Apply with SEEK

This use case provides technical implementation details for the Apply with SEEK product. More information can be found on the Apply with SEEK product page .Apply with SEEK allows candidates to pre-fill an external apply form hosted by your recruitment software using information from their SEEK Profile. Candidates can also attach their CV already stored on SEEK, making it easier to apply on desktop or mobile.If you are upgrading from the previous version of Apply with SEEK, review this use case documentation, then cover the migration considerations.

Before you begin

Contact SEEK to grant your software access to Apply with SEEK. This is a separate step to ensure integration compatibility and quality.To execute GraphQL operations for Apply with SEEK, you will need to request a partner token.

Candidate experience

A candidate can use Apply with SEEK when they:
  • Link out from a SEEK job ad to your apply form
  • Arrive on your apply form directly
  • Arrive on your apply form through another channel
The diagram below outlines the Apply with SEEK experience for a candidate starting on SEEK:
The diagram details two Apply with SEEK flows. Your software must support both to be certified.

Manual button flow

The candidate is first redirected to the external apply form. If they click the Apply with SEEK button on the form, they are prompted to temporarily authorize access to their SEEK Profile. Your software can pre-fill the form after this exchange.The previous version of Apply with SEEK worked in this way, and it remains the default interaction model.

Pre-authorization flow

The authorization page is presented to the candidate upfront, before they are redirected to the external apply form. Your software can pre-fill the form upon redirect.This streamlines the candidate’s experience when they start on SEEK, and is planned to be selectively enabled on suitable job ads over time.

Implementation steps

To enable Apply with SEEK on your apply form, the following steps are required:
The diagram below shows an expanded sequence of a candidate applying via Apply with SEEK. It details the interactions between your software and SEEK to pre-fill an apply form, grouped by each step in the integration process.