UJ-M-024: Apply or Express Interest in Job

Member applies for a job or expresses interest to the employer

Journey Overview

Attribute	Value
Journey ID	UJ-M-024
Actor	Member
Goal	Apply for a job opportunity
Trigger	Member finds interesting job and wants to apply
Outcome	Application submitted to employer

Preconditions

• Job listing is active
• Member is authenticated
• Application method configured

Journey Flow

Application Methods

External Application

How it works:

• “Apply Now” links to company website
• Application completed on employer’s system
• Platform tracks click/redirect

Member Experience:

1. Click “Apply on Company Website”
2. Redirected to external application
3. Complete application externally

In-Platform Application

How it works:

• Full application within platform
• Form customized by employer
• Application stored and forwarded

Member Experience:

1. Click “Apply Now”
2. Complete application form
3. Attach resume/documents
4. Submit within platform

Express Interest

How it works:

• Quick one-click application
• Profile shared with employer
• Low-friction option

Member Experience:

1. Click “Express Interest”
2. Confirm profile sharing
3. Done - employer receives profile

My Applications

Track application status:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ My Applications                                             │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                             │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Senior Project Manager                                  │ │
│ │ Acme Corporation • Applied March 15, 2025               │ │
│ │ Status: Under Review                                    │ │
│ │ [View Details] [Withdraw]                               │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│                                                             │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ Marketing Manager                                       │ │
│ │ Tech Solutions • Applied March 10, 2025                 │ │
│ │ Status: Viewed by Employer                              │ │
│ │ [View Details] [Withdraw]                               │ │
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ │
│                                                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Application Statuses

Status	Description
Submitted	Application sent
Under Review	Being reviewed
Viewed	Employer viewed application
Shortlisted	Selected for next stage
Interview	Interview scheduled
Offer	Job offer extended
Rejected	Not selected
Withdrawn	Member withdrew

Related Entities

• Job Posting
• Company Profile

Related Journeys

• UJ-M-023
• UJ-M-002

Acceptance Criteria

Frontend

• Apply button on job details
• Application form with pre-fill
• Resume upload
• Cover letter (type or upload)
• Screening questions
• Consent checkbox
• Success confirmation
• My Applications page
• Application status tracking
• Withdraw application option

Backend

• POST /api/jobs/{id}/apply - Submit application
• GET /api/member/applications - My applications
• DELETE /api/member/applications/{id} - Withdraw
• File upload for documents
• Employer notification

Permissions

• Only authenticated members can apply
• One application per job per member

Business Rules

• Duplicate application prevention
• Required fields enforced
• Documents validated
• Consent required

Error Handling

• File upload failures
• Form validation errors
• Already applied message