Job Application Received Email
Type: job-application-received
Notification sent when a job seeker applies to a posted position. Can be sent to the employer or admin notification addresses.
What It Does
Alerts about new applications so they can be reviewed quickly and responded to faster.
The email preview below shows placeholder text. In actual emails, “YourJobBoard” will be replaced with your organization name, and the sender email will be your configured email address.
The email preview below shows placeholder text. In actual emails, “YourJobBoard” will be replaced with your organization name, and the sender email will be your configured email address.
Hello,
You've received a new application for your job posting!
Job Details:
- Title: Senior React Developer
- Company: TechCorp Inc.
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Type: Full-time
Applicant Information:
- Name: Sarah Johnson
- Email: sarah.johnson@example.com
Please review the application in your dashboard and respond to the candidate as soon as possible.
Thank you for using YourJobBoard!
Who Receives It
Can be configured for either:
- Employer (
job_poster) - Business that posted the job - Admin notifications (
notification) - Admin notification email list
Sent for each new application.
When It’s Sent
- When application is submitted
- Sent immediately after candidate applies
Available Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
{jobTitle} | Job position title |
{companyName} | Employer’s company name |
{location} | Job location |
{jobType} | Job type (full-time, part-time, etc.) |
{applicantName} | Applicant’s full name |
{applicantEmail} | Applicant’s email address |
Key Details
- Recipient Type: Can be sent to employer OR admin notification addresses
- Sent for each new application
- Helps track and respond to candidates quickly
Customization Tips
Effective application emails:
- ✅ Subject line shows job title (
{jobTitle}) - ✅ Include applicant details (
{applicantName},{applicantEmail}) - ✅ Show job context (
{companyName},{location},{jobType}) - ✅ Mobile-friendly for on-the-go reviewing
Keep it concise:
- Show just enough to identify the application
- Include key applicant information
- Provide job context
- Professional tone
Best Practices
Do:
- Include all available job details
- Show applicant name and email
- Keep formatting clean and scannable
- Professional presentation
Don’t:
- Include sensitive candidate data beyond name/email
- Make claims about response times
- Overcomplicate the message
Related: Job Posted Confirmation • Job Activated Email