Notification System Settings

Notification settings manage the emails and alerts sent by the Talent Platform to candidates and internal users. These configurations help control communication for applications, onboarding, profile updates, and document events.

This article lists each notification setting, what it controls, and who receives the notification. It also explains which notifications system settings cannot change, such as who is notified when a candidate completes a form or credential.

Candidate-Facing Notifications

Enable Application Confirmation Email

Map to/Key

Enable_application_alerts_for_applicant

What it Does

Sends an email confirmation to the candidate after they submit an application.

Use Case

Reassure candidates that their application was received.

Includes

Job title and any configured custom messaging.

Disable Document Signed Notification

Map to/Key

disable_onboarding_signed

What it Does

Prevents candidates from receiving a notification when their signed document has been accepted or completed.

Use Case

Used in workflows where follow-up is handled manually or via other tools.

Enable Applicant Task Notifications

Map to/Key

enable_applicant_task_notifications

What it Does

Sends notifications to candidates when onboarding or credential tasks are assigned.

Use Case

Keeps candidates aware of what’s required after application.

Delivery

Email and/or SMS depending on account configuration.

Disable Interview Email Alerts

Map to/Key

disable_engage_interview_alerts

What it Does

Stops automated emails related to interviews (e.g., scheduling confirmations or reminders).

Use Case

When interview coordination happens outside of the platform.

Disable Placement Email Alerts

Map to/Key

disable_engage_placement_alerts

What it Does

Prevents candidates from receiving alerts related to placement events such as job confirmations or start reminders.

Disable Task Assignment Emails

Map to/Key

Disable_task_assignment_emails

What it Does

Disables email alerts for all task assignments, including onboarding and credential tasks.

Use Case

Useful if task communications are handled directly by recruiters or sent via third-party systems.

Alert on Applicant Login

Map to/Key

enable_applicant_login_alerts

What it Does

Sends an internal alert when a candidate logs into the portal.

Use Case

Useful for high-touch workflows where staff want to monitor candidate activity.

Internal User Notifications

Alert on Profile Change

Map to/Key

alert_profile_changes_email_list

What it Does

Sends an email to a specified address when an applicant updates their profile.

Use Case

Ensures internal users can monitor and review candidate-submitted updates.

Format

Use a comma-separated list of email addresses.

Alert on Document Completion

Map to/Key

alert_completed_edocs_email_list

What it Does

Notifies specified users when a candidate completes a document.

Use Case

Enables fast processing of signed materials or compliance docs.

Disable Recruiter E-Verify Failed Notifications

Map to/Key

disable_everify_failed_alert

What it Does

Turns off the email Talent Platform sends when an E-Verify An online system that confirms the eligibility of an Employee to work in the United States. The process compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility. case cannot be created. By default, Talent Platform emails the recruiter on the applicant's I-9 Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. record. If no recruiter is assigned, it emails the location email address instead. No setting changes who receives this email.

Use Case

Bullhorn does not recommend turning this setting off. When the setting is on, no one is notified if an E-Verify case fails to be created.

Enable E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation Notification

Map to/Key

everify_notification_enabled

What it Does

When an E-Verify case results in a Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC), sends an email notification to the recruiter assigned to the applicant and to the user associated with the Screening service. This setting is off by default.

Use Case

Alerts the recruiter so the employee can be notified of the TNC and the case can be resolved on time. For the steps to complete after a TNC, see E-Verify Case Results and Next Steps.

Notify Your Team When a Task Is Completed

System settings do not control who is notified when a candidate completes a form or credential. By default, those notifications go to the recruiter or the person who requested the signature.

To send these notifications to a shared inbox or team, such as a credentialing team, add the email addresses to the Package A group of Forms grouped together based on Location, Client, or other internal design that can be assigned as a single Task Notification Recipients field on the package. For steps, see Package Manager.

Summary Table: Common Notification Settings

Setting Name	Key	Description
Application Confirmation Email	enable_application_alerts_for_applicant	Confirms application submission to candidate
Disable Document Signed Alert	disable_onboarding_signed	Suppresses signed doc alerts to candidates
Enable Task Alerts for Candidates	enable_applicant_task_notifications	Alerts candidates to assigned tasks
Disable Interview Alerts	disable_engage_interview_alerts	Suppresses interview notifications
Disable Placement The relationship between a hiring organization, Job opportunity, and a Candidate; describes an employee’s potential or current job within an organization Alerts	disable_engage_placement_alerts	Suppresses placement notifications
Disable All Task Assignment Emails	disable_task_assignment_emails	Turns off task emails entirely
Alert on Applicant (or Candidate or Talent) Customer talent - the person applying or hired for the job Login	enable_applicant_login_alerts	Sends internal alert when a candidate logs in
Profile The Applicant’s self-service ability to add or update information about themselves (e.g., job preferences, references, education, work history) Change Notification List	alert_profile_changes_email_list	Notifies when applicant profile is updated
Document Completion Notification	alert_completed_edocs_email_list	Notifies when documents are signed
Enable E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation Notification	everify_notification_enabled	Emails the recruiter and Screening service user when an E-Verify case results in a TNC. Off by default

Troubleshooting Notification Settings

If Your Credentialing Team Is Not Notified About Form and Credential Uploads

System settings do not control who is notified when a candidate completes a form or credential. Those notifications go to the recruiter or the person who requested the signature. To notify a credentialing team or shared inbox, add the email addresses to the Package Notification Recipients field on the package. For steps, see Package Manager.

If a Recruiter Is Not Receiving E-Verify Case Failure Emails

Talent Platform sends the E-Verify case failure email to the recruiter on the applicant's I-9 record, or to the location email address if no recruiter is assigned. Check these items:

• A recruiter is assigned to the applicant's I-9 record.
• If no recruiter is assigned, the applicant's location has an email address under Company Settings > Locations.
• The Disable Recruiter E-Verify Failed Notifications setting is off.

If a Recruiter Is Not Receiving E-Verify TNC Emails

Talent Platform sends the E-Verify TNC email to the recruiter assigned to the applicant and to the user associated with the Screening service. Check these items:

• The Enable E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation Notification setting is on. This setting is off by default.
• A recruiter is assigned to the applicant.

If Candidates Are Not Receiving Task Assignment Emails

Candidates do not receive email when a task is assigned if Disable Task Assignment Emails is on, or if Enable Applicant Task Notifications is off. Check both settings under System Settings > Notifications.

Notification Settings FAQ

Can I send credential and form notifications to a shared inbox?

Yes. Add the shared inbox address to the Package Notification Recipients field on the package. System settings cannot redirect these notifications.

Is there a system setting that alerts my team when a task is completed?

No. To notify your team when a candidate completes a form or credential, use Package Notification Recipients on the package.

Can I send E-Verify case failure emails to a different address?

No. Talent Platform sends the email to the recruiter on the I-9 record, or to the location email address if no recruiter is assigned. You can turn the email off with Disable Recruiter E-Verify Failed Notifications, but Bullhorn does not recommend it.

How do I get email alerts when an E-Verify case reaches TNC?

Go to Configuration > Settings > System Settings > Notifications and turn on Enable E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmation Notification. When an E-Verify case results in a TNC, Talent Platform then emails the recruiter assigned to the applicant and the user associated with the Screening service. This setting is off by default.