Did you also get an email stating “Your Application Got a Thumbs Up” and become excited about getting a job with the recruiter? This happens especially when you are new to ZipRecruiter. Let’s see why you shouldn’t get too excited about getting a thumbs up. Let’s know the meaning of Thumbs Up on ZipRecruiter.
Thumbs up is a positive reaction by the employer on your profile. But there are conditions applied to this reaction. To know this, you have to read this article.
Why do you get these emails?
You only get notifications about any updates about your account if you wish to see them. Yes, you can also switch off the notification option. You get a notification after you subscribe to get activity alerts in the notification section of your account. You can also unsubscribe to get notifications.
Signals from the thumbs
There are three thumb signs on ZipRecruiter viz. Thumbs up, thumbs down and thumbs sideways. Recruiters click these buttons to react to the candidate’s profiles.
Thumbs up
A thumbs-up means that the recruiter has shortlisted the profile. The recruiter may also contact you for an interview. However, this doesn’t guarantee selection by the recruiter.
Thumbs down
A thumbs down means that the recruiter is not interested in that candidate’s profile.
Thumb sideways
This means that the recruiter is unsure about the candidate.
The purpose behind these notifications
You get these account activities and update notifications because ZipRecruiter wants to encourage you. So that you remain active and continue applying for jobs relevant to you.
When the employer is also interested.
After getting a thumbs up from the employer, there are two possibilities. They may select you for an interview, or they may filter you during further selection.
If the employer prefers to proceed with you, you will get a direct message or email from them. Employers will email you from ‘[email protected]’. You can respond to this message.
Information about the application status
You can check the status of your application on your ZipRecruiter account. Follow the steps given below.
In the ‘Jobs’ navigation bar, go and click on the ‘Applied Jobs’ header.
On the applied jobs page, you will get all the updates about your application status on different jobs. Whether the recruiter has viewed your application or not.
To update the job profile
To update the job application where you have already applied first, you have to go to the ‘Jobs’ header and then the ‘Applied Jobs’ section. After this, go to the job whose application you want to update. Click on “Replace resume” and follow the prompts.
To delete the job seeker’s Ziprecruiter account.
When you no longer want to use the services ZipRecruiter offers, you can opt to delete your account. You can only do this through the open browser (there’s no option in the mobile app).
First, log in to your account. Then, go to the three dots, it will open the drop-down menu. Then, go to the account setting. There is an option “delete account”. Select this option.
After deleting your account, you won’t get any messages and updates from ZipRecruiter. This will delete all your particulars from the ZipRecruiter’s system.
What if you want to cancel the account deletion?
In case you change your mood for deleting your account, you can cancel deleting your account. But only within 72 hours of opting for account deletion. There’s an option of canceling deletion in the account setting. Select that option to cancel the procedure.
Conclusion
Thousands of job seekers and employers reach ZipRecruiter to find the perfect suited job matches for them. To get a chance to interact with employers, one has to make a perfect ZipRecruiter account to get noticed by the employer. And for making a better profile, all the information like the meaning of different signs and how someone can make changes in their profiles helps job seekers.
We provided information about handling the ZipRecruiter account, and there are frequently asked questions below. Please read them to find your answers.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Q.1: How much does ZipRecruiter charge to search for jobs?
Ziprecruiter doesn’t charge job seekers to use the platform.
Q.2: What does it mean to get a thumbs-up email from ZipRecruiter?
It means that the employer is interested in your profile, and they may contact you for an interview.
Q.3: can I delete the old job application from my applied jobs section?
No, there’s no such option on ZipRecruiter to delete your older job application.
Q.4: what happens when you update or replace your resume?
The employer gets the notification about this, so he/she will re-visit your application.
Q.5: My application got a thumbs up, but there’s no response from the employer?
It means that the employer found you relevant to the position, but during further selections, there might have been candidates better suited than you for that position.
