The LinkedIn Apply Connect integration allows candidates to submit their applications using their LinkedIn profiles when applying on LinkedIn. This is included in Spark Hire Recruit’s integration with LinkedIn at no additional cost and for all users.

Prerequisites

Job Wrapping is required for staffing customers and recommended for non-staffing customers to use Apply Connect. Because the activation order matters, follow the steps below to turn on Apply Connect and Job Wrapping in the correct sequence to avoid sync issues or duplicate jobs.

Activate integration

You can activate the LinkedIn Apply Connect integration in two ways (requires an Owner or Admin role):

1. Using a LinkedIn Recruiter account: This option is recommended for companies that have a LinkedIn Recruiter Corporate (including SMB) or Recruiter Professional Services (RPS) account. It supports Recruiter System Connect, Apply Connect, posting jobs to LinkedIn, Apply with LinkedIn, and additional features.

2. Using a LinkedIn company page: This option is designed for companies with a LinkedIn Lite account or those without a LinkedIn Recruiter account. It supports posting jobs to LinkedIn.

LinkedIn setup tab

Integrate using a LinkedIn Recruiter account

Follow these instructions if you have a LinkedIn Recruiter account.

1. From the left-side menu, select Apps.
2. Under Sourcing, select the LinkedIn tile, and then Continue to setup.

3. On the LinkedIn setup tab, select Integrate with a LinkedIn Recruiter account, and click Configure packages. You will see the LinkedIn Packages window with the setting options from LinkedIn.

   

4. Click Choose integrations and check the box for Apply Connect at the top right. In the grey box below:

   1. Check the box next to Apply Connect to enable the option to post jobs on LinkedIn with Easy Apply.

      • The LinkedIn In-ATS and the LinkedIn Highlights widgets are enabled by default. To turn them off, reach out to your LinkedIn representative, as they must be disabled directly on LinkedIn's end.

      • Check the box next to Applicant notifications if you would like candidates who apply using Easy Apply to receive notifications from LinkedIn when their application is viewed in Recruit, when their resume is downloaded from Recruit, and when they are rejected.

        • The rejection notice is received three days after the status changes to rejected and there are no pending steps on the candidate’s workflow (for example, a notification step).

   2. Check the box next to Apply with LinkedIn to enable the widget on your application forms and manage it later in Recruit. Learn how to add the Apply with LinkedIn widget to your application forms.

      • If you’re syncing more than one LinkedIn page, also check the box below. This will allow you to use the widget for different companies.

        

5. Save changes to confirm.

6. Click on Notify partner. This will instruct LinkedIn to notify Recruit about this change. Close the LinkedIn window. Apply Connect is now integrated with your Spark Hire Recruit account.

7. If you’re using Job wrapping, follow these steps:
   • Job Wrapping is not enabled yet:
     1. After enabling Apply Connect, wait 24 hours to allow jobs to sync via the Apply Connect API.
     2. Then enable Job Wrapping in LinkedIn Recruiter. For more details, see LinkedIn’s Automated Job Posting guide.
   • If Job Wrapping is already enabled:
     1. After enabling Apply Connect, wait 24 hours and confirm your ATS API source shows Posting active in LinkedIn Recruiter. For more details, see page 7 of this guide.
     2. Close any jobs that were manually posted in LinkedIn Recruiter to prevent duplicates and ensure applications flow into Recruit via Apply Connect.

Integrate using a LinkedIn company page

Follow these instructions if you don’t have a LinkedIn Recruiter account.

1. From your avatar at the top right, select Apps.
2. Under Sourcing, select the LinkedIn tile, and then Continue to setup.
3. On the LinkedIn setup tab, select the LinkedIn company page option.

   • The LinkedIn company page option only supports integration with one company page. To connect more than one, you’ll need to set up the integration using a LinkedIn Recruiter account.

     

4. Enter your company URL and click Enable integration.

   • To find your company URL, go to your company’s LinkedIn page and copy the URL from the browser's address bar (e.g., https://www.linkedin.com/company/acme-company/).

5. Once the integration is enabled, you’ll see the company URL associated with your page. Click Recruit setup at the bottom right.

   

Recruit setup tab

Once the integration with Apply Connect is enabled, on the Recruit setup tab, you'll be able to manage your posting preferences and additional features.

Using a LinkedIn Recruiter account

When you enable the integration with a LinkedIn Recruiter account, on this tab, you’ll be able to configure:

1. Posting preferences: Select your posting preference:

   • Automatic posting: All positions with complete information will be automatically posted to LinkedIn. Please note that positions without a job description, requirements, or locations without a specified city and country won’t be posted on LinkedIn.

   • Manual: Manually post positions on LinkedIn from the position’s Sources tab.

   • Disable: Positions will not be posted on LinkedIn.

2. Integrated companies: Activating the integration with a LinkedIn Recruiter account allows you to connect more than one company page to Spark Hire Recruit. All connected accounts will be listed on this tab, allowing you to manage which positions are posted on each LinkedIn company page. This is particularly useful if you have multiple company pages on LinkedIn, such as for different brands or locations. To set this up, use your Custom Position Fields to select which published positions are posted on each company page. For each LinkedIn company page, choose the relevant value from your Custom Position Fields (e.g., Brand, Region). Only positions with the selected value will be posted to that specific company page.

3. LinkedIn widgets:

   • For candidates: Enable or disable widgets by selecting the checkboxes next to each option. See how LinkedIn profiles look in Spark Hire Recruit.

     • Easy Apply: Allow candidates to apply for jobs directly on LinkedIn without leaving to another website. When enabled, LinkedIn will automatically populate candidates’ details from their profiles, making the application process easier and faster. Learn more about Easy Apply.

     • Apply with LinkedIn: Allow candidates to apply to jobs your careers website using their LinkedIn profile. When configuring your packages during the LinkedIn integration activation, you need to select the Apply with LinkedIn checkbox to enable the widget and see it on this tab. Learn more about Apply with LinkedIn.

   • For teammates: These widgets are enabled by default:

     • LinkedIn profile: When a candidate chooses to share their contact information with the recruiter, their profile in Recruit is automatically updated under the LinkedIn tab.

     • LinkedIn highlights: This widget allows you to see candidates’ key information from their LinkedIn profiles when hovering over the LinkedIn icon in the candidate list. Learn more about LinkedIn highlights.

     

Using a LinkedIn company page

When you enable the integration with your LinkedIn company page, on this tab you’ll be able to configure:

1. Posting preferences: Select your posting preference:

   • Automatic posting: All positions with complete information will be automatically posted to LinkedIn. Please note that positions without a job description, requirements, or locations without a specified city and country won’t be posted on LinkedIn.

   • Manual: Manually post positions on LinkedIn from the position’s Sources tab.

   • Disable: Positions will not be posted on LinkedIn.

2. Easy Apply: Allow candidates to apply to jobs your careers website using their LinkedIn profile. When configuring your packages during the LinkedIn integration activation, you need to select the Easy Apply checkbox to enable the widget and see it on this tab. Learn more about Easy Apply.

   

Promote positions

Once the integration with Apply Connect is enabled, you can start posting your positions on LinkedIn for free or promoting them with an additional cost.

Have more questions? Contact us at recruit.support@sparkhire.com