Optimize Your Enhanced Candidate Portal in PowerSchool Applicant Tracking

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PowerSchool Applicant Tracking delivers a modern, fully branded Candidate Portal designed to capture attention and engage top talent from the very first visit. More than a place to browse jobs, the portal creates a compelling, immersive experience that reflects your district’s identity, values, and culture - helping candidates quickly envision themselves as part of your organization and motivating them to apply. 

First impressions matter, especially when candidates are exploring where to apply next. With the new Enhanced Candidate Portal in PowerSchool Applicant Tracking, districts have a centralized way to manage branding, highlight their story, and present key information to applicants in a clear and engaging way. 

Designed with both administrators and candidates in mind, the Enhanced Candidate Portal makes it easier to configure district details, update branding, and support recruiting efforts through a more polished applicant experience. 

What is the Enhanced Candidate Portal?  

The Enhanced Candidate Portal is the applicant-facing experience within PowerSchool Applicant Tracking where candidates learn about your district and explore job opportunities. From branding to organizational details, this portal helps districts present consistent, accurate, and engaging information to prospective applicants. 

What can administrators configure in the Enhanced Candidate Portal? 

Administrators can manage the Enhanced Candidate Portal by first selecting Configure > Candidate Portal from the top navigation, then clicking the Configure Candidate Portal button. This option is available to System Admins only and opens the Enhanced Candidate Portal configuration area.  

From there, admins can access two main areas: 

Configuration 

The Configuration area allows districts to set up their information and branding. Updates made here directly impact what applicants see when they visit the portal. 

Sourcing 

Sourcing empowers districts to build a strong recruiting pipeline by connecting hiring teams with a vast network of qualified K-12 job seekers and enabling targeted outreach to fill positions faster. This feature is available as an additional service. Districts that do not see Sourcing enabled can contact their district representative or PowerSchool Support for assistance. 

What can be updated under the Organization tab?  

The Organization tab controls the content that appears under the applicant-facing About page. Admins can update the following sections: 

• Callout: A highlighted section that appears at the top of the page. 

• Main: The primary About section where districts can showcase their strengths, culture, and mission. Supports embedded videos, social media links, and other multimedia to help candidates connect with your story. 

• Contact Information: Displays up to three contacts for applicants. 

These sections allow districts to tailor the About page to reflect their unique mission and priorities. 

What can be updated under the Brand tab? 

The Brand tab controls the visual identity of the Enhanced Candidate Portal. Admins can configure the following elements: 

• Main Image: A full-width banner displayed at the top of the Candidate Portal. Recommended size: 3992 × 700 pixels, under 500 KB. 

• Organization Name and Size 

• Website: A link to the district website. 

• Logo: Displayed on the applicant About page. 

• Social Links: Optional links to Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. 

• Color Scheme: Updates the color of the Search and Reset buttons on the job board. 

After making updates, select Publish to apply changes.  

 What else can admins access from this page?  

From the Enhanced Candidate Portal configuration area, admins can also navigate to Sourcing, Reports, and the Dashboard, making this page a central hub for Applicant Tracking management. 

 Ready to make the most of the Enhanced Candidate Portal? 

 Explore the configuration options and learn how small updates can make a big impact on your candidate experience. Read More 

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PowerSchool Applicant Tracking delivers a modern, fully branded Candidate Portal designed to capture attention and engage top talent from the very first visit. More than a place to browse jobs, the portal creates a compelling, immersive experience that reflects your district’s identity, values, and culture - helping candidates quickly envision themselves as part of your organization and motivating them to apply. 

First impressions matter, especially when candidates are exploring where to apply next. With the new Enhanced Candidate Portal in PowerSchool Applicant Tracking, districts have a centralized way to manage branding, highlight their story, and present key information to applicants in a clear and engaging way. 

Designed with both administrators and candidates in mind, the Enhanced Candidate Portal makes it easier to configure district details, update branding, and support recruiting efforts through a more polished applicant experience. 

What is the Enhanced Candidate Portal?  

The Enhanced Candidate Portal is the applicant-facing experience within PowerSchool Applicant Tracking where candidates learn about your district and explore job opportunities. From branding to organizational details, this portal helps districts present consistent, accurate, and engaging information to prospective applicants. 

What can administrators configure in the Enhanced Candidate Portal? 

Administrators can manage the Enhanced Candidate Portal by first selecting Configure > Candidate Portal from the top navigation, then clicking the Configure Candidate Portal button. This option is available to System Admins only and opens the Enhanced Candidate Portal configuration area.  

From there, admins can access two main areas: 

Configuration 

The Configuration area allows districts to set up their information and branding. Updates made here directly impact what applicants see when they visit the portal. 

Sourcing 

Sourcing empowers districts to build a strong recruiting pipeline by connecting hiring teams with a vast network of qualified K-12 job seekers and enabling targeted outreach to fill positions faster. This feature is available as an additional service. Districts that do not see Sourcing enabled can contact their district representative or PowerSchool Support for assistance. 

What can be updated under the Organization tab?  

The Organization tab controls the content that appears under the applicant-facing About page. Admins can update the following sections: 

• Callout: A highlighted section that appears at the top of the page. 

• Main: The primary About section where districts can showcase their strengths, culture, and mission. Supports embedded videos, social media links, and other multimedia to help candidates connect with your story. 

• Contact Information: Displays up to three contacts for applicants. 

These sections allow districts to tailor the About page to reflect their unique mission and priorities. 

What can be updated under the Brand tab? 

The Brand tab controls the visual identity of the Enhanced Candidate Portal. Admins can configure the following elements: 

• Main Image: A full-width banner displayed at the top of the Candidate Portal. Recommended size: 3992 × 700 pixels, under 500 KB. 

• Organization Name and Size 

• Website: A link to the district website. 

• Logo: Displayed on the applicant About page. 

• Social Links: Optional links to Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. 

• Color Scheme: Updates the color of the Search and Reset buttons on the job board. 

After making updates, select Publish to apply changes.  

 What else can admins access from this page?  

From the Enhanced Candidate Portal configuration area, admins can also navigate to Sourcing, Reports, and the Dashboard, making this page a central hub for Applicant Tracking management. 

 Ready to make the most of the Enhanced Candidate Portal? 

 Explore the configuration options and learn how small updates can make a big impact on your candidate experience. Read More 

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PowerSchool Applicant Tracking delivers a modern, fully branded Candidate Portal designed to capture attention and engage top talent from the very first visit. More than a place to browse jobs, the portal creates a compelling, immersive experience that reflects your district’s identity, values, and culture - helping candidates quickly envision themselves as part of your organization and motivating them to apply. 

First impressions matter, especially when candidates are exploring where to apply next. With the new Enhanced Candidate Portal in PowerSchool Applicant Tracking, districts have a centralized way to manage branding, highlight their story, and present key information to applicants in a clear and engaging way. 

Designed with both administrators and candidates in mind, the Enhanced Candidate Portal makes it easier to configure district details, update branding, and support recruiting efforts through a more polished applicant experience. 

What is the Enhanced Candidate Portal?  

The Enhanced Candidate Portal is the applicant-facing experience within PowerSchool Applicant Tracking where candidates learn about your district and explore job opportunities. From branding to organizational details, this portal helps districts present consistent, accurate, and engaging information to prospective applicants. 

What can administrators configure in the Enhanced Candidate Portal? 

Administrators can manage the Enhanced Candidate Portal by first selecting Configure > Candidate Portal from the top navigation, then clicking the Configure Candidate Portal button. This option is available to System Admins only and opens the Enhanced Candidate Portal configuration area.  

From there, admins can access two main areas: 

Configuration 

The Configuration area allows districts to set up their information and branding. Updates made here directly impact what applicants see when they visit the portal. 

Sourcing 

Sourcing empowers districts to build a strong recruiting pipeline by connecting hiring teams with a vast network of qualified K-12 job seekers and enabling targeted outreach to fill positions faster. This feature is available as an additional service. Districts that do not see Sourcing enabled can contact their district representative or PowerSchool Support for assistance. 

What can be updated under the Organization tab?  

The Organization tab controls the content that appears under the applicant-facing About page. Admins can update the following sections: 

• Callout: A highlighted section that appears at the top of the page. 

• Main: The primary About section where districts can showcase their strengths, culture, and mission. Supports embedded videos, social media links, and other multimedia to help candidates connect with your story. 

• Contact Information: Displays up to three contacts for applicants. 

These sections allow districts to tailor the About page to reflect their unique mission and priorities. 

What can be updated under the Brand tab? 

The Brand tab controls the visual identity of the Enhanced Candidate Portal. Admins can configure the following elements: 

• Main Image: A full-width banner displayed at the top of the Candidate Portal. Recommended size: 3992 × 700 pixels, under 500 KB. 

• Organization Name and Size 

• Website: A link to the district website. 

• Logo: Displayed on the applicant About page. 

• Social Links: Optional links to Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and LinkedIn. 

• Color Scheme: Updates the color of the Search and Reset buttons on the job board. 

After making updates, select Publish to apply changes.  

 What else can admins access from this page?  

From the Enhanced Candidate Portal configuration area, admins can also navigate to Sourcing, Reports, and the Dashboard, making this page a central hub for Applicant Tracking management. 

 Ready to make the most of the Enhanced Candidate Portal? 

 Explore the configuration options and learn how small updates can make a big impact on your candidate experience. Read More 

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