Overview
CareerTruss notifications keep you informed about important activity across your account. They are designed to surface events that may require your attention, such as application updates, new applicants, listing decisions, security events, and employer responsiveness alerts.
Some notifications are informational, while others are action-oriented. Action-oriented notifications are particularly important because ignoring them may affect an application, listing, or account.
Notifications are part of the CareerTruss workflow
Where you'll receive notifications
| Channel | Purpose |
|---|---|
| In-app | Updates that can be viewed directly from your CareerTruss account. |
| Important events that may require attention even when you are not actively using CareerTruss. |
The exact channel used depends on the type and importance of the event. CareerTruss may introduce additional notification channels in the future.
Student notifications
| Event | Example |
|---|---|
| Application submitted | Confirmation that your application was successfully received. |
| Application status updated | Your application has moved to another stage of the employer's hiring process. |
| Application activity | Important activity related to an application you submitted. |
| Account activity | Email verification, password recovery, or other important account events. |
| Platform announcements | Important updates that affect your CareerTruss experience. |
Employer notifications
| Event | Example |
|---|---|
| New applicant | A student has applied to one of your internships. |
| Listing approved | Your internship has passed review and is now publicly available. |
| Listing requires changes | CareerTruss has provided feedback that requires your attention. |
| Listing expired | The configured application deadline has passed. |
| Employer inactivity | Your internship or outstanding applications require attention under EIES. |
| Listing auto-paused | Your internship has been temporarily hidden because required employer activity has not occurred. |
| Reactivation | Your listing has been reactivated after the required employer action was completed. |
| Account activity | Important security or account-related events. |
Employer responsiveness notifications
CareerTruss uses notifications as an important part of the Employer Inactivity Enforcement System (EIES). Employers may receive notifications when applications require attention or when their listing's active status is affected by prolonged inactivity.
EIES notifications are action-oriented
Examples of EIES notifications
| Notification | What it means |
|---|---|
| Application awaiting response | An application has remained without the required employer action for an extended period. |
| Inactivity warning | Your listing is approaching an inactivity threshold and requires attention. |
| Listing auto-paused | CareerTruss has temporarily stopped the listing from receiving new public applications. |
| Applications require attention | One or more outstanding applications need to be reviewed or updated. |
| Listing reactivated | The listing has returned to its active state after the required action was completed. |
Warning
Why CareerTruss sends these notifications
Students spend time preparing profiles, reading listings, and applying to opportunities. When an employer stops responding, students can be left uncertain about whether an opportunity is still active.
EIES notifications give employers an opportunity to act before or after inactivity affects their listing. The goal is not simply to enforce a rule — it is to encourage a healthier and more responsive recruitment environment.
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Managing notifications
Check your notification area
Review recent notifications from your CareerTruss account to see activity relevant to you.Read action-oriented notifications
Pay particular attention to notifications that indicate an application or listing requires your attention.Monitor your email
Important account, application, moderation, and employer activity may also be delivered to your registered email address.Take the required action
When a notification asks you to review an application, update a listing, or resolve another issue, complete the action from the relevant CareerTruss page.
Notifications and email
CareerTruss may send automated emails when important events occur. These emails are intended to make sure critical updates are not missed simply because a user is not currently signed in.
- Account and authentication events.
- Application activity.
- Employer applicant activity.
- Listing moderation decisions.
- EIES warnings and listing state changes.
- Other important platform events.
Keep your email address accessible
What happens if you miss a notification?
Notifications are designed to inform you, but they do not replace the responsibility to manage your account and listings.
For example, an employer should not rely on receiving an email before reviewing applications. Regularly checking the Employer Dashboard is still the safest way to stay on top of recruitment activity.
Looking ahead
CareerTruss will continue expanding its notification system as more platform features become available. Additional notification categories, delivery channels, and user preferences may be introduced over time.
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Related documentation
Employer Inactivity Enforcement System
Understand how CareerTruss handles prolonged employer inactivity and listing responsiveness.
Managing listings
Learn how to keep your internship listings active, accurate, and responsive.
Reviewing applicants
Learn how employers manage applications and candidate statuses.
Authentication
Learn about sign-in, verification, and account recovery.
Security model
Understand how CareerTruss protects accounts and platform data.
Data & privacy
Learn how CareerTruss handles account and platform data.
Documentation status: Stable