--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-yokohama-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3ay bundleId : - delta3ay --- # Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia # Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Applicant Center release notes for upgrades from Yokohama to Australia This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with essential information about upgrading the Applicant Center from the Yokohama release family to Australia. It summarizes new features, changes, activation details, and important upgrade tasks to help you prepare effectively for the transition. Show full answer Show less ## New features introduced between Yokohama and Australia The significant new capabilities were introduced in the Zurich release family, enhancing the applicant experience through the Applicant Center. Key new features include: * **Applicant Center home page:** A personalized portal that offers applicants a complete hiring experience. * **View job applications:** Applicants can open and review detailed job application information. * **Scheduling flexibility:** Applicants can share scheduling preferences, self-schedule interviews from recruiter-proposed time slots, and request interview reschedules directly in the portal. * **Task management:** Applicants can view, track, and complete assigned hiring tasks within the Applicant Center. * **Applicant survey:** Provides a mechanism for applicants to give feedback on their hiring experience. * **Accessibility preferences:** Keyboard accessibility can be enabled for easier navigation of the Applicant Center. * **Pre-hire experience configuration:** Enables applicants to begin onboarding tasks before their official start date, ensuring a seamless pre-hire process. ## Activation and additional requirements To activate Applicant Center, you must request it from the ServiceNow Store. The Hiring Core application is also required as it provides essential data models and shared components needed for Hiring Experiences. ## Changes, removals, and deprecations No changes, removals, or deprecations were noted for Applicant Center features between Yokohama, Zurich, and Australia releases. ## Browser, accessibility, and localization No updates or additional requirements were introduced for browser compatibility, accessibility compliance, or localization during these releases. ## Highlights from Zurich release relevant to Applicant Center * **Magic link login:** Applicants can log in without passwords using a secure magic link. * **Enhanced applicant insight:** Applicants gain early access to information about their role, company culture, and hiring team. * **Application tracking:** Ability to track multiple applications and manage communications with recruiters in one place. * **Interview management:** Simplified management of interviews and related activities within the portal. * **Connected pre-hire journey:** Applicants receive timely notifications to stay informed throughout the hiring process. ## Preparing for your upgrade Review pre- and post-upgrade tasks carefully to ensure a smooth transition to Australia. Since no updates were made in Yokohama or Australia releases themselves, the primary improvements come from Zurich, so focus on leveraging those features during your upgrade planning. Consolidated page of all release notes for Applicant Center from Yokohama to Australia. ## How to use this page To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Applicant Center release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Yokohama to Australia. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." ## Important information for upgrading Applicant Center to Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Applicant Center. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | [Applicant Center home page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-portal-home-page&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : The Applicant Center home page is the dedicated and personalized space for applicants that provides them with a complete hiring experience. [View a job application](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=view-a-job-application&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As an applicant, open a job application and view the details. [Share scheduling preferences](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=share-availability-applicant-ac&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : As an applicant, when requested by recruiters, share your scheduling preferences to help them schedule interviews accordingly. [Select an interview slot to self-schedule your interview](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=select-interview-slot-applicant&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Select an interview time slot from a list of proposed slots shared by the recruiter to automatically schedule your interview. [Request to reschedule interview](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=request-to-reschedule-interview-applicant&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Request the recruiter to reschedule a proposed or scheduled interview. [Tasks in Applicant Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-tasks-applicnts&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : View, track, and complete all your assigned hiring tasks from the Applicant Center home page. [Applicant survey](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-feedback&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Provide feedback about your hiring experience in Applicant Center. [Set accessibility preference](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=set-accessibility-preference&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable keyboard accessibility for your profile to navigate through Applicant Center using keyboard tabs. [Configure pre-hire experience on applicant center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=access-journey-accelerator-from-applicant-centre&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) : Start your onboarding journey from Applicant Center even before your first day. Complete all your pre-hire tasks easily and seamlessly. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Applicant Center features. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Applicant Center features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Applicant Center features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Applicant Center. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Activation information : Install Applicant Center by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US). Important: Applicant Center is available in the ServiceNow Store. For details, see the "Activation information" section of these release notes. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Additional requirements If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | Additional requirements : The Hiring Core application provides essential data models and shared components for Hiring Experiences. Hiring Core must be activated. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Browser requirements If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Accessibility information Review details on accessibility information for Applicant Center, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Localization information If there are specific localization considerations for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Highlight information If there are specific highlight considerations for Applicant Center we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-applicantcenter-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | * As an applicant, log in with a magic link without the hassle of a password. * Learn more about the role that you've applied for, the company, and its culture even before the interview stage, helping you better understand the opportunity from the start. * View the hiring team, job description, and track multiple applications in one place. Communicate seamlessly with your recruiter for updates, questions, or support during the hiring process. * Manage your interviews and related activities, such as selecting your preferred time slot or submitting reschedule requests, all within the portal. * Experience a connected pre-hire journey by receiving and reviewing key notifications that keep you informed and aligned at every step of the application process. See [Applicant Center](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=applicant-center-concept&family=zurich&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]