Building a Candidate Portal? Here's How!
The world becomes more digital every day. We're used to managing processes ourselves through a portal or app. During the application process, candidates also want control over the process with their own candidate portal.
A candidate portal is an online environment where the candidate logs in themselves to manage their details, follow up on applications, enter availability, or sign contracts.
Benefits of a candidate portal
More efficient application process — candidates apply online, upload CVs and documents, without paperwork or email traffic.
Improved candidate experience — clear instructions, easy navigation, and real-time updates.
Better communication and collaboration — recruiters send messages and share updates.
Optimization of the hiring process — filters and search functions shorten turnaround time.
Improved data analysis — insight into the number of applications, demographic data, and conversion rates.
Cost savings — less paperwork and manual administration.
Better employer branding — a modern application process strengthens your image with talent.
Options for building a candidate environment
Custom-built: unique, but integrations need to be fully custom-built.
Candidate portal software: a platform with templates and an app builder. Software like Minggo integrates with ATSs such as Bullhorn, Carerix, Connexys, and Salesforce.
Examples
Talent This Way's internship platform: students built their own student portal with Minggo, where they complete their profile and see an overview of internship placements and applications.
Engineer X's client portal: clients get an overview of proposed candidates per talent pool in their own environment.
Tempo Team's registration app: a dedicated registration app built with Minggo templates, with more targeted questions for higher conversion.
