There’s a shift happening in recruitment. The quality of your candidate experience is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s a competitive advantage.
In a world where speed, convenience, and personalization rule, candidates are making split-second decisions about whether to engage with your job ad. The moment your application process feels clunky or time-consuming, they’re gone.
That’s why LinkedIn Apply Connect is such a powerful innovation — and why we now offer it to our customers, both directly and via our HAPI integration with leading ATS systems.
What Is LinkedIn Apply Connect — and Why Does It Matter?
LinkedIn Apply Connect streamlines the application process by allowing job seekers to apply directly on LinkedIn without being redirected to a separate career site. It uses the candidate’s LinkedIn profile to populate the application instantly. If you’ve set up pre-screening questions in your ATS, they’re seamlessly included in the application flow — enabling candidates to answer easily during the application process. All candidate data will be delivered into your ATS with a single click, ready for review.
There are no extra logins. No extra clicks. No unnecessary complexity. This is especially crucial when we consider the behavior of today’s candidates. Did you know:
Jobs using streamlined apply features like Apply Connect generate up to 3x more applicants
The Power of Simplicity: A Frictionless, Candidate-First Journey
Let’s face it — we all live on our phones. Candidates are no different. Over 60% of job applications are submitted via mobile devices. They browse LinkedIn on the go, between meetings, during lunch, or while commuting. They discover opportunities in the moment. If your application process asks them to log in again, upload documents, or jump to another site, you risk losing them before they even start.
LinkedIn Apply Connect meets candidates where they are — on mobile, on LinkedIn, ready to engage. It streamlines the entire journey:
- Candidates stay within the platform.
- Applications auto-fill using LinkedIn profiles.
- Screening questions from your ATS appear natively.
- The experience feels easy, fast, and familiar.
It’s not just a better experience — it’s a smarter strategy.
What Recruiters and Employers Really Gain
While the candidate experience is at the heart of this shift, the benefits for employers are just as compelling. With LinkedIn Apply Connect, you can expect:
More completed applications.
Higher conversion rates from views to submissions.
Shorter time-to-hire, as more candidates enter your funnel faster.
Seamless integration with your ATS ensures efficient and accurate data transfer.
You reach the right talent, with less friction, and better ROI on your recruitment marketing efforts. And when you activate LinkedIn Apply Connect through your campaigns with VONQ — either directly or via your HAPI-integrated ATS — you keep your existing workflows intact while leveling up performance. No hassle. No disruption. Just better results.
Build the Application Journey Candidates Expect and Deserve
The modern job search is built on convenience and trust. Candidates expect to apply in a few taps. They expect platforms they recognize. And they expect the process to respect their time. LinkedIn Apply Connect delivers on all of that.
And the best part: As a VONQ customer, you can easily make use of LinkedIn Apply Connect across your job campaigns — ensuring your ads don’t just reach the right talent, but also drive more conversions. The feature is available both as part of our job advertising solution and as an integrated option within your existing ATS.
So if you’re ready to stop losing candidates to complicated apply flows, now’s the time to act. Let’s bring your jobs one click closer to the right hire with VONQ. Ready to get started? Contact your Customer Success Manager to get it activated.
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[LinkedIn Partner Insights – Source available upon request from LinkedIn Marketing Solutions or Partner Enablement Materials]
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