Candidate User Manual

📑 Contents

1. Accessing the Portal 2. Registering an Account (First Time) 3. Logging In (Existing Users) 4. Your Dashboard 5. Updating Your Profile 6. Browsing Available Jobs 7. Applying for a Job 8. Checking Your Applications 9. Logging Out

1. Accessing the Portal

Open your web browser and go to the recruitment website:

🌐 https://recruitment.philadelphiainnovations.co.zw

⚠️ Note: If you see a "Website not Secure" warning, click Continue or Advanced → Proceed to site. This is normal for some browsers.

2. Registering an Account (First Time)

If you don't have an account yet:

Step 1: Click on Register in the top menu (or go to /Account/Register)

Step 2: Fill in the form:

Full Name – your complete name
Email Address – active email (used for login)
Phone Number – with country code (e.g., +263712345678)
Password – at least 6 characters
Confirm Password – re-enter the same password

Step 3: Click Register

Step 4: You will be automatically logged in and taken to your Dashboard.

3. Logging In (Existing Users)

Step 1: Click on Login in the top menu (or go to /Account/Login)

Step 2: Enter your Email and Password

Step 3: Click Login

Step 4: You will be taken to your Dashboard.

💡 Forgot Password? Click the "Forgot Password?" link on the login page. A reset code will be sent to your email.

4. Your Dashboard

After logging in, you will see:

Welcome message with your name
Quick stats – open jobs, your applications, shortlisted count
Action buttons:
- Browse Jobs – view all open positions
- My Applications – track status of your applications
- Update Profile – edit your personal details

5. Updating Your Profile

💡 Important: Updating your profile saves your information for future applications. When you apply for a job, the application form will automatically fill with your saved profile details including your name, passport, contact information, measurements, and CV.

Step 1: From the Dashboard, click Update Profile

Step 2: You can update:

Full Name (as it appears on your passport)
National ID / Passport Number
Phone Numbers (WhatsApp and alternates)
Physical Measurements (height, weight)
Education & Work History
Uniform Sizes (neck, waist, trouser length)
Upload CV (PDF, DOC, or DOCX)
(Email is read-only for security)

Step 3: Click Save All Changes

Step 4: You'll see a success message confirming your profile has been updated.

6. Browsing Available Jobs

Step 1: From the Dashboard, click Browse Jobs (or go to /Jobs/Index)

Step 2: You will see job cards displaying:

Job Title with job code (e.g., UO, MECH, INSTR, ELECT)
Company 🏭 – the hiring company
Brief description of the role
📍 Job Location – where the job is based
🎯 Interview Location – where interviews will be held (if different from job location)
📅 Deadline – closing date for applications

⚠️ Important: The 📍 Job Location and 🎯 Interview Location may be different. Always check both before applying. The interview location is where you will need to attend if shortlisted.

Step 3: Click View Details on any job to see full description, requirements, and number of openings.

7. Applying for a Job

💡 Auto-Fill Feature: If you have updated your profile, the application form will automatically fill with your saved details (name, passport, contact info, measurements, education, work history, uniform sizes, and CV). This saves you time — you only need to review and submit!

Step 1: On the Job Details page, read the description, requirements, 📍 Job Location, and 🎯 Interview Location carefully.

Step 2: If you meet the criteria and can attend interviews at the specified 🎯 Interview Location, click the Apply Now button.

Step 3: You will be redirected to the Recruitment Application Form. Your saved profile information will already be filled in.

Step 4: Review all pre-filled fields and complete any remaining fields (marked with *):

Personal information (name, ID, passport, nationality, etc.) — auto-filled from profile
Contact details (email, WhatsApp, alternate phones) — auto-filled from profile
Physical measurements (height, weight – BMI auto-calculates) — auto-filled from profile
Education level — auto-filled from profile
Employment history (work status, notice period, etc.) — auto-filled from profile
Uniform sizes (neck, waist, trouser length in cm) — auto-filled from profile
🎯 Interview Location – select where you will attend the interview
Upload your CV (PDF, DOC, or DOCX) — auto-attached from profile if already uploaded

Step 5: Click Submit Application.

Step 6: You will see a success message: "Thank you! Your application has been received."

Step 7: Click Go to Dashboard to return.

⚠️ Important:

Passport number and expiry date are mandatory.
For Utility Operator position, height must be at least 164 cm.
You cannot apply twice for the same job.
🎯 Interview Location and Religion are required fields.
📍 Job Location (where you'll work) may be different from 🎯 Interview Location (where you'll attend the interview).

8. Checking Your Applications

Step 1: From the Dashboard, click My Applications (or go to /Jobs/MyApplications)

Step 2: You will see a table listing:

Job Title (with job code)
Company 🏭 (e.g., EGA Emirates Global Aluminium)
Application Date
Status – one of:
- 🔵 Pending Review – your application is being processed
- 🟡 Reviewed – admin has seen it
- 🟢 Shortlisted – you are selected for interview
- 🔴 Rejected – not selected
- 🏆 Hired – you got the job!

Step 3: If you haven't applied to any job yet, you'll see a message: "You haven't applied for any jobs yet." Click Browse Available Jobs to start.

Philadelphia Innovations Recruitment App

📑 Contents

1. Accessing the Portal

2. Registering an Account (First Time)

3. Logging In (Existing Users)

4. Your Dashboard

5. Updating Your Profile

6. Browsing Available Jobs

7. Applying for a Job

8. Checking Your Applications

9. Logging Out

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