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# Candidate Experience
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The Candidate can receive automated emails throughout the application process. These emails will keep them updated on their application status, including invitations to schedule interviews.
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## Application Confirmation
When the candidate apply for a job, Hireforce will send them an Application Confirmation email.
## Interview Invitation
### Set Specific Time
When the recruiter schedule an interview with the **Set specific time** option, the candidate will receive an interview confirmation email.
### Candidate Self Schedule
When the recruiter send a self-schedule link to a candidate, they'll receive an email to choose a time slot to schedule the interview.
**Step 1**: Open this email then click **Go to booking form** to open a booking page.
**Step 2**: This booking page is where they can see basic information about the interview. The candidate should click on **a time slot** to schedule the interview then click **Submit**.
If a suitable time slot isn't available, the candidate can click **I can't find a suitable time** to notify the organizer that they need to reschedule.
**Step 3:** After clicking **Submit**, After clicking submit, the candidate will see a **Confirmed meeting slot** notification to confirm their successful submission.
**Step 4**: After confirmation from the candidate, the interview will be booked. The attendees and candidate will receive a interview confirmed email.
## Interview Reminder
If the recruiter enable the **Candidate reminder** when they schedule interview, Hireforce will send an email to remind candidates about an interview 24hours before the event.
## Disqualified Notification
If the recruiter enable the **Notify candidate by email** when they disqualify an application, the candidate will receive an Application Update email.