Introduction
The following article covers configuring LinkedIn Apply Connect in Evolve ATS.
Audience
Administrators
Apply Connect
*This feature is still in early access with the Winter 2025 Release, with general availability coming later in Q2.*
NOTE: LinkedIn Apply Connect is only available to customers using Evolve ATS’s Standard Job Distribution, NOT Evolve Job Broadcast.
Navigate to your user menu, then select Admin.
Click Integrations.
Click View LinkedIn.
Click Edit.
Click Enable and enter your LinkedIn Company ID.
You can also choose to Enable Sync Existing Active Requisitions to LinkedIn.
Click Save.
Apply Connect Configuration for LinkedIn Recruiter Customers
If you already use LinkedIn Recruiter, you can access an additional capability of the Apply Connect integration: the LinkedIn Profile widget.
In addition to the steps outlined in the Apply Connect instructions, LinkedIn Recruiter customers must complete a few additional steps to properly enable Apply Connect and the LinkedIn in-ATS widget.
On the LinkedIn Integrations page, click Configure LinkedIn Integrations.
If you have multiple contracts with LinkedIn, click Continue next to the contract you want to use with the integration.
Click Choose Integration.
Scroll to the Apply Package option. Select the checkbox next to Apply Package, then click Apply Connect and Applicant notifications. NOTE: Leave Apply with LinkedIn unchecked, unless you previously had Apply with LinkedIn enabled.
Click Save Changes.
Easy Apply Features
With these steps completed, you have enabled Apply Connect for prospective candidates on your LinkedIn job postings. Your job postings will now have an Easy Apply button that allows your candidates to apply seamlessly in seconds.
These applications are received directly within Evolve ATS & available from the Candidate tab with the source LinkedIn Apply Connect.
Additionally, the candidate’s profile is available in the LinkedIn Profile button, which will provide a summary level view on hover over and a full view on click of the button:
Automated Application Notifications (Optional)
As an Apply Connect customer, Evolve ATS will send your application actions to LinkedIn to give candidates who applied via LinkedIn better insight into their application status. This feedback signal will only include abstract signals when you perform actions such as viewing the job application, downloading resumes, or rejecting an application. It does not send the candidate any notes, hiring decisions, feedback, or any confidential or company-specific information.
NOTE: The Automated Application Notification is only available to those with LinkedIn Recruiter seats (Recruiter Admin with Searcher permission required) and can be toggled on/off in the onboarding widget anytime they desire.
FAQ
Q. After I enable Apply Connect, do I need to post my jobs again to get Easy Apply?
A. No, all your open jobs will be automatically synced within a few hours of completing the enablement steps. Please ensure you choose the Enable option under Sync Existing Active Requisition to LinkedIn when configuring Apply Connect.
Q. Do new jobs get automatically posted to LinkedIn with Easy Apply?
A. Yes, all open & external jobs created after you turn on the Apply Connect feature are automatically published to LinkedIn.
Q. Where can I see the applications that have come through Apply Connect?
A. All applications can be seen under the Evolve ATS Candidate tab with the source LinkedIn Apply Connect. They can also be seen under your LinkedIn Recruiter as well.
Q. I do not have Recruiter System Connect turned on for Evolve ATS. Can I still turn on Apply Connect?
A. Yes, if you have not enabled LinkedIn RSC, you can still enable Apply Connect as they operate independently.
Q. Is Apply Connect compatible with LinkedIn Job Wrapping services?
A. Yes, Apply Connect is compatible with Job Wrapping. Jobs posted via Apply Connect can be wrapped into paid job slots within Recruiter.
Additional FAQs are available on LinkedIn Help here.