Job Searchers Can Now Submit Applications Via linkedin Mobile App

LinkedIn is making it easier for its members to apply for jobs on-the-go.
The professional networking site announced Monday it has added mobile job application functionality to its iOS and Android apps, allowing users to quickly and efficiently apply for that dream job.
“So why did we add this functionality? First and foremost, you asked us to,” wrote LinkedIn associate product managerVaibhav Goel
 in a blog post.
 “Plus, more than 30 percent of members who view jobs posted on LinkedIn come from mobile devices.”
LinkedIn began making automatic job suggestions to mobile users last month. The new feature is an extension of that service.
To use it, simply click the ‘apply’ button next to the job of interest. The member can then update his or her profile or send as is by tapping ‘next.’ LinkedIn will then autocomplete the sender’s contact information, although the app also gives the user the option to enter a new e-mail address or other contact information. Once this is done, the user clicks  ‘submit’ to complete the application process.
LinkedIn job app

“‘Apply’ leverages the rich professional information members include in their profiles to simplify the application process down to a few simple steps,” Goel said in his post. “Filling out 30+ application fields on mobile is a pain, and enabling members to apply with their profile removes this hurdle. The whole process now takes less than a minute to complete.”
Members, however, will only be able to apply for jobs via LinkedIn if the job poster collects applications in LinkedIn Recruiter
. If the job poster is collecting applications through an ATS system instead, members have the option of clicking on ‘apply on company website’ to send a resumé.
“With this new functionality and CheckIn
 — our mobile app that radically simplifies how recruiters collect and manage candidate information at events — we’re making it easier for members to provide recruiters with their professional information and apply for jobs,” Goel said.
The feature, so far, is available only to English speaking members.