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What happens when I apply for work on Sidekicker?

Information on applying for jobs, including how and when you will hear back, and how to withdraw an application before you are hired.

Updated over a week ago

Applying for work on Sidekicker is quick and easy, but you might still have some questions about how it all works

This article will address all of these questions and more - leaving you with a better understanding of what happens after you have applied for a job on Sidekicker.

Note: Some jobs are posted using the auto-hire feature, which requires you to accept a shift rather than apply for it. Note the below information does not apply to these jobs.

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How do I submit an application?

When applying for set shifts and fixed-term jobs, you will be required to write an application statement. This is your first and best chance of standing out from the other applicants, so make sure you sell yourself! See our top tips on increasing your chances of being hired here.

When applying for opportunities, you will be required to answer a series of questions. Your answers to these questions, along with your Sidekicker profile, will act as your application.

Can I apply for two jobs that are scheduled at the same time?

You can apply for as many jobs as you like, but it is essential to understand what happens if you are hired for a job that clashes with another job you have previously applied to.

Set-shifts

If your application for a job is successful, and the job moves to the 'Active' section in your app, the system will automatically withdraw your pending applications from any other shifts that clash with the successful one.


โ€‹Fixed-term jobs

As fixed-term jobs may run over multiple days, and do not specify the exact hours you will work, the system is unable to distinguish any job clashes. In this instance, you will not be automatically withdrawn from any shifts that clash with a fixed-term shift. This is to ensure that you are able to work as many shifts as you want on the platform. For example, if your fixed-term job is Monday to Friday 9 am to 3 pm, we would not want you to miss out on other evening shifts you might want to work.

For example, if you are hired on a fixed-term job where you are required to work from 9 am to 3 pm on Monday to Friday, you should be able to work evening shifts with another business if you wish to do so.

It is, therefore vital that you review the 'Applied' section of your jobs dashboard if you are hired on a fixed-term job and withdraw any applications still pending from jobs you are no longer available to work.

NOTE: If you notice you have been hired on jobs that clash, please let us know as soon as possible by sending us a message via the blue chat bubble on Sidekicker. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you withdraw your applications for any shifts that could clash with your fixed-term job.

For more information about the difference between Set shifts and ongoing jobs, check out this article

When will I be notified of the outcome of my application?

Most set-shifts and fixed-term jobs are filled within the first hour. However, businesses can take longer to select their Sidekicks once they have received the required number of job applications. It often depends on the kind of role they have on offer.

Note this timeframe can vary for opportunities, as there are often more steps involved in the opportunity hiring process.

How will I be notified of the outcome?

Regardless of the type of job you have applied for, you will always be notified of the outcome via email. However, how this is displayed on your jobs dashboard will differ depending on the type of job you applied for.

Set-shifts and fixed-term jobs:

If your application for a set-shift or fixed-term job has been unsuccessful, it will disappear from your dashboard's 'Applied' section. However, if your application has been successful, it will move to the 'Active' section.

Opportunities:

The opportunity will disappear from your dashboard, regardless of whether your application succeeded.

If you were notified via email of your application is successful, this means you have been added to an exclusive pool of Sidekicks, and the business will post jobs directly to you when work becomes available, at which stage you can apply for these jobs as normal.

Note: While jobs will almost always eventuate from a successful application on an opportunity, like with all casual positions, work is not guaranteed. Don't be too disappointed if this happens though - new opportunities are constantly being posted on Sidekicker!

Why can I see a job I was unsuccessful for on my dashboard again?

A job that you were previously unsuccessful for may re-appear on the 'Open' jobs section of your Sidekicker account. This happens when jobs are re-opened.

Jobs are re-opened primarily when:

  • A Sidekick who had been hired withdraws from the job

  • The business decides they require more staff.

  • The business reposts the job and changes details about the shift, such as the hours or rate.

In both of the above cases, even if your application was not successful the first time around, you shouldn't feel discouraged from reapplying!

How do I withdraw my application?

You can withdraw your application at any point before being hired. To do this, click on the 'Applied' section of your jobs dashboard, click on the job you want to withdraw your application from, and then click on the "Withdraw" button.

If you have already been hired on a set-shift or fixed-term job, see here for more information on how to withdraw.

Note: If you have been successful in an opportunity but no longer wish to work with the business, you are not required to apply for their jobs once posted on Sidekicker.

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