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2563708 - Small amount of job applications - Recruiting Posting

Symptom

  • Why is the number of my job applications low?
  • Why have I not received any application on my job posting?
  • How to explain a small amount of job applications on jobs posted with Recruiting Posting?

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Posting

Resolution

The small amount of applications can be due to:

  • Bad targeting of the job portals (job boards, schools): some job sites are general, other specialized. It’s important to determine the right selection of job portals for each job ad.
  • Job content not attractive: when creating your job ads, it is advisable to insert catchphrases and other appealing elements.
  • Seasonality of certain positions: jobs such as "waitress" or "tourist guide" can be popular at certain times of the year when relevant candidates will be more active.
  • Specific filters of some job boards / schools: once the job ad is transmitted, it can be filtered by the job portals, since it does not respect their standards (for instance: minimum wage, minimum education level).
  • The application form is too long and complicated.
  • Job could not be published at all.

Important note: If after analyzing what is being stated above, you believe there still might be something else causing this behavior, please reach out to the Job Board team in which you have the job posted, so you can discuss alternatives. Ultimately, the Recruiting Posting tool functionality is there to send jobs to job boards. If this has been fulfilled, further discussions must be directed towards the team that has published the job.

Keywords

Recruiting Posting, applications, click, small amount, few , KBA , LOD-SF-RPO-ATM , Applications & Tracking Management , Problem

Product

SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Posting all versions