System Overview
Our notification system keeps you informed about every important event in your recruitment journey, from new applications to screening results.
Key Features:
- Real-time in-platform notifications
- Email notifications with HTML formatting
- Plain text email fallback for all clients
- Customizable notification preferences
- Notification history and archive
Notification Types
Screening Notifications
Screening Passed
Sent to: Candidates
When: Immediately after passing screening
Contains:
- Screening score
- Job details
- Link to application form
- Application deadline
- CV requirement status
- Tips for completing application
Screening Failed
Sent to: Candidates
When: Immediately after failing screening
Contains:
- Screening score
- Required vs. achieved score
- List of unmet mandatory requirements
- Employer contact information
- Alternative options and advice
- Links to other opportunities
Application Notifications
New Application Received
Sent to: Employers (and team members)
When: Immediately when candidate submits application
Contains:
- Candidate name and contact info
- Position applied for
- Screening score (if applicable)
- Link to view full application
- Quick action buttons
Status Change Notifications
| Status Change | Notified | Message Content |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlisted | Candidate | Congratulations, you've been shortlisted. Expect contact soon. |
| Interview Scheduled | Candidate | Interview details, date, time, location, and preparation tips |
| Rejected | Candidate | Professional rejection message, encouragement for future opportunities |
| Hired | Candidate | Congratulations message, next steps for onboarding |
Job Alert Notifications
New Job Matches
Sent to: Job seekers with active alerts
Frequency: Daily digest (configurable)
Contains:
- List of new jobs matching saved criteria
- Job title, company, location, and salary
- Quick apply links
- Option to modify alert preferences
Verification Notifications
Verification Status Updates
Sent to: Employers applying for verification
Stages:
- Application Received: Confirmation that verification request was submitted
- Under Review: Documents are being reviewed
- Additional Information Needed: Request for more documents or clarification
- Approved: Congratulations, company is now verified with badge
- Rejected: Explanation and option to reapply with corrections
Notification Channels
In-Platform Notifications
Access notifications via the bell icon in the top navigation bar:
- Real-time updates without page refresh
- Unread notification counter badge
- Click to view full details
- Mark as read/unread
- Delete individual notifications
- Clear all notifications option
Email Notifications
All important notifications are also sent via email:
Email Format:
- HTML Version: Beautifully formatted with colors, buttons, and branded design
- Plain Text Fallback: Clean text version for email clients that don't support HTML
- From Address: support@everydayvacancies.co.zw
- Reply-To: Configured per notification type
Note: Add support@everydayvacancies.co.zw to your contacts to prevent emails from going to spam.
Managing Your Preferences
Accessing Notification Settings
- Click on your profile icon in the top right
- Select "Settings" or "Account Settings"
- Navigate to "Notifications" tab
Customization Options
| Notification Type | In-Platform | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Applications | On/Off | Always On | Instant/Daily Digest |
| Screening Results | Always On | Always On | Instant |
| Status Changes | On/Off | Always On | Instant |
| Job Alerts | On/Off | On/Off | Daily/Weekly |
| Marketing | On/Off | On/Off | Weekly |
Employer Notifications
What Employers Receive
Daily Notifications:
- New application submissions
- Screening completion alerts
- Job posting expiration warnings (7 days before)
- Application status summaries
Weekly Summaries:
- Total applications received
- Screening pass/fail rates
- Average candidate scores
- Open positions requiring attention
- Team activity (if team feature enabled)
Immediate Alerts:
- Exceptional candidate (95%+ screening score)
- Verification status changes
- Payment confirmations
- Account security alerts
Candidate Notifications
What Candidates Receive
Application-Related:
- Screening results (immediate)
- Application confirmation
- Status updates (shortlisted, interviewed, etc.)
- Interview invitations
- Rejection notifications (when employer updates status)
- Hiring confirmations
Job Alerts:
- New jobs matching your criteria
- Similar jobs to ones you've applied for
- Jobs from companies you've shown interest in
Profile Reminders:
- Incomplete profile notifications
- CV upload reminders
- Profile view statistics (weekly)
Troubleshooting
Solutions:
- Check your spam/junk folder
- Add support@everydayvacancies.co.zw to your contacts
- Verify your email address is correct in your profile
- Check notification settings are enabled
- Try requesting a password reset email to test email delivery
- Contact support if issue persists
Solutions:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Switch from "Instant" to "Daily Digest" for non-urgent items
- Disable marketing emails if not interested
- Adjust job alert frequency
- Unsubscribe from specific notification types
Solutions:
- Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
- Clear your browser cache
- Click "Mark all as read" to reset counter
- Log out and log back in
- Try a different browser if issue persists
Solutions:
- Copy and paste the full URL into your browser
- Log into your account first, then click the link
- Check if the link has expired (some are time-sensitive)
- Use the plain text version of the email if HTML version has issues
- Contact support with the specific link that's not working
Stay Connected
Our notification system ensures you never miss important updates. Configure your preferences to get the right information at the right time.
Manage Notification Settings