How to Notify Your Team on Slack for New LinkedIn Job Applications Using Pabbly Connect

Learn how to integrate LinkedIn job applications with Slack notifications using Pabbly Connect. Follow this step-by-step guide for seamless automation. Master proven automation processes with practical implementation examples and strategic recommendations you can apply immediately in your workflow.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Integration

To start notifying your team on Slack for new LinkedIn job applications, you first need to access Pabbly Connect. This platform allows you to automate tasks without coding knowledge.

Begin by visiting the Pabbly website. If you are a new user, click on ‘Sign Up for Free’ to create your account. Existing users can simply click on ‘Sign In’ to access their dashboard. Once logged in, select Pabbly Connect from the list of applications to proceed with the integration.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

Next, you will create a workflow in Pabbly Connect to connect your LinkedIn job applications with Slack. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button to start.

• Enter a name for your workflow, such as ‘Notify Team for LinkedIn Job Applications’.
• Choose the folder where you want to save this workflow.

After setting up the workflow name and folder, click on ‘Create’. This opens the workflow window where you will define the trigger and action for your automation.

3. Setting Up Trigger with JotForm in Pabbly Connect

In this step, you will set up the trigger for your workflow using JotForm. Select JotForm as your trigger application in Pabbly Connect.

Choose the trigger event as ‘New Response’. This event will activate the workflow whenever a new job application is submitted through your JotForm. Once selected, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a Webhook URL.

• Log in to your JotForm account.
• Open the form where candidates submit their applications.
• Navigate to the Settings tab and select Integrations.
• Search for Webhooks and paste the URL from Pabbly Connect.

After completing these steps, click on ‘Complete Integration’ to finalize the connection between JotForm and Pabbly Connect.

4. Sending Notifications to Slack via Pabbly Connect

Now that you have set up the trigger, it’s time to configure the action to send notifications to Slack. In your workflow, select Slack as the action application. using Pabbly Connect

Choose the action event as ‘Send Channel Message’. If you haven’t connected your Slack account yet, you will need to create a new connection by clicking on ‘Connect with Slack’ and following the prompts to authorize Pabbly Connect.

Select the Slack channel where you want to send notifications. Compose the message to include candidate details such as name, position, and CV link.

Make sure to map the fields from the JotForm response to the message template in Slack. This ensures that each notification contains the relevant details from the job application.

5. Testing the Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After configuring the Slack notification, it’s essential to test the workflow to ensure everything is functioning correctly. Submit a test application through your LinkedIn job form.

Once the test submission is complete, check your Slack channel for the notification. You should see a message indicating that a new candidate has applied, along with their details. This confirms that Pabbly Connect has successfully captured the response and sent it to Slack.

Repeat the test with real candidate details to ensure the automation works in real-time. This workflow streamlines your hiring process by notifying your team instantly, ensuring no applications are missed.

Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect, you can efficiently notify your team on Slack for new LinkedIn job applications. This automation saves time and ensures a swift response to candidates, enhancing your recruitment process.