qualifications: 

Area of study: {major}

Class year: {class year}

Graduation: {graduation year}

This position fits your interest in similar roles in {matching interests} near {matching location interest}. 

We're looking for students just like you - we hope you'll apply" 

If multiple students are selected, the message will be sent to each student separately, and the pre-composed message will be customized according to the student's specific details, e.g., name, qualifications, and matching interests.

If you'd like to send the message as configured, click the green button Send message in the lower-right corner of the modal. 

Errors

The message "We've filtered out all candidates according to your message filter preferences" appears if your bulk messaging preferences are set to automatically remove students from your message recipient list if:

• They have applied to a job at {COMPANY NAME} in the past 12 months.
• I (you) have sent them a message in the past 12 months. 
• Anyone at {COMPANY NAME} has sent them a message in the past 12 months. 

To update your bulk messaging preferences, refer to Employer Account User Settings. 

Edit message

To edit the pre-written template, click the blue hyperlinked text Edit message.

From here, the message compose modal will open. A message may load below the Subject line to indicate how many messages you have left in this hiring season. Click the hyperlinked text Learn more to choose a Handshake plan that fits your hiring needs. 

Compose your message, then click the blue button Preview message to preview your message. 

Check out How to write a recruiting message to students (plus 7 templates).

Once you're ready to send your message, click the green button Send message. 

The confirmation message displayed upon sending the message is dependent upon the recipients.

• The message "You've messaged your top matches" will display if you've invited your Top Matches.
• The message "Your message has been sent to {NUMBER} of candidates" will display if you've invited students from All Matches.

1. Click Talent from the left navigation bar, then identify which student(s) you want to invite to apply. Explore A Guide to Talent List.

2. Click the blue button Message to the far right of the student you'd like to message, *or check the box for “Showing [Range] of Number” to select all students, then click the blue button Message in the top-right corner of the page. 

3. The message text box will open. Compose your message, then click the hyperlinked text Include... and select Job Invite. 

4. In the pop-up modal, choose the job posting from the dropdown, then click the blue button Attach. 

• Core employers can attach their availability calendar, while Premium partners can attach their availability calendar as well as introduce a teammate in their message.
  • *Learn more about Messaging Students: Attach a Team Member
  •  Explore Availability Calendars for Virtual Info Chats

Once attached, the job will display as an attachment at the bottom of the message text box. 

5. Once your message is complete, click the blue button Preview Message, then the green button Send.

• To edit your message, click Cancel or the X in the top-right corner of the modal. 

6. The pop-up will close, and the confirmation message "Your message has been sent to [#]  of candidates" will display in a green banner at the bottom of the page. 

Once the message is received, students can apply for the job if they are interested.