Set Up Notifications
Configure reminders and alerts for your job search
Oplinque Team
Set Up Notifications
Stay on top of your applications with timely notifications.
Notification Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Reminders | Custom alerts you set on applications |
| Follow-up Prompts | Suggestions to follow up on stale applications |
| Interview Alerts | Upcoming interview notifications |
| Status Updates | When applications are updated |
Accessing Notification Settings
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Toggle notification types on/off
- Configure delivery preferences
- Set quiet hours
Setting Up Reminders
On Individual Applications
- Open an application
- Click Add Reminder
- Set date and time
- Add a message
- Save
Default Follow-up Reminders
You can set reminders to follow up:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Enable Auto Follow-up Reminders
- Set the default interval (e.g., 1 week after applying)
Quiet Hours
Don't get notifications at inconvenient times:
- Enable Quiet Hours
- Set start time (e.g., 10:00 PM)
- Set end time (e.g., 8:00 AM)
- Notifications are queued until quiet hours end
Non-urgent notifications are queued and delivered when quiet hours end.
Notification Channels
Where you receive notifications:
| Channel | Description |
|---|---|
| In-App | Bell icon in the navigation |
| Digest or immediate delivery | |
| Browser | Push notifications (if enabled) |
Email Preferences
- Go to Settings → Notifications → Email
- Choose frequency:
- Immediate - Get each notification as email
- Daily Digest - Summary once per day
- Weekly Digest - Weekly summary
- Off - No email notifications
Managing Notifications
View Pending
Click the bell icon to see recent notifications.
Mark as Read
- Click a notification to mark as read
- Click Mark All Read to clear all
Clear Old Notifications
Old notifications are configured to be archived after 30 days.
Tips
- Use reminders liberally - Better to set and dismiss than to forget
- Enable follow-up prompts - Catch stale applications
- Set quiet hours - Maintain work-life balance
- Check notifications daily - Stay responsive to opportunities